Samsung made a splash with a booth that gizmodo.com called the best of C.E.S. It felt "like you were in a Disney Tomorrowland funhouse stuffed with the toys of the future that you can play with today," wrote editor Roberto Baldwin.
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A 33-foot Airstream motor home served a dual purpose at the booth by sunglass-maker Costa: It provided meeting space for up to 15 people and also was a key piece of decor for the retro, beach-like atmosphere the company was trying to create.
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At 9,500 square feet, Epic had one of the largest exhibits on the show floor. The company created several small family-room style seating areas that included artwork from its Wisconsin headquarters and video of fire playing in a faux fireplace.
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To hinder counterfeiting, Ugg created a closed booth that was accessible only with permission from a host at the entrance. Inside the contemporary 20- by 20-foot space, the footwear and apparel manufacturer showcased its fall 2012 line and offered meeting space.
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Hawaiian sunglass-maker Maui Jim topped its 40- by 60-foot booth with a tiki hut-style roof. In addition to six open work stations, the booth included enclosed offices where brand representatives could conduct business in quieter surroundings.
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Jeep at the New England International Auto Show
Jeep’s test track included a 16-foot "mountain" at a 30-degree angle on both sides. The track accommodated six vehicles at a time.
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Lincoln at the Chicago Auto Show
The chandelier expanded to become a very large ball, then contracted again. The moving fixture was visible from far away and drew guests closer to find out what it was.
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Above the Solutions Showcase, colorful, chandelier-like signage indicated the five topical areas of the floor.
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LG
LG’s transparent display is an eye-catching way to exhibit products at a trade show booth. Items sit on shelves inside the rectangular cube and the transparent LCD screen on the front is touch-enabled, so product information can appear as users tap the screen. The display comes in 29- and 47-inch models.
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