What is a modular artist booth kit?

A modular artist booth kit is a set of interlocking frosted panels and connectors that snap together by hand, with no tools, to build display walls, shelves, and cubes for artist alley tables, convention booths, and markets. You arrange the panels to suit your space, then take it apart and rebuild it differently at your next event. Our kits are designed around a standard 180 cm / 6 ft table and can expand to cover a corner or a full booth.

How are your panels better than wire grid cubes?

Wire grid cubes work, but your art competes with the busy metal mesh and clutter showing through. Our frosted panels give you a clean, light-diffusing backdrop so your prints and merch stand out. They are far lighter than steel grids, pack completely flat for travel, and snap into different layouts in under 30 minutes with no tools.

What size tables do your kits fit?

Square Core Kit and Shapeshift Kit fit half tables and counters (around 90 cm / 3 ft). Shapeshift Duo Kit fits a full 180 cm / 6 ft table with tall framing. Shapeshift Max Kit fits double and corner setups (360 cm / 12 ft), free-standing booths, and full convention exhibitor spaces. Every panel and connector is cross-compatible.

How long does setup take?

Most artists have their kit fully set up in under 30 minutes, with no tools and no zip ties. You simply snap the connectors into the panels and stack.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes. We ship worldwide using FedEx Express, and shipping is free on orders over $300 AUD. For 33 countries including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the EU, we ship Delivered Duty Paid so the price you see covers customs duties and import taxes.

Can I mix two colours in one kit?

Yes. The Shapeshift Duo and Duo Max kits are built to be two-tone. You can also mix in extra colours with the square and mini rectangle panel add-on packs.

How much weight can these setups hold?

Each shelf panel holds up to 5 kg / 11 lb when built correctly, which covers prints, books, apparel, bags, figures and most 3D merch.

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From Solo Vendor To Full Team: Scaling Your Display Together

Priya started selling her handmade jewellery at local markets by herself. One table, one chair, one small display. Three years later, she runs a team of four across multiple simultaneous events. Year One: Solo Setup "It was just me and a folding table. I had a wire grid and some hooks. Setup took forever because I was doing everything alone. But the real problem was I could only do one event at a time." She switched to a Core 24-panel modular display kit halfway through year one. "Setup dropped from 45 minutes to 20. That alone changed my mornings." Year Two: Adding A Second Kit "Sales were good enough that I wanted to do two events on the same weekend. So I bought a second Core kit and trained my friend to run a booth. Two events, two setups, same professional look." Having identical displays at both locations built brand recognition. "Customers at the Saturday market recognised my booth from the Sunday convention. That consistency was huge." Year Three: Full Scale "Now I have four kits. Two Cores for small markets and two Shapeshift (46 panels) for conventions. My team knows how to set up any configuration in 25 minutes. We hit four events in one weekend during peak season." What Made It Work The modular system was CENTRAL to scaling. "If every booth needed a custom setup or a different display, training would have been a nightmare. But the panels and connectors work the same way every time. I can send someone who has never done an event before and they figure it out in one practice run." Browse the full kit range and think about where you want to be in three years.

Building A Booth That Adapts To Every Table Size You'll Ever Get

Convention tables come in every size imaginable. Standard 6ft, narrow 4ft, wide doubles, L-shaped corners, and the occasional round table that nobody asked for. Your display needs to handle all of them. Start with a kit that covers your most common table. For most vendors, that is the standard 180cm (6ft) table. A Core 24-panel modular display kit is built for exactly this. Five panels high gives you 175cm of vertical display, right at eye level. Learn two or three configurations from the same kit. The same 24 panels can be a tall narrow wall, a wide low shelf display, or an L-shaped corner piece. Practice these at home before your first event so you can adapt on the fly. Keep extra connectors in your kit bag. Different configurations sometimes need different connector counts. Having a few extras means you are never locked into one layout because you are short a connector. Scale up with panels, not new kits. When you start getting bigger tables, add panels to your existing kit. Going from 24 to 46 panels doubles your display options without wasting any of your original purchase. The full kit range makes this straightforward. Bring a backup plan for weird tables. Sometimes you arrive and the table is not what was promised. A modular system handles this because you can reconfigure in minutes. Fixed displays? You are stuck with whatever you built at home. The vendors who thrive on the convention circuit are the ones who can walk into any venue, see any table, and have their booth looking professional within 30 minutes. A modular system is how you become that vendor.

Why Modular Systems Beat Fixed Displays As You Grow

Fixed displays look great on day one. The problem is, day one is not where you stay. Your business grows, your events change, your table sizes vary. A fixed display stays exactly the same. The Fixed Display Trap A fixed display, whether it is a custom wooden shelf unit, a purpose-built metal frame, or a rigid grid system, does one thing well: that exact configuration. Need it wider? Cannot do it. Need it shorter for a low-ceiling venue? Cannot do it. Need to split it across two tables? Definitely cannot do it. You end up buying a second display for your second configuration. And a third for the next one. Each one is money spent on something that only works in one scenario. How Modular Changes The Math A modular display kit reconfigures for every situation. Tall and narrow for a small table. Wide and shallow for a double-width booth. L-shaped for a corner spot. Different layout, same panels, same connectors. And with the any-angle panel in the Angled kits, which swings both ways and sets at any angle, the layout can include an awning, a roof or an arch. When you grow and need more display space, you add panels. You do not replace anything. Your original purchase stays in use forever. Real Growth Scenarios Start with Core (24 panels) for weekend markets. Add panels or upgrade to Shapeshift (46) when you start doing conventions. Move to Shapeshift Duo (92 panels) when you are booking premium spots. At every stage, your previous investment is fully utilised. Browse the full kit range for every size from 24 to 92 panels. Frequently Asked Questions Can I really make that many different configurations from one kit? Yes. The panels and connectors work in any arrangement. Vendors regularly post completely different setups from the same kit depending on their table size and event type. What if I need a specific shape that I am not sure is possible? The 35x35cm panels connect at multiple angles through the ABS connectors. L-shapes, U-shapes, stepped displays, and freestanding walls are all standard configurations.

The Case For Buying Bigger Than You Need Right Now

This is going to sound counterintuitive. Buy more display than you currently need. Not wildly more. Not a 92-panel Duo when you are doing your first market. But if you are torn between the Core (24 panels) and the Shapeshift (46 panels), lean towards the Shapeshift. Here is why. You are going to grow. Not might. WILL. If you are reading this, you are already invested in your vendor business enough to research display options. That energy translates into more events, bigger events, and bigger tables. When that growth happens (and it will happen faster than you expect), you want your display ready for it. Not scrambling to order an upgrade. Not showing up to a double-width table with a display that only covers half of it. The cost difference between sizes is small compared to the flexibility you gain. And a larger modular display kit does not mean you have to use every panel at every event. Use 24 panels at the small market. Use all 46 at the convention. Same kit, different configurations. The worst thing that happens when you buy bigger is you have extra flexibility. The worst thing that happens when you buy too small is you need to upgrade within months and wish you had just gone bigger from the start. Browse the full kit range and give yourself room to grow.

Growing From One Small Con To A Full Convention Calendar

Every full-time vendor started with one small event. A weekend market, a local craft fair, a tiny con with 30 vendors and a hundred attendees. The journey from that first table to a full convention calendar is one of the best progressions in creative business. Here is how to make sure your display grows with you instead of holding you back. The First Five Events At this stage, you are learning everything. What sells, how to arrange your table, how to talk to customers, how early to arrive. Your display needs to be simple, portable, and forgiving. A Core 24-panel modular display kit is ideal here. It covers a standard 6ft table, packs into a carry-on bag, and sets up in under 30 minutes with no tools. Events 5 To 15 You are finding your groove. You know which products sell, you have a setup routine, and you are starting to book events further from home. This is when portability becomes CRITICAL. The 56x36x23cm packed size means your display fits in overhead bins for flights and takes up minimal car space alongside your inventory. Events 15 And Beyond You are a regular on the circuit. Customers recognise your booth. You are booking bigger tables and corner spots. This is when you either add panels to your existing kit or step up to a Shapeshift (46 panels) or Shapeshift Duo (92 panels) for more display real estate. The modular system means your Core kit is not wasted. Use it for small markets, keep the bigger kit for major cons. Check the full kit range for every size. Frequently Asked Questions When should I start booking events outside my city? When your local events are consistently profitable and you have a display that travels well. A kit that packs into carry-on dimensions makes interstate and international events much more practical. How do I know if I am ready for bigger events? If you are selling out before the event ends or consistently wishing you had more display space, you are ready. Start by booking one larger event and see how it goes.

