1. Optimise Contrast and Brightness:
LED fabric lightboxes are known for their vibrant and even illumination. To take full advantage of this feature, ensure that your artwork has high contrast and optimal brightness levels. A strong contrast between light and dark areas will make your graphics pop and be easily visible, even in brightly lit environments. Avoid using colours that are too similar in tone, as they may blend together under the light's brightness.
Bonus tip - as we print and manufacture backlit fabric displays in-house we get to see a lot of different artwork styles. From experience, purples and blue illuminate well on a lightbox and tend to stay true to colour. White really 'pops' when illuminated, especially if used with block colours.
2. Use High-Resolution Images:
To maintain the visual integrity and clarity of your artwork on a large fabric lightbox, use high-resolution images and graphics. Low-resolution images may appear pixelated and detract from the professional look of your display. Ideally, work with vector graphics or high-resolution images that can be scaled up without losing quality. High-quality visuals will ensure that your artwork looks sharp and professional when enlarged to fit the lightbox. There are no places to 'hide' on an illuminated light box display, so any images that are not good quality will be highlighted.
3. Consider Transparency and Layering:
LED fabric lightboxes allow for creative design possibilities, including transparency and layering effects. Consider using translucent elements or overlaying graphics to create depth and visual interest. When illuminated, these layered elements can add a captivating dynamic to your artwork. Experiment with different opacities and blending modes to achieve the desired effect while ensuring that your main message remains clear and prominent.
4. Mind the Safe Zone:
Since fabric lightboxes are tensioned, it's crucial to design your artwork with a safe zone in mind. The safe zone refers to the area within the frame where important elements, such as text or logos, should be placed to avoid being obscured by the frame or stitching. Keep essential content within the safe zone to ensure that it remains visible and doesn't get lost when the lightbox is assembled.
Additionally, if your lightbox exhibition stand includes multiple displays that are linked together, you need to consider your design layout carefully. Whilst the frame thickness is minimal, a one-piece design that stretches across multiple units may not align perfectly. You can have a design that spans multiple graphics but we would advise against splitting words or logos across two graphics. In some cases large-format, high-quality images can work well.
5. Brand Consistency:
Maintaining brand consistency is essential for any marketing material, and it holds true for LED fabric lightboxes as well. Use your brand's colours, fonts, and overall visual identity to create a cohesive and recognisable design. Be mindful that colour finish can be different when illuminated. Consistent branding across different marketing channels helps reinforce your brand's message and strengthens brand recognition. Ensure that your fabric lightbox design aligns with your overall brand guidelines and integrates seamlessly with your other marketing materials.
Futureproofing Your Backlit Fabric Displays
Other things to consider when designing your LED exhibition stand are how many times you plan to use your lightbox display and for what events. If your artwork has an 'ever green' design then great, it can be used again and again without worry, but if you're showcasing a promotion or time-sensitive information, you may need to consider purchasing an additional set of
lightbox graphics. Will you use your exhibition lightbox as a standalone display, or scale your kit for bigger events in the future? All these things can have an impact on the design of your LED lightbox. If you need help, speak to an expert. We have an in-house
graphic design team that has experience in designing custom LED lightboxes that stand out and get results.
Contact us or call us on
01733 511030 to discuss your fabric lightbox.