How to Integrate Hanging Banners into Your Trade Show Booth Design

 

Updated: November 09, 2025

Hanging banners elevate your identity above the aisle line so prospects can find you sooner. They
occupy overhead space instead of your floor plan, which helps maintain open layouts for demos and
meetings. Below is a practical guide to choosing, installing, and maintaining the right system.

Hang as high as regulations allow while maintaining clearance from lighting and sprinklers. Angle or rotate shapes toward the main traffic sources for maximum exposure.

Coordinate with AV and lighting to protect color integrity and avoid hotspots. Internal illumination maintains presence even in uneven ambient light.

Evaluate results using approach paths, meeting counts, and scan volume. Iterate creative and placement for the next show based on data.

Heights, Angles, and Aisle Strategy

Keep fire-retardant certificates ready for inspections and rigging sign-off.

Integrating with AV and Lighting

Use large type, short messages, and strong contrast for distance readability.

KPIs, Testing, and Iteration

Maintain a rigging checklist with spare carabiners, cables, and zip ties.

Next step: Explore our full range of Hanging Banners.