Spend Once, Show For Years: The Case For Doing It Right

The convention circuit rewards consistency. Vendors who show up at every event with a polished, recognisable booth build audiences. They build reputations. They build businesses. And a lot of that comes down to one decision made early: buying a display that lasts. The Compound Effect Of Consistency When your booth looks the same at every event, customers start to recognise you. Repeat customers are the backbone of any vendor business. They spend more, they buy faster, and they bring friends. But they have to recognise your booth first, and that requires consistency. A display that changes every few months because it breaks or wears out destroys that recognition. A modular display kit that looks the same year after year builds it. What "Doing It Right" Actually Means It means choosing materials that last. Frosted PP panels that resist warping, ABS connectors that handle hundreds of assemblies, a system that packs flat (56x36x23cm) so it survives transport without damage. It means buying once and showing up confidently every time. The Long View Think three years ahead. How many events will you do? What will your business look like? A quality display purchased now will still be serving you then, looking the same as day one, while cheaper alternatives will have been replaced two or three times. Sizes from Core (24 panels) through Shapeshift Duo (92 panels), 20+ colours, ships from Sydney to 50+ countries. Browse the full kit range and make the decision that pays off for years. Frequently Asked Questions How many years can I realistically expect a modular display to last? With normal convention use (setup and teardown every week or two), vendors report 3 to 5+ years with zero component replacements. The materials are rated for far more than that. Does the display look worn after extensive use? Frosted polypropylene panels resist scratching and do not yellow with UV exposure. A quick wipe down keeps them looking fresh. Connectors maintain their grip strength across hundreds of assembly cycles.

What You're Really Paying For When You Buy A Display

When you look at a display kit price tag, you are not just paying for panels and connectors. You are paying for a stack of things that are invisible on the receipt but show up at every single event. You Are Paying For Time A modular display kit sets up in under 30 minutes with zero tools. Compare that to 45 minutes of wrestling with a wire grid, clip system, or foam board arrangement. Over 20 events, that time difference adds up to hours. Hours you could spend selling, eating breakfast, or just not being stressed before doors open. You Are Paying For Confidence There is a feeling you get when your booth looks right. You stand taller. You talk to customers more naturally. You do not fidget with loose components or worry about shelves collapsing. That confidence changes your sales interactions in ways that are real even if they are hard to measure. You Are Paying For Reliability ABS connectors do not snap. Frosted PP panels do not warp. PLA hooks hold 5kg without bending. You are paying for the certainty that your display will work exactly the same at event 50 as it did at event 1. No surprises, no failures, no emergency hardware store runs. You Are Paying For Growth A modular system means your investment is never wasted. Start with 24 panels, add more as you grow, build entirely different configurations for different event sizes. You are not buying a fixed object. You are buying a system that adapts. That is what the price tag really covers. Browse the full kit range and think about what you are actually getting.

The Break-Even Point On A Modular Display Kit

Every display purchase has a break-even point: the moment the extra sales it generates have covered its cost. For a modular panel display, that point comes faster than most vendors expect. Start with your average sale price. If your average transaction is $30, that is your unit of measurement. Everything below is in "extra sales needed." Estimate the conversion lift. Vendors who upgrade from a basic table setup to a structured vertical display consistently report 15 to 30 percent more sales. Be conservative. Use 15 percent. Calculate extra revenue per event. If you currently make $400 per event, a 15 percent lift is $60 extra per event. That is two extra sales at your $30 average. Divide kit cost by extra revenue per event. A Core 24-panel modular display kit at the current price divided by $60 per event gives you your break-even event count. For most vendors, it is single digits. Factor in what you stop spending. No more replacement foam boards, no more zip ties, no more tape, no more emergency supply runs. These savings accelerate the break-even. Everything after break-even is pure profit. Once you have cleared the break-even point, every event after that gives you the conversion lift for free. The display keeps working. No additional cost. Just better sales at every single event. Run the numbers for your own situation. Most vendors break even within their first season. Browse the full kit range and calculate your own break-even point.

Why Customers Trust A Booth That Looks Invested In

Trust is the invisible currency of convention selling. A customer who trusts you picks things up, asks questions, and reaches for their wallet. A customer who does not trust you keeps walking. Your display is the single biggest trust signal on the convention floor. Think about it from the customer's side. They are at a convention with 200 vendors. They know nothing about you. They cannot check reviews, they cannot read testimonials, they cannot ask a friend. The ONLY information they have is what they can see. And the first thing they see is your booth. A booth with structure, clean panels, and products displayed with care says "this person cares about their work." A booth held together with tape and hope says "this might not be worth the risk." Customers do not articulate this. They do not walk past and think "that display indicates low investment in business infrastructure." They just feel it. They feel comfortable or they do not. They stop or they keep walking. A modular display kit is not just panels and connectors. It is a trust signal. It tells every single person walking past that you showed up prepared, professional, and serious about what you do. 4.9 stars across 1,000+ reviews. 20+ colours. Ships from Sydney to 50+ countries. Check the full kit range and invest in what your customers see first.

How A Better Display Changes Your Price Point Perception

There is a reason luxury stores invest millions in their fixtures. The environment your product sits in directly affects what customers are willing to pay for it. Your convention booth works the same way. The Frame Effect Put the same print on a wobbly wire grid with a binder clip, and customers think "$10." Put it on a clean frosted panel at eye level in a structured display, and customers think "$25 to $30." Nothing about the art changed. The frame changed. This is not speculation. Vendors consistently report higher average sale prices after upgrading their display. The product did not change. The perceived value did. Why Customers Pay More In Better Booths A professional display signals three things: you are serious about your craft, you invest in your business, and you have been around long enough to know what you are doing. All three make customers more comfortable paying premium prices. They feel like they are buying from a REAL business, not getting a deal at a flea market. The Practical Upgrade You do not need a $5,000 custom booth to get this effect. A modular display kit with frosted PP panels, structured shelving, and clean lines does the job. It puts your products in a context that justifies higher prices. And the 20+ colour options mean you can match your brand aesthetic exactly. Check the full kit range for sizes from Core (24 panels) through Shapeshift Duo (92 panels). Frequently Asked Questions Will customers really pay more just because of display? Yes. Retail psychology research consistently shows that product presentation affects willingness to pay. Convention customers are no different. A clean, professional booth commands higher prices. How much of a price increase is realistic after a display upgrade? Most vendors report being able to raise prices 10 to 20 percent without pushback. Some go higher. The key is that customers stop questioning your prices because the environment justifies them.

The Vendor Spreadsheet: Tracking What Your Booth Actually Earns

If you are not tracking your per-event numbers, you are guessing. And guessing leads to bad decisions about which events to book, what to stock, and whether your display is earning its keep. Here is what to track in your vendor spreadsheet. Event name, date, and location. Basic but essential. Over time this becomes your database for which events are worth rebooking and which are not. Table fee. This is your baseline cost. Every dollar you earn has to clear this number before you are in profit for the event. Travel and setup costs. Fuel, parking, food, accommodation for multi-day events. These add up faster than you think and some events stop being profitable once you include them honestly. Total revenue. Everything you sold, including commissions and custom orders taken at the event. Use your card reader reports plus cash totals. Foot traffic estimate. You cannot count every person, but note whether it was slow, moderate, or busy. Over time, patterns emerge about which events bring the right crowd. Conversion observations. How many people stopped versus walked past? Did people engage with your display or just glance? This is where you see whether your modular display kit is doing its job. Display notes. What setup did you use? Did anything break? Did you wish you had more space? These notes drive your future display decisions. Net profit per event. Revenue minus all costs. This is the number that tells you whether an event belongs on next year's calendar. After six months of tracking, you will know exactly which events earn their keep, whether your display is pulling its weight, and where to invest next. Check the full kit range when the data tells you it is time to upgrade.

Mapping Your Show Calendar Around How Long A Display Actually Lasts

Your display is not immortal. It has a lifespan measured in shows, not years. Knowing how long it lasts changes how you plan your calendar, your budget, and your upgrade timeline. The Lifespan Reality Check Cardboard displays last five to ten shows before they look terrible. Wire racks last twenty to thirty before joints loosen and shelves sag. Fabric backdrops fade visibly after fifteen to twenty outdoor shows. Engineered plastic systems like our modular display kit with ABS connectors and PP panels last years of regular touring with individual part replacement as needed. Matching Your Calendar To Your Gear If you do forty shows a year and your display lasts twenty shows, you need to budget for replacement or major refurbishment mid-season. That means either buying two displays or investing in one that lasts the full year. The math usually favours buying ONE quality system over replacing cheap ones twice. The Cost-Per-Show Calculation A $50 display that lasts ten shows costs $5 per show. A $300 display that lasts one hundred shows costs $3 per show. The cheaper display is ACTUALLY more expensive. Run this calculation before buying anything. Factor in your show calendar for the next twelve months. Planning Your Upgrade Cycle Replace during the off-season, never mid-tour. Order replacement parts before you need them. Have a spare set of connectors and one backup panel in your touring kit. The worst time to discover you need a new display is the morning of your biggest show. Frequently Asked Questions How do I know when my display needs replacing?When setup takes longer because parts do not fit right. When you are embarrassed to photograph your booth. When customers comment on it. Trust your gut and your photos. Can I mix old and new display parts?With modular systems, yes. Replace the worn pieces and keep the good ones. That is the entire advantage of a modular approach. Check our full kit range for compatible components. What should I do with my old display?If it is still functional, sell it to a first-time vendor at a discount. If it is worn out, recycle the materials. Do not keep it "just in case." It takes up space and tempts you to use inferior equipment.

