Case Study: Current Backyard at ACE Fall 2025

 

Client

Current Backyard — a fast-growing brand committed to outdoor innovation — at the ACE Fall 2025 show in Chicago, IL.

Objectives

Current Backyard came to Y Exhibits with two main goals:

Elevate their presence — they wanted to look like a formidable company that stands firmly behind their product and vision.

Showcase their product and brand — ensuring high visibility and credibility on the show floor.

 

The challenge? A compressed timeline that required flawless execution from concept to completion.

Our Approach

Y Exhibits designed and delivered a fully custom yet modular 10x20 booth that could scale up or down for future shows. Key features included:

  • Modular Design: Scalable structure adaptable for multiple booth sizes.
  • Premium Materials & Finishes: Formica Calcutta Marble, Finnish Oak, and Wilsonart Peacock Velvet accents.
  • Functional Spaces:
    • A built-in closet for secure storage.
    • A slatted wall display area to highlight their product.
    • Vinyl and turf flooring for a fresh, branded look.
  • Lighting: Eleven integrated 3" LED puck lights for a modern, high-impact glow.
  • Collaborative Graphics: Y Exhibits handled the full booth production while collaborating with the client’s in-house design team for graphics.

From design strategy through fabrication, logistics, installation, and dismantle, Y Exhibits provided true white-glove service.

Results

Current Backyard Feedback: their brand was elevated, their visibility increased, and they stood out among competitors.

  • Show Floor Impact: The sleek, modern design turned heads and drew consistent traffic.
  • Client Win: Current Backyard reported a noticeable increase in booth visitors compared to past shows.
  • Ripple Effect: Their parent company, who also exhibited at ACE, was so impressed with the booth that they’ve begun discussions with Y Exhibits to update their own exhibit properties.

Key Takeaway

This project highlights Y Exhibits’ ability to execute complex builds under tight timelines while delivering a custom, scalable, and ROI-driven exhibit solution.

Ready to elevate your trade show presence? Contact Y Exhibits to design your next custom booth.

 

 

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