Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our modular display kits.
🧱 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 do the job, but your art ends up competing with the busy metal mesh and whatever clutter shows through behind it. Our frosted panels give you a clean, light-diffusing backdrop, so your prints and merch are what people notice in a crowded hall, not the background. They are far lighter than steel grids, pack completely flat for travel, and snap into different layouts in under 30 minutes with no tools, so one kit reshapes to fit any table, corner or booth. And when you want a self-serve pin or charm wall, our wire grid and hook add-ons clip straight in, so you still get that browse-it-yourself setup without the heavy, messy look.
1️⃣ Do you sell the parts individually?
Kits are the heart of the range, and each one is designed to work as a whole, with matched panel and connector counts plus a few spares. If you want to top up a kit, add extra colours, or replace a piece, our accessory add-on packs have you covered: colour and wire panel packs, connectors, clips and hangers, sold in small packs on the accessories page. Bundle 3 or more items (accessories and/or kits) and an extra 5% off applies automatically.
📏 What size tables or booths do your kits fit?
The whole system is built around standard convention tables, and each kit is sized for a different footprint:
- Square Core Kit and Shapeshift Base Kit: half tables, counters and low stands (around 90 cm / 3 ft). Great when you want low walls and your tabletop kept visible.
- Shapeshift Kit: a full 180 cm / 6 ft table with tall framing. The best all-rounder for most artists.
- Shapeshift Max Kit: double and corner setups (360 cm / 12 ft), free-standing booths, and full convention exhibitor spaces.
Every panel and connector is cross-compatible, so you can start small and expand the same kit as your booth grows.
🎨 Will you add more colours to certain kits?
Each kit's colours are limited edition and exclusive to that kit, so the colours listed for a kit are the colours it comes in. If a colour shows as sold out, it is coming back, so it is worth checking again soon. If a colour is not offered in a kit today, it will not be added to that kit later, so the palette you choose stays unique to your setup. That said, you can still mix other shades into any setup with our accessory panel packs, which come in their own rotating range of colours.
🎨 Can I mix two colours in one kit?
📐 What panel sizes are available?
We offer four main panel shapes: Squares (35 x 35 cm / 13.78 x 13.78 in), Hinged Squares or Doors (35 x 35 cm / 13.78 x 13.78 in), Half Squares (35 x 17.5 cm / 13.78 x 6.89 in), and Triangles (35 x 35 cm / 13.78 x 13.78 in sides). The square panels are the standard building block, while the half, hinged, and triangle panels add creative versatility.
🧬 What are the panels and accessories made from?
Our modular cube panels are made from high quality frosted polypropylene (PP) plastic. They are lightweight yet durable, translucent so they let light through, and available in 19 or more colours. The connectors are made from sturdy ABS plastic, and our foldable hooks are made from PLA filament.
✨ Are these panels original designs and colours, or bought wholesale?
They are entirely our own. We are the original creators of this system, and everything from our panel shapes to our exclusive colours is designed by us and sold only by us. We do not dropship and we do not resell generic factory stock, so when you buy a kit you are getting a display setup you cannot find anywhere else.
⚖️ 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. For heavier ranges, the wider and stacked layouts add stability, and you can build sturdy shelf framing rather than relying on hanging alone. The connectors lock everything into a rigid structure.
🧩 Are the panels compatible across different kits?
Yes. Every panel and connector is cross compatible, so you can mix and match kits or combine two kits for a larger setup. Accessory add-on packs are cross compatible too, so you can mix extra panel colours into any kit. The system is designed to grow with you, from half a table to a full or double table space, all with one kit.
📦 What's included in each kit?
Each kit includes frosted panels, connectors, and a setup guide. Larger kits add bonus accessories such as foldable clip hooks and special connectors.
⚡ 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. The more you do it, the faster it gets. There is also an optional mallet if you want to lock pieces firmly in place while keeping it easy on your hands.
🖼️ How do I hang prints, posters, and other art on the panels?
The panels are built for display. Our foldable clip hooks snap onto the panels wherever you need them, so you can hang prints, posters, banners, and bags, and rearrange them as your layout changes. Because the panels also stack into cubes, you can create raised shelves for books, merchandise, and other items.
🛡️ Are the panels sturdy enough to hold my display?
Yes. When built correctly, each shelf panel holds up to 5 kg / 11 lb, which is plenty for prints, books and merch. The connectors lock the panels into a rigid structure, and you can use the optional mallet to seat each joint firmly. For breezier outdoor markets, a slightly wider or stacked footprint adds stability, so keep taller walls anchored against your table and lower the height in strong wind. For most indoor halls it is rock solid.
✈️ Can I travel with this?