Building A Display That Works At Every Type Of Show You Do

Markets, conventions, festivals, pop-ups. You do them all. And you are tired of rebuilding your display for each one. Here is how to build a single system that works everywhere. Q: Is one display really enough for every show type? One SYSTEM is enough. Not one fixed arrangement. A modular system lets you configure for any space. Full height for conventions, half height for markets, L-shape for corners, linear for tight rows. Same components, different layouts. The Angled kits add any-angle panels, so awnings, roofs and arches join that list. Q: What makes a display truly versatile? Three things. First, it scales up and down without needing extra parts or leaving parts behind. Second, it sets up fast enough for tight load-ins and complex enough for multi-day shows. Third, it survives outdoor weather AND indoor conventions. Our modular display kit checks all three. Q: How do I adapt the same display for different audiences? Structure stays the same. Content changes. Anime con? Fan art front and centre, bright colours. Craft market? Original work, neutral tones, process photos. Holiday fair? Gift bundles at eye level, price signs EVERYWHERE. Your display is the stage. The show changes. Q: What is the minimum kit size that works everywhere? The Shapeshift at 46 panels gives you enough to build a full-height display for conventions and a compact setup for small markets. If you only do small shows, the Core at 24 panels covers you. If you do large conventions and pop-ups, go Shapeshift Duo at 92. Q: How long should a versatile display last? With proper care, multiple years of regular touring. The ABS connectors and PP panels in our kits are designed for repeated assembly and disassembly. Replace individual pieces as needed rather than the whole system. Browse our full kit range to find your STARTING point.

Peak Season Vendor Survival: Managing Five Shows In A Month

October through December. Five shows in thirty days. Maybe six if you are brave. This is peak season and it will either make your year or break your spirit. Here is how to survive it without losing your mind or your margin. Calendar Triage Not all five shows are equal. Rank them by expected revenue. Give your BEST energy and stock to the top two. The others get reliable effort but not hero-level preparation. Trying to peak at every single show is the fastest path to burnout. Assembly Line Your Prep Do not prep show by show. Prep by task. Print ALL signage for the month in one session. Package ALL gift bundles in one evening. Clean and inspect your modular display kit once at the start of the month, not before every show. Batch work saves hours. The Recovery Day Rule After every show, take one full day off. Not "off but packing for the next one." Actually off. If your show schedule does not allow recovery days, you have too many shows. Cut the lowest-revenue one and protect your energy for the ones that matter. Stock Management Track inventory after every show. Know exactly what you have before the next one. Running out of your best seller mid-month is avoidable if you are paying attention. Restock or reorder the moment you hit your minimum threshold, not after you sell the last one. Frequently Asked Questions How do I decide which shows to cut if I am overbooked?Revenue per hour. Calculate your total sales divided by hours at each show. Cut the lowest performer. Table fees, travel time, and setup effort all factor in. Can I use the same display setup for all five shows?Yes, and you should. Our full kit range is designed for rapid deploy and pack. Same structure every time. Change only the product mix based on the audience. What if I get sick mid-season?Have a backup plan. A friend who knows your setup, a simplified display version you can run at 60% effort, or the willingness to cancel one show. Health trumps revenue every time.

