Illuminated & Backlit Displays

Wanting something lit is not the same request as wanting a light box, so this collection gathers every illuminated format in one place: lit walls, shaped 3D structures, backlit hanging banners and photo booth enclosures. Start here to settle what the light is for — being found, being photographed, or being read.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this collection different from the SEG light box frames? +

Breadth. The light box collections are one system: a silicone-edge graphic in an aluminum frame with LEDs behind it, sold as single frames or complete booth kits. This collection is anything illuminated, whichever system it belongs to — lit walls, hanging banners, spinner and photo enclosures, shaped 3D structures. Start here when you want light but have not settled on a format.

Which of these gets me found from across the hall? +

Hang something. Floor-level graphics stop working the moment the aisle fills with people, so the display earning its keep at forty metres is the one above the booth. A lit rectangular banner is the simple version; a cubic one reads from four directions, which suits an island footprint. Get the show's hanging rules first — many venues require their own rigging crew.

Do the photo booth enclosures need much space and power? +

More floor than people expect, and a dedicated outlet. An enclosure is only worth having if there is room for a person to stand in the middle, for a photographer or spinner arm to move around them, and for a short queue that is not blocking your aisle. Tape the footprint out on your own floor first, and order venue electrical for lights and motor together.

How much setup time do lit displays add? +

Roughly a third more than the unlit equivalent, and it is testing that takes the time. These systems assemble tool-free or with supplied keys, but power everything up before the graphic goes on, again after, then leave it running to see whether a connection is loose. Enclosures need levelling on carpet. Hanging banners wait on the venue's crew, so book the earliest install slot.

What changes about artwork when the graphic is lit? +

Density and contrast. Light behind fabric raises the whole image, so pale areas go paler and fine detail can wash out; files usually need deeper mid-tones than an unlit print of the same design. Curved and shaped surfaces need a second look, because a line drawn straight bends once it wraps a cylinder or a hexagon. Name the product for a free 2D mockup.

Can I reuse these year to year, or are they one-show items? +

The hardware is built to be reused and the graphic is the part you replace, as with any tensioned fabric system. Skins wash cold and hang dry, then go back on wrinkle-resistant. LED components are the fragile half: coil cables loosely, keep drivers and strips in a padded bag, and never store them squeezed under a frame. Check enclosure fixings before each show.

Are there height or size limits I should know about? +

Two sets, and both come from the show rather than from us. Linear booths usually cap the height of anything at the back wall, and hanging structures have their own ceiling and clearance rules that vary by venue and by hall. Get the exhibitor kit before ordering a tall lit wall or any banner, and read the rigging section rather than the summary page.

What does shipping look like, and how do I order? +

Delivery is free to Canadian addresses. The controlling date is print rather than freight, so start well ahead for a custom shape or a set of lit panels. Send your files and show date to support@backdropsource.ca, or phone +1 (867) 675-0399. Unpack and light everything up when it arrives.