Discover
We align on the audience, event objectives, footprint, budget, calendar, existing assets, and internal approval process.
Our Process
A clear path
from first idea
to show day.
Know what happens next, who owns it, and how every decision moves your exhibit toward a successful opening.
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A process you can see and trust
Every decision supports what happens next.
From kickoff through return shipping, you will know what is being decided, what your team needs to approve, and what GVC is handling behind the scenes.
The GVC process
Six stages.
One continuous team.
Design
Concepts become visitor journeys, floor plans, architecture, branded moments, and photorealistic 3D renderings.
Engineer
Approved ideas become technical drawings, structural details, material specifications, and production-ready files.
Fabricate
Our team produces the environment through custom millwork, CNC cutting, graphics, 3D printing, rental integration, and quality control.
Manage
Show services, schedules, freight, labor, documentation, and vendor coordination are tracked by one accountable team.
Deliver
We preview, pack, ship, install, inspect, support, dismantle, return, and prepare the program for what comes next.
03 / DISCOVERY + STRATEGY
Start with the right questions
Before we design the exhibit, we define what it must accomplish.
Discovery establishes the practical and strategic boundaries of the project. That gives the design team a stronger brief, and gives your organization a clearer basis for evaluating the work.
01Event objectives + audience
02Footprint + show regulations
03Budget + approval process
04Purchase, rental, or hybrid strategy
05Full event calendar
06Existing exhibit assets
07Technology + demonstration needs
08Storage + post-show plans
04 / DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
See it before we build it
Ideas become decisions.
01Brief
02Initial Concepts
033D Renderings
04Revisions
05Final Approval
Photorealistic visualization helps teams understand architecture, branding, visitor flow, technology, product displays, and sightlines before production begins.
05 / ENGINEERING + FABRICATIONDesigned creatively.
Where approved concepts become physical
Designed creatively.
Resolved technically.
Built with control.
Technical Engineering
Structural details, production drawings, material specifications, integrations, and assembly requirements.
Custom Mill Shop + CNC
Cabinetry, curves, cut patterns, architectural forms, counters, walls, and precision components.
3D Printing
Small-scale prototypes, functional parts, dimensional logos, product replicas, and large-format sculptural elements.
Graphics + Technology
Large-format graphic production, lighting, monitors, AV, demonstrations, and interactive experiences.
Systems Integration
Custom fabrication, rental structures, proprietary GVC components, and owned client assets work as one environment.
Quality Control
Fit, finish, graphics, hardware, lighting, functionality, and completeness are checked before the exhibit leaves GVC.
06 / SHOW SERVICES MANAGEMENTYour exhibit should be
The work behind the work
Your exhibit should be
the exciting part.
Show services management handles the deadlines, documents, vendors, and venue requirements that can otherwise overwhelm internal marketing teams.
01Review show manual and regulations02Track discount and submission deadlines03Prepare electrical and rigging plans04Coordinate labor and EAC requirements05Plan freight and advance warehouse delivery06Order internet, furnishings, and utilities07Share submitted paperwork and confirmations08Provide GVC on-call support
SHOW INFORMATIONDEADLINESORDERSCONFIRMATIONS
GVC SHOW BOOK
Event Readiness
86%PROGRAM COMPLETE
Floor plan + regulationsCOMPLETE
Electrical submissionCOMPLETE
Rigging planCOMPLETE
Freight scheduleCOMPLETE
Labor orderIN PROGRESS
Internet + furnishingsIN PROGRESS
07 / WAREHOUSE PREVIEW
Approve the experience before it ships
Built. Lit. Reviewed. Ready.
Whenever practical, the exhibit is assembled at GVC for a physical preview. Your team can review the environment, graphics, lighting, technology, demonstrations, storage, and final details before it is packed for the show.
01Full assembly02Graphic installation03Technology testing04Client approval
08 / DELIVERY + ON-SITE SUPPORTThe plan travels
From our dock to your show floor
The plan travels
with the exhibit.
01Pack + Manifest
02Freight
03Marshalling
04Installation
05Final Inspection
06Show Opening
07Dismantle
08Return
09 / AFTER THE SHOW
The program continues
What comes back matters as much as what went out.
With AM+, returned assets are received, inspected, photographed, maintained, stored, and prepared for the next event, preserving both the physical investment and the knowledge behind the program.
01Receive02Inspect03Photograph04Repair05Store06Prepare
Explore AM+ ↗10 / PLANNING THE TIMELINE
The strongest projects have room to develop
Whenever possible, start six months before the show.
MONTH 6Discovery + strategy
MONTH 5Concept design
MONTH 4Revisions + approval
MONTH 3Engineering + purchasing
MONTH 2Fabrication + services
MONTH 1Preview + delivery
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