The Difference Between A Local Market And A Regional Convention

They are both shows where you sell things from a table. That is where the similarities END. A local market has regulars who come every week. A regional convention has attendees who come once a year. Your strategy for each should be completely different, but most vendors treat them the same and wonder why results are inconsistent. At a local market, your display is a storefront. People walk past it weekly. They build familiarity over time. They buy when they are ready, not when you push. Your display should feel warm, consistent, and inviting. The same core look every week with small product rotations. Recognition drives sales. At a regional convention, your display is a billboard. People see it once. You have three seconds to stop them and thirty seconds to hook them. Everything needs to be LOUDER. Taller display, bigger signage, clearer pricing, bolder hero product placement. There is no "they will come back next week." It is now or never. The best vendors run both. Markets for steady income and relationship building. Conventions for volume sales and new audience reach. Same modular display kit, different configuration. Scale down and soften for markets. Scale up and sharpen for cons. Knowing which mode you are in before you set up is the difference between a good show and a great one. Stop running the same playbook at every show. Adapt. Check our full kit range for displays that flex between both.

Pop-Up Holiday Shops: Temporary Space, Permanent Impression

A pop-up shop is not a market table. You have walls, a floor, maybe a window. For three days to two weeks, this space is YOUR store. And the display rules are completely different from a convention table. 1. You Control The Whole Space No neighbours, no shared tables, no competing displays. The entire customer experience is yours. That means your display needs to fill the room, not just the table. Use your modular display kit as room dividers, feature walls, and standalone displays throughout the space. 2. Foot Traffic Comes From The Street Your window display is your billboard. It needs to stop pedestrians and pull them inside. Height, colour, and a visible sign with your name and what you sell. If passersby cannot tell what your pop-up IS from outside, they will not come in. 3. Dwell Time Is Longer At a market, people spend thirty seconds at your table. In a pop-up, they might spend ten minutes. Design your space for browsing. Create sections. Guide the customer through a journey from the entrance to the checkout. Music, lighting, and scent all MATTER in a pop-up. 4. Checkout Needs A Dedicated Zone At a market table, you handle money right where you display. In a pop-up, create a separate checkout area near the exit. It keeps browsing customers comfortable and creates a natural flow: browse, decide, buy, leave. 5. The Space Needs To Look Full But Not Cramped An empty-looking pop-up screams "they just opened" or "nothing left." But cramming every corner makes it feel like a storage unit. Use display structures to create vertical interest and define areas without filling every square metre of floor space. Pop-ups are your chance to be a real store, even if only for a weekend. Make the impression permanent. Browse our full kit range for modular pieces that work in any space.

Closing Out A Con Year Without Losing Momentum For Next Season

Last show of the year. You are tired, your display has seen better days, and all you want to do is shove everything in a closet and not think about it until February. We get it. But how you close out a season determines how you START the next one. The Debrief That Matters Within a week of your last show, sit down with your numbers. Total revenue by show. Best sellers. Worst sellers. Table fees versus profit. Write down your top three lessons from the season while they are fresh. This data is GOLD for planning next year. Display Maintenance Before Storage Clean every component of your modular display kit. Check for damage. Replace anything worn. Do this NOW, not in February when you have forgotten what needs fixing. Store disassembled and flat in a dry space. Label your bins so future-you does not have to figure out which box has what. Applications For Next Season Major conventions open applications months in advance. Some close before your current season even ends. Check dates for every show you want to do next year. Set calendar reminders. Missing an application deadline is one of the most common and most preventable mistakes in vending. Product Planning What will you sell next year? Your off-season is creation time. Use your sales data to guide what you produce. More of what sold. Less of what sat. New pieces that fill the gaps you noticed. Start production early so you are not rushing in January. Frequently Asked Questions How do I stay motivated during the off-season?Set one small goal per month. A new product, a display upgrade, a show application. Small wins keep momentum alive without burning you out. Should I sell online during the off-season?Absolutely. Your online shop is your off-season revenue. Link your show customers to it all season long with QR codes and follow-up emails. When should I start prepping for next season?Eight weeks before your first show. That gives you time for display repairs, product production, and a full rehearsal setup. Check our full kit range for any upgrades you need.

