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Concept development for showrooms and interactive exhibitions

When an interactive showroom completely captivates its visitors, it is not down to the technology, the atmosphere or the storytelling alone. It is down to the seamless and skilful integration of all the components. In short: the concept determines success. It orchestrates the ensemble of ideas, technical refinements and stories into an experience that suddenly makes the world around it seem far paler by comparison.

But where do you start? Who exactly do you want to reach, and how do you go about it? Together with you, we’ll develop a roadmap to ensure you don’t lose your way along the journey. Think of us as your sat-nav: we know the route inside out and will efficiently guide you to where you wanted to go from the very start. Your target audiences will thank you for it when they can finally enjoy the view.

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Why you can save money in many areas, but shouldn’t do so when it comes to the concept itself

Of course, concept development comes at a cost. However, it also forms the foundation on which you build your project. And ideally, this foundation shouldn’t be shaken by every new idea or extension. You should therefore start by translating your wishes into requirements, defining specific objectives and ensuring that everyone involved is on board. Then you’ll know exactly what you want to achieve. The next step is to broaden your focus slightly and explore what’s possible: which cross-sector strategies have proven successful? What is technically feasible? When planning and implementing your interactive showroom, these defined guidelines and requirements will help you make well-informed decisions. They minimise the effort required for coordination and, above all, minimise risks. And – as you might expect – they save you a great deal of time and money. Thanks to our many years’ experience with interactive projects, whether in showrooms or interactive exhibitions, we have learnt that a well-thought-out concept always pays off, no matter what. This applies just as much to seemingly straightforward projects, such as a multi-touch table, as it does to large-scale projects involving numerous service providers and trades. When viewed in the context of the overall project, you recoup your initial investment to a much greater extent.

An interactive concept that’s well worth seeing (and sharing)

Once you have jointly developed the concept for your interactive exhibition, you can first of all give yourselves a pat on the back and take a deep breath. You now have a well-founded document in your hands that leaves no fundamental questions unanswered and clearly sets out the objective, taking all stakeholders into account. You have refined your ideas to the point where they are ready for implementation, whilst mitigating any risks. You can now decide who will be responsible for putting this concept into practice, which parts you might put out to tender, and which parts you will handle in-house.

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What does a concept for interactive exhibitions involve?

Do you have ideas, enthusiasm and inspiration? If so, we’ll help you prioritise them, refine them and turn them into a solid concept. With us by your side, you can be sure that, in the end, you’ll have a basis for decision-making that will save you countless rounds of consultation and make your project tangible right from the start – including with regard to final budget approval.

1. Brainstorming / Generating ideas

We bring together all the experts and creative minds: your sales team, who know your customers and their needs; the marketing team, who always keep your brand identity in mind; and your company’s product managers. We also bring our experts in staging and technology to the table to show you just what’s possible.

2. Workshop / Tour of the room

Speaking of sitting down to discuss things: for large-scale projects, it’s worth meeting on site to identify your requirements, define your objectives and inspect the space. This gives our media architects a comprehensive picture of the circumstances.

3. Creative guiding principle

Your company and your products are unique. So too are our bespoke interactive displays. Working with you, we identify that one compelling core concept which serves as the central theme running through the entire exhibition and tells a compelling and impressive story.

4. Interaction concept

Let’s take a closer look at your target audiences: Who are they, where do they come from, and how long do they stay? What prior knowledge and interests do they have? How should we tailor our approach to each individual target audience? How can we create ‘wow’ moments and generate enthusiasm within the exhibition? Together, we’ll define the mechanisms for successful interaction.

5. Technical planning

From here on, you can sit back and relax. We will identify the most effective and, at the same time, most cost-efficient hardware and draw up a detailed plan. This also involves organising who will procure and integrate the hardware, and how all the components will communicate with one another.

6. Content Management

We’ll review what relevant content is already available for the showroom, in what format, and what, if anything, still needs to be created. In any case, you’ll later be provided with a bespoke content management system that will allow you to expand and update the content yourself.

7. Sketches, drafts and designs

Detailed renderings are a wonderful way to discuss what your exhibition will look like and the impression it will make. They also take into account details such as materials, lighting and the positioning of exhibits. This is a great help when it comes to internal communication about the project – right through to finalisation and approval.

8. Time management

Once the scope and the trades involved in your exhibition have been finalised, we’ll draw up a schedule right through to the opening. Who’s responsible, who’s delivering the materials, and where do we start? With us, you can plan with confidence. Thanks to our many years of experience, we know exactly how long each task will take and where to build in some leeway.

9. Cost planning

What are the cost components, and what is the overall scope of the project? Where can costs reasonably be saved, and where would you like to prioritise spending? You will receive the entire project at a fixed price, which is just as unlikely to change as our commitment to quality.


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How To Concept

As we’re not only strong on concept but also experienced in seamless implementation, why not request a free, no-obligation consultation from us? If you’d like to delve deeper into the world of interactive exhibitions … and find out exactly what it takes to create a compelling showroom, then read our comprehensive white paper on the subject: “Planning and Implementing Showrooms for Businesses” – 60 pages of in-depth expert knowledge.

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