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Case studiesAfropariSun Exhibits Grand West, Cape Town

High Impact Exhibition Stand for Afropari at SiGMA Africa

Booth specifications

Location
Sun Exhibits Grand West, Cape Town
Stand Type
In-line
Size
8 m²
Client
Afropari

Overview

We worked with Afropari for the third consecutive year at SiGMA Africa in Cape Town, continuing to evolve the stand design while adapting to a completely different exhibition footprint for the latest event.

This year, the allocated space changed to a much narrower 4x2 format, which created an interesting design challenge. Rather than trying to overfill the footprint, the focus shifted towards creating stronger vertical impact and using height to increase visibility across the exhibition hall.

We designed and built a four-metre-high custom exhibition stand that brought together strong African-inspired detailing, integrated recessed LED lighting, and CNC-cut feature elements to create a compact stand with a much larger visual presence.

Attention to detail across the finishes, lighting integration, and fabrication was a major focus throughout the project. The goal was to make the stand feel sharp, premium, and instantly recognisable within a busy gaming exhibition environment.

The event itself also highlighted the importance of using high-quality LED products within exhibition construction. During the show, a fire broke out on a nearby stand linked to lower-quality LED equipment. Fortunately, our stand was unaffected, reinforcing the importance of using reliable LED systems and properly integrated electrical components within live event environments.

The Problem

  • Create a high-impact exhibition stand within a narrow 4x2 exhibition footprint.
  • Increase stand visibility inside a busy exhibition hall using height rather than floor coverage.
  • Bring Afropari’s African-focused brand identity into the physical space.
  • Integrate LED lighting cleanly into the stand without overcrowding the structure.
  • Maintain premium build quality and detailing despite the compact size.
  • Continue evolving the stand concept after multiple years of exhibiting together.
  • Deliver a visually striking stand suitable for one of Africa’s largest gaming exhibitions.

The Solution

We designed and built a compact custom exhibition stand focused around vertical impact, lighting integration, and detailed fabrication.

Key elements of the solution included:

  • A four-metre-high structure designed to maximise visibility across the exhibition hall.
  • CNC-cut feature detailing inspired by Afropari’s African brand identity.
  • Recessed LED lighting integrated into structural and feature elements throughout the stand.
  • Open front-facing engagement areas allowing visitors to approach the stand easily.
  • Clean, lightweight visual lines helping prevent the compact space from feeling overcrowded.
  • Precision CNC fabrication used throughout the project to maintain detailing consistency.
  • Integrated LED display areas positioned to enhance visibility without obstructing movement around the stand.

The Result

The final stand delivered a strong visual presence despite the compact exhibition footprint.

Outcomes included:

  • Increased visibility across the exhibition hall through the use of height and integrated lighting.
  • Strong visitor engagement throughout the event despite the smaller stand size.
  • A clean and recognisable physical representation of Afropari’s brand identity.
  • High-quality finishes and detailing across all CNC and lighting elements.
  • Another successful year delivering for a long-standing exhibition client at SiGMA Africa.
  • Reinforced confidence in the use of high-quality LED systems and safe exhibition build practices.

The project showed how thoughtful design, lighting integration, and precision fabrication can transform even a small exhibition footprint into a highly visible and engaging brand environment.

See The Stand On Video

AfropariSun Exhibits Grand West, Cape Town

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