Small Town Markets: Why A Big Booth Can Feel Like Too Much

She rolled up to the small town Saturday market with her full convention setup. Ninety-two panels, 175cm tall, the works. It was magnificent. It was also completely wrong for the venue. The market had twelve vendors under a park shelter. The tables were 120cm. The other vendors had simple tablecloth-and-product setups. Her towering display blocked the sunlight, overshadowed both neighbours, and made the market organiser visibly uncomfortable. Reading The Room Not every show needs your A-game display. Small community markets have a different energy. They are intimate, casual, and local. A massive professional setup can feel aggressive in that context. Like showing up to a neighbourhood barbecue in a suit. The fix is scaling down, not dumbing down. A compact version of your modular display kit using fewer panels, built to 120cm instead of 175cm, keeps the professional look while fitting the vibe. Clean, intentional, and appropriately sized. The Upside Of Small Small town markets have something big shows do not: time. Customers linger. They talk. They come back next week. The vendor who matches the market energy builds relationships that last longer than any single convention sale. Your display should invite conversation, not intimidate. Knowing When To Scale Check the venue, check the table size, check the number of vendors. If the market has under twenty vendors, scale your display down. If it is a large regional show, go full height. Modular means you choose. That is the whole POINT. Browse our full kit range for kits that scale both ways.

The Multi-City Tour: One Display Across Different Con Cultures

Melbourne cons are different from Sydney cons. Brisbane markets have a different vibe from Perth craft fairs. Take it international and the differences get even wider. Your display needs to work across all of them without a complete rebuild every city. The structure stays the same. Our modular display kit goes up the same way in every city. Same panels, same connectors, same height, same build time. That consistency is your anchor when everything else changes. What changes is the skin. The product mix, the signage emphasis, the price point you lead with. A cosplay-heavy convention wants your fan art front and centre. A design market wants your original work. A holiday fair wants your gift bundles. Same structure, different CURATION. The mistake touring vendors make is rebuilding their display for every city. New tablecloth here, different layout there, experimental arrangement somewhere else. By show five you have no idea what your baseline even looks like. You cannot measure what changed because everything changed. Lock in your display structure. Lock in your colour palette. Lock in your build sequence. Then rotate only the products and the signage. One variable at a time. That way you actually learn what works where instead of guessing. The vendors who sustain multi-city touring for years are the ones who made their logistics boring. Same setup, same pack order, same case. The only thing that is exciting is the art and the customers. Everything else is a solved problem. Check our full kit range for displays built to tour.

Rainy Day Market Setups: Protecting Your Display Outdoors

The forecast says 60% chance of rain. The market is not cancelled. You are going. Here is how to protect your display, your products, and your sanity when the sky opens up. 1. Canopy Is Non-Negotiable No canopy, no outdoor vending in uncertain weather. A 3x3m pop-up with sidewalls keeps rain off your table and your display. Weight the legs with sandbags. Wind plus rain plus an unanchored canopy equals a projectile. 2. Elevate Everything Off The Ground Water pools on grass and pavement. Anything touching the ground will get wet. Raise your storage bins onto a tarp or platform. Keep your display feet off bare ground if possible. 3. Waterproof Your Products Prints go in clear sleeves. Paper products in zip bags. Anything that water would ruin gets a barrier. Our modular display kit panels are frosted PP, which means water beads off and a quick wipe dries them. Metal and cardboard displays are not so LUCKY. 4. Signage Must Survive Water Inkjet-printed signs dissolve in rain. Use laminated signs or print on waterproof stock. Better yet, use a permanent marker on card stock as your backup set. Nothing kills a professional look like a sign with ink running down it. 5. Have A Quick-Pack Plan If the rain gets serious, you need to pack your most valuable items in under three minutes. Know which items go into waterproof bags first. Practice your emergency pack once so it is muscle memory, not panic. 6. Dress For It Waterproof shoes. A rain jacket you can wear while still looking approachable. Nothing kills your energy faster than being cold and wet for six hours. If YOU are miserable, your booth radiates it. Rain days have less competition because other vendors cancel. If you stay, you get a bigger share of the die-hard shoppers. Worth it with the right gear. Check our full kit range for weather-proof displays.

What matters more for your booth?

The shape: roofs, awnings and angles

Any-angle panels for roofs, awnings and shaped fronts

The colour: the widest colour range

The most colours to pick from and to mix

What are your planned setups going to be?

Half table (90cm / 3ft)

Sharing a table or just starting out

Full table (180cm / 6ft)

The standard table at most cons, markets & fairs

Double, corner or booth (360cm / 12ft)

Two tables, an L-shape, or a full corner stand

Free-standing booth (no table)

A floor-standing wall, no table needed

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How long do you plan to use it?

Just one season, trying it out

Light use, a handful of events

A few years

Most artists land here

Heavy, long-term use

Built to last, with room to grow on extra parts and spares for years

What do you display?

