When this type makes sense
- ✓ Multiple show sizes per year
- ✓ Want some ownership without full custom cost
- ✓ Need quick reconfiguration
- ✓ Travel-friendly is important
When to pick something else
- ✗ Need fully bespoke architectural design
- ✗ Single-size annual show with no variability
Typical cost range
$8K–$80K depending on size and components
Ranges are starting points. Final costs vary based on design complexity, materials, AV and lighting, hanging signs, custom millwork, storage, refurb between shows, and show-specific services like drayage, rigging, and electrical. Premium builds for flagship shows routinely exceed the high end.
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Pros & cons
Pros
- + Reconfigurable across booth sizes
- + Faster setup than custom
- + Component replacement is cheap
Cons
- − Less design distinctiveness than custom
- − Still requires storage / inventory management
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Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between modular and custom?
Modular uses standardized reconfigurable components; custom is built once to a unique design. Modular is faster and more flexible across sizes; custom is more distinctive and brand-defining.