Yes. The panels stack completely flat, and larger kits fit in checked luggage. If you need to, you can even take part of your panels as carry on, since the 35 x 35 cm panels and accessories fit within the usual 56 x 36 x 23 cm carry on allowance.
♻️ Are the kits reusable and worth the investment?
That is the whole idea. One kit reconfigures into different layouts for different events, sets up in minutes, and is built to last for years, so the cost is spread across many conventions rather than a single weekend. You can also expand the same kit over time instead of buying a new display.
🌐 Do you ship internationally?
Yes. We ship our modular booth kits worldwide using a range of shipping carriers, and shipping is free on orders over $300 AUD or the local equivalent.
For 33 countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Switzerland and every country in the EU, we ship Delivered Duty Paid, so the price you see also covers customs duties and import taxes. See our Shipping Policy for the full country list.
💰 Do you offer any shipping discounts?
Yes. Orders over $300 AUD, or the local equivalent, ship free to any country we deliver to.
Most of our kits clear that on their own, so a kit order usually arrives with shipping already included in the price.
🚚 Which shipping carriers do you use?
We partner with reliable carriers so your order arrives safely. Within Australia we use Australia Post and FedEx. For international orders we use FedEx Express.
🕰️ What are the usual processing times for orders?
All orders ship from Sydney, Australia, and are usually processed within 1 to 3 business days. During peak periods such as convention season, or for larger or more complex kits, processing can take longer. Processing times are estimates only, and delays can occur due to order volume, production schedules, or circumstances outside our control. Orders are not processed or dispatched on weekends or Australian public holidays.
If you have an urgent convention, market, or artist alley event coming up, please contact us before ordering so we can advise whether delivery is likely in time.
🚀 How long does shipping usually take?
We know convention deadlines are tight. Typical shipping times are: Australia metro 2 to 5 business days, Australia regional 5 to 10 business days, Australia rural 7 to 12 business days, United States 3 to 5 business days, and the rest of the world 7 to 21 business days.
Shipping timeframes are estimates only. We use reliable carriers, but delays outside our control can happen. You can find more details in our Shipping Policy.
🏦 Will I have to pay customs duties or import taxes?
In 33 countries, no. The price on the product page is the price you pay, and nothing is owed to the courier when your kit turns up.
We ship those orders Delivered Duty Paid, so shipping, customs duties and import taxes are all built into the price before you reach checkout. That covers Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Australian orders have never had duties, and all our prices include GST.
A handful of territories sit outside their own country's customs area and are not covered, including the Canary Islands, Ceuta, Melilla, the Azores, Madeira, Livigno, Campione d'Italia and Mount Athos. Orders anywhere else in the world may be charged local VAT, GST or import duties on delivery, and those are paid by the person receiving the parcel. Our Shipping Policy has the full list.
📦 Do I have to pay any shipping fees?
Shipping is free on orders over $300 AUD, or the equivalent in your local currency. That threshold applies to every country we ship to.
Our kits sit above it, so the price on a kit page is what you pay and shipping is already covered. Smaller accessories bought on their own, like hook packs, clips, or a single panel pack, fall under $300 and have shipping calculated at checkout. Adding them to a kit order, or reaching $300 in accessories, brings it back to free.
If you are in one of our 33 Delivered Duty Paid countries, that price also covers customs duties and import taxes, so nothing is owed when the parcel arrives.
We choose well insured, reliable carriers on purpose. Your event dates matter, so we use channels that reduce the risk of delays, loss, or panels being warped or damaged by budget couriers.
🔍 Can I track my order?
Yes. All orders are sent with track and trace services, and you will receive a tracking link by email as soon as your order is on its way.
↩️ What's your return policy?
If your kit arrives damaged or you are not happy, reach out to our team and we will sort it out, because we stand behind every product we make.
We do not accept returns for change of mind, but faulty or damaged items are covered. Please report any transit damage or fault within 7 days of delivery and include photos of the packaging and items. You can find the full details in our Return and Refund Policy.
How does Pay in 4 with Afterpay and PayPal work?
Split your order into 4 equal payments over 6 weeks, with no interest and no extra fees. You pay the first 25% at checkout, then the remaining 3 payments are charged automatically every 2 weeks. Your order ships straight away.
We offer Pay in 4 through both Afterpay and PayPal at checkout. If you have a PayPal account, Pay in 4 is built right in. For Afterpay, you will create a quick account on your first purchase. Both do a soft credit check with no impact on your score.
If you miss a payment, late fees may apply. For payment questions, contact Afterpay or PayPal directly. Returns follow our standard policy, and any remaining payments will be adjusted automatically.
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Contact infomation
- 602-612 Botany Road, Alexandria NSW 2015, Australia
- contact@artistbooths.com
Operating hours
Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 6:00pm (AEDT)