Small prints, cards, pins & stickers

Flat, lightweight, easy to pin

Large prints & posters

A2 and up, needs room to breathe

Large items: Apparel, bags, figures, 3D merch, home goods

Heavier, bulkier pieces that need sturdy shelf framing

Jewellery, charms & keychains

Small and light, lots of little hooks

How tall do you want it?

Keep it low so my table and wall stay visible

A clean, low backdrop that frames your work

Build tall framing for maximum impact

A towering wall that pulls eyes from across the hall

What shape do you want your booth to be?

Classic cube shelves

Straight walls and stepped shelves

Angled roofs, cut corners or a curved front

Any-angle panels set at any angle for roofs, corners and U fronts

Which colours catch your eye?

Amber Yellow

Apricot

Avocado Green

Blue Sky

Forest Green

Grape Purple

Jade Green

Lavender Purple

Lilac Purple

Mint Green

Royal Blue

Scarlet Red

Snow White

Terracotta

Watermelon Pink

Yuzu Yellow

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build a booth that builds a crowd

Little parts. Big payoff.

Why makers love our booths.

Every detail pulls its weight.

Stand out, sell out.

Be the eye-catching brand whose cohesive look draws a crowd and gets remembered.

Grow with you.

Enough parts to range products from small table to large booth.

Shape your brand.

Triangles, rectangles, hinge panels and connectors, in colours you mix yourself, for infinite display setups.

Be memorable.

Seasonal colours keep your brand unique. Frosted finish gives your art a soft spotlight.

Range & sell more.

Self-serve more customers with parts that make the most of smaller spaces.

Strong where it counts.

An iron core holds heavy stock whilst water-resistant surfaces shrug off spills and weather.

Packs light, carries safe.

Panels weigh 150g each. The double-wall carry box protects up to 30 decorated panels every trip.

Spares for years.

Every kit packs extra parts, so when you scale up or lose a piece you can keep running your vision.

Pick a Display kit to Shapeshift your brand.

Choose a setup size and colours & explore examples of how you could use our kits.

Single Low to tall for 1 table setups

Duo Low / tall / deep for 1-2 table setupsLow / tall / deep for 1-2 table setups

V2 AngledPre-order Panels form tiered cascading awning designs.Panels form tiered cascading awning designs.

OriginalLow stockLow Multi-shape panels form cube-shaped cascading designs.Multi-shape panels form cube-shaped cascading designs.

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Swap half your square panels to a 2nd colour

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4. Bundle & save add-ons

Display more with add-on packs.

Shapeshift Kit 46 Multi-Shape Panel and Accessory Kit Add-on

$575.10

Grape Purple Frosted

Square Panel [24 Pack] (35cm / 13.8in) Add-on

$405.00

Scarlet Red Frosted

Self Serve Hook with wire grid T clip 8cm [10 pack] Add-on

$36.00

Self serve display Grid & Intersection Hook expansion pack [12/24 Mixed pack] Add-on

$90.00

Multi Connector Expansion Pack - White - Bundle & Save [16/32 mixed pack] Add-on

$108.00

Square Wire Grid Expansion Pack - 35cm x 35cm/13.7"x13.7" Add-on

$54.00

Mini Rectangle Panels [5-Pack] (17cm x 35cm/6.69in x 13.78in) Add-on

$90.00

Amber Yellow Frosted

Foot Connector Expansion Pack [4 Pcs] Add-on

$53.10

Mixed Single & Double Wire Shelf Clip [9 pack] Add-on

$40.50

Booth Wheel & Wheel Connector - white - [4 pack] Add-on

$54.00

Corner Connector Expansion Pack [8 pack] Add-on

$54.00

Edge Connector [8 pack] Add-on

$54.00

Single Shelf Wire Clip White [5 pack] Add-on

$31.50

Double shelf wire clip white [4 pack] Add-on

$27.00

Self serve display Grid & Fold Hook expansion pack [12/24 Mixed pack] Add-on

$99.00

Foldable Self Serve Hook (with wire clip) - [20 pack] Add-on

$72.00

White

Foldable Self Serve Hooks (with adhesive sheet) [20 pack] Add-on

$45.00

White

Metal mallet (with dual rubber/soft tap sides) [1 pc] Add-on

$36.00

Panel Clamp Black 3cm Mouth [4 pcs] Add-on

$36.00

Foldable Croc Hooks (adhesive) - 10-pack

$50.00

Black

Foldable Croc Hook (clip) - 10-pack

$80.00

Black

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