What Is The Future Of VM?

We created a wall from corrugated roofing panels, whereby visitors to our stand, could fill in a post-it-note and give their thoughts about the future of VM. This proved to be a huge success and it was a great way to engage with visitors to the show. Quite a mixture of comments. These comments will be discussed further at the International Creative Display Confernece in June.

Who knew that the Instagram wall could be such fun!

How many people do you recognize from the VM industry?

Retail Focus were running Forum’s over the two days of the show. It was great way to hear about the latest trends in retail visual merchandising and design from industry experts.

John Abbate from ‘Save The High Street’ discussed Partnership initiative, the evolution of the High Street, the direction of retail and the opportunities that are ahead.

In recognition of her support for the British Display Society, her passion for VM tuition and the introduction of a new VM Course, it gave me great pleasure to award Liliana Schibetta, from Herford Regional College, the title of Honorary Fellow of The British Display Society.

Iain Kimmins FBDS BDS Chair

It was great to see several of our Corporate Members exhibiting at the show. These included; Paper Lounge, Minki Balinki, Northbanks, Glitter Walls, Shimmer Walls,

We would like to take this opportunity to say Thank you to the following companies that sponsored the VM Student Competition and the success of a great VM & Display Show.

Antalis www.antalis.co.uk

Cass Art www.cassart.co.uk

Creative Download www.creative-download.co.uk

Design4Retail www.design4retail.co.uk

Fast Printed Packaging www.fast-printed-packaging.co.uk

Icatcha Design & Display www.icatchadisplay.co.uk

Luga Baruga www.lugabaruga.co.uk

Mad About Design Ltd www.themadpeople.com

Northbanks www.northbanks.co.uk

The Graphical Tree www.thegraphicaltree.com

VM & Display Show www.vmanddisplayshow.com

Finally!

A big Thank You to the British Display Society Team who volunteered

Iain Kimmins, Liz Johnston, John Abbate, Helen Goodwin, Kat Maclennan, Barbara Chapman, Paul Symes.

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