A Brief Look WITH

We collaborated with Cooper Valves and Nimlok to design an eye-catching trade show booth that effectively showcased Cooper Valves’ products. Through advanced 3D modeling, photorealistic renderings, and photography, we streamlined the approval process, ensuring a seamless final build.

Project Year

| 2015

The fully assembled Cooper Valves trade show booth, staged in the warehouse before being transported to the event. This setup allowed for final quality checks before live use.

client

Cooper Valves

A leading manufacturer of high-performance, corrosion-resistant industrial valves for critical applications.

Project Year

2015

Booth

Booth

Summary

To elevate Cooper Valves’ presence at industry trade shows, we collaborated with Nimlok to create a visually compelling booth that balanced brand messaging with functional design. By leveraging 3D modeling, rendering, and photography, we streamlined the design approval process, significantly reducing production time and costs. The ability to visualize the booth before print ensured a flawless final result, strengthening Cooper Valves' industry presence.

Project Goals & Purpose

A well-executed trade show booth is more than just a physical space, it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impression, drive engagement, and position a brand as an industry leader. Cooper Valves needed a solution that would showcase their high-performance industrial valves while maintaining a visually appealing and functional design. They also required a streamlined design process that would minimize production risks and last-minute adjustments.

To achieve this, we leveraged advanced 3D visualization techniques to provide a detailed preview of the booth before it was manufactured. By integrating photorealistic rendering, custom photography, and precision modeling, we allowed Cooper Valves to refine their vision without incurring unnecessary production costs. The final design ensured consistency between brand messaging and visual presentation, creating a polished and engaging trade show experience.

  • Seamless Pre-Visualization
    We used Blender, Keyshot, and SolidWorks to develop a photorealistic 3D model, allowing Cooper Valves and Nimlok to approve designs digitally before printing.
  • Authentic Branding
    By photographing Cooper Valves’ warehouse, we created a custom backdrop that reinforced their industry credibility and ensured consistency across all booth materials.
  • Efficient Design Process
    Digital renderings enabled real-time feedback, leading to design refinements before committing to full-scale production, saving time and money.
A 3D model created in Blender and rendered in Keyshot, allowing Cooper Valves and Nimlok to visualize the final booth before production.

Challenges

Trade show booths require high-impact visuals, but producing a full-scale design without pre-visualization risks costly last-minute changes. Additionally, ensuring accurate product representation in a confined space posed a challenge.

Solutions

We addressed these challenges by implementing a fully digital pre-visualization process, significantly reducing production risks and expenses. By utilizing Blender, Keyshot, and SolidWorks, we created an interactive 3D model that allowed Cooper Valves and Nimlok to fine-tune the booth layout before manufacturing. This approach eliminated guesswork and provided clear insights into spatial constraints, branding alignment, and structural integrity.

Additionally, we integrated custom warehouse photography to craft a compelling backdrop that reflected Cooper Valves’ real-world operations. The final booth combined functional design with immersive branding, ensuring a polished, professional presence at the trade show. By resolving design concerns before production, we minimized costly last-minute modifications and streamlined the entire approval process.

Want a trade show booth that turns heads? Let’s bring your brand to life!

Want a trade show booth that turns heads? Let’s bring your brand to life!

... and most importantly

Client Reception

Cooper Valves praised the seamless design process and cost savings achieved through 3D visualization. The final booth exceeded expectations, enhancing their brand presence at the event and attracting significant attendee engagement.

  • Every project feels like a collaboration, and their ability to provide thoughtful, tailored design makes them an invaluable design partner for any business looking to elevate its visual presence.

    Bryan Riter
    Customer Account Manager
    Alithya

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