It depends on your layout. The 48 inch trade show cube display occupies 16 square feet of floor space in a 200-square-foot booth (8% of total area). If you're using it as a corner anchor or center column with open space around it, it works beautifully. If your 10x20 is packed with tables, counters, and product displays, the 36 inch version might be a better proportion. We typically recommend the 48 inch cube for 20x20 island booths or larger where it won't dominate the footprint.

With 18 LED strips drawing 216W total, a single power supply would be overloaded. The dual-supply system splits the load (two sets of nine strips each) for safer operation and better reliability. Both supplies plug into standard 110V outlets.

We recommend two people for the 4ft cube, though experienced exhibitors can manage solo. At 35 pounds and four feet tall, having a second person helps with frame assembly and sliding the larger SEG panels into their channels. Budget 30-45 minutes for first-time setup, less for subsequent shows once you're familiar with the system. The tool-free design means no special skills are required.

No, the 4ft backlit cube is designed exclusively for indoor use. The electrical components and fabric graphics aren't weatherproofed for rain, wind, or direct sunlight exposure. For outdoor events, we recommend our weather-resistant tent systems, vinyl banners, or outdoor flag displays that are built to handle the elements.

The 4ft cube's 216W LED system is significantly brighter than accent lighting but uses less power than traditional halogen spotlights. The 6500K bright white LEDs create consistent, shadow-free illumination across all 96 square feet of graphics. In a dimly lit venue, it's a dramatic focal point. In brightly lit convention centers, it still cuts through ambient lighting to create noticeable glow. Think of it as the equivalent of roughly four standard floodlights, but distributed evenly behind your graphics instead of spotlighting them from the front.

Due to the collapsible frame, the top of the cube is simply the fabric, so we recommend not putting any items on top. You could consider topping the structure with clear acrylic so long as it fit fully over the frame edges for support. 

Despite being four feet tall when assembled, the 48 inch trade show cube display ships in a 51" x 13" x 10" case (44 lbs). That's only slightly larger than the 36 inch cube's case. Dimensional weight pricing means you're not paying to ship air—the collapsible design keeps freight costs reasonable even for this large display. Compare that to rigid blow-molded cubes that ship at full 48" x 48" x 48" dimensions, which can double or triple your shipping costs.

The cube ships with all six custom panels as a complete system. However, if you want to test graphics or update messaging for specific shows, you can absolutely order individual replacement panels later. This is one of the key advantages of the SEG system—panels are sold separately, so you can refresh one, two, or all six sides without buying a whole new graphic set.

For the 48 inch trade show cube display's panels, provide artwork at 100 DPI minimum for acceptable quality. At typical viewing distances (10+ feet), 100 DPI is usually sufficient and keeps file sizes manageable. Our design team reviews all artwork during proofing and will flag resolution issues before production. Use our provided templates to ensure your designs account for the silicone edge and proper bleed areas.

The UL-certified LED strips are rated for 50,000+ hours of operation. At an average of 8 hours per show day, that translates to 6,250 show days—far beyond the typical lifespan of the fabric graphics themselves. In practice, exhibitors retire graphics due to design updates or wear long before the LEDs fail. If a strip does fail, replacement strips are available as individual components rather than requiring a full lighting system replacement.