Space selection worksheet

Factors to consider when selecting space

What is the typical traffic pattern?
Is there more than one entrance to the exhibit hall?
How much time do visitors normally spend on the floor?
Do we want to be near the front of the hall? In the middle? Or at the back?
Do we want to be on the right side or left side of the hall?
Do we want to be near competition?
Do we want to be near necessities - restaurant, telephones, rest rooms?
Are there adjacent meeting rooms that might attract visitors?
What kind of lighting is available in the hall - where are the windows, if any?
What kind of space do I need? Inline, peninsula, island, cross aisle?
How much space do I need for the exhibit, product, visitors and staff? (1 staffer per 50 square feet of unoccupied space)
Are hanging signs allowed? If so where is the best location?
Are there height restrictions in various areas in the hall? - such as lower ceilings along the periphery of the hall.
What kind of storage is available - on-the-floor, off-the-floor?
What obstructions are there on the floorplan, such as columns, posts, stairs, and low ceilings?

Floorplan Checklist - when looking at a floorplan look for the following: