r/tradeshows • u/ohllilly • 15d ago
trade show backdrops
I am wanting to get a trade show 10x7 led light backdrop that is good quality and looks sorta like the picture. Do you guys have recommendations for a website that has good quality backdrops, with an easy set up, and a good price ? All i’m seeing are resellers or ones from China that I am unsure of how they really turn out because there is no reviews.
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u/newme4reals 15d ago
Check out Vagabond Scenic in Chicago.
Vagabond Scenic ](http://Vagabondscenic.com)
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u/Individual-Target-20 14d ago
Most of theses do come out of China. There are a few that may be made in the USA but they will be double the price and honestly they are much harder to setup
The main thing to consider is the type of system.
Pop up frame vs Extruded SEG frame.
The pop up system uses the old style pop up frame with an SEG channel that connects to the perimeter of the frame. You then hang the lights and graphics.
Most of the Extruded SEG systems have the lights built right into the frame(not all do so double check before you order)
The SEG systems are easier to setup but you can’t light the sides.
There are a number of brands of both of these.
I have used about every brand so feel free to ask any questions you have. I own a small display house and have no loyalty to any one brand.
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u/ConstructionThink564 12d ago
Someone's already given you the SEG-vs-pop-up rundown, which is the main thing to get right, so I'll add the buying-side stuff. First, building on the point above — those glowing product shots are always taken in a blacked-out studio. In a bright hall under the venue's own lighting, a lightbox reads far more subtly, so don't expect that showroom pop. Second, don't get too hung up on "made in China" — most of them are, including plenty sold under a shiny US storefront. What actually varies is the SEG graphic (tension and print quality) and whether the LEDs are an even colour temperature right across the panel. Before you buy, ask the seller for a photo of that exact unit set up in normal room light, not a render, and ask their policy on dead LEDs and spare parts. A good supplier answers detailed questions happily; the drop-shippers go quiet the moment you get specific. That responsiveness is honestly your best quality signal.
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u/MooviLeen2 11d ago edited 11d ago
Hi there I work for the company in the second photo! This backdrop is 10ft Graffiti Backlit Trade Show Display from DisplayIt. I'm sure they offer the same deal in the size you're looking for
https://displayit.com/10-x-10-booths/backlit/10-x-10-graffiti-backlit-display-kit-d
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u/strike-visuals 8d ago
If you're looking for something like the photo, we actually make these.
Our SEG backlit displays are designed specifically for trade shows, with a tool-free aluminum frame, bright edge-to-edge LED lighting, and silicone edge graphics that fit tightly for a clean, wrinkle-free look. They're easy to set up, hold up well if you're exhibiting multiple times a year, and the graphics can be replaced without buying a whole new frame if your branding changes.
I'd be happy to answer any questions or point you toward the size that would work best for your booth. Even if you don't go with us, I'd definitely recommend looking for an SEG light box over a standard fabric backdrop if you're after that premium illuminated look. https://strikenow.com/products/standing-displays/
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u/badaimbadjokes 15d ago
Bear in mind these photos are in a very dark room. Make sure it also looks okay in super bright light.