Freestanding advertising lightboxes – which model to choose?

High-quality printing, LED lighting, tool-free assembly, and an impressive appearance. These are just some of the most important features that characterize advertising lightboxes. If you are considering purchasing this type of advertising medium, today’s article provides a comprehensive guide to help you become familiar with adsystem’s freestanding illuminated lightboxes.

Why are advertising lightboxes so effective?

At trade shows and promotional events, the biggest challenge exhibitors face is capturing the customer's attention. This can be achieved in many ways, but a tried and very effective solution is advertising lightboxes. They are popular tools used at various events where the goal is to attract the audience’s attention. They are commonly used not only at trade shows but also in shopping malls, receptions, restaurants, cultural institutions, offices, and many other places.

Advertising lightboxes are a relatively new product on the market. Systems based on aluminum structures, equipped with fabric graphics and – most importantly – LED lighting, were designed as a modern alternative to classic roll-ups. It quickly turned out that illuminated lightboxes effectively replaced their older counterparts – these illuminated systems have won the hearts of users.

This is not without reason. LED lighting ensures that the graphics on the lightbox are clearly visible even inside spacious exhibition halls, providing much more effective advertising. When you add the fact that the lightbox is made of durable materials, convenient to use, and allows almost unlimited placement of the advertisement, you get an almost perfect advertising medium.

Common features of advertising lightboxes

Although the LED advertising lightboxes available from adsystem come in a wide range of products with different purposes, they share many common features. Read about them below.

• LED lighting, which makes lightboxes particularly effective promotional tools, both day and night. Thanks to the lighting, printed graphics are much more visible. As a result, the advertising message attracts attention, and the promotion is even more effective, especially in the case of double-sided lightboxes.

• High-quality prints. To prepare graphics for advertising lightboxes, we use sublimation printing technology. This method guarantees excellent color reproduction and sharp detail, and, moreover, it is environmentally friendly. As a result, graphics attached to double-sided or single-sided lightboxes perfectly reflect your campaign's concept and fit into the company's visual identity system.

• Easy graphic replacement. Graphics for adsystem lightboxes are mounted using a silicone gasket placed in the frame’s groove. This is a very simple and intuitive system that allows for quick updating of advertising content. As a result, it is possible to quickly adjust the message to the current campaign.

• Tool-free assembly and mobility. The systems discussed here are based on aluminum frames, with individual elements connected by clamps. This means that no tools are needed to assemble the lightbox structure. As a result, the entire process is easy and does not require experience with manual work. Additionally, most products are very light, making them easy to transport to the promotional location.

Differences between advertising lightbox models

When designing the products in our offer, we always consider the broad advertising needs of our clients. Therefore, although advertising lightboxes may seem like very similar products at first glance, they differ in their individual features. If you are interested in purchasing such an advertising system, below you will find a description of the characteristics of each model.

adFrame Slim

This product appeared in the adsystem store at the end of the first half of 2024. It was designed for companies that are just beginning their adventure with this type of advertising or looking for an alternative to the classic roll-up. The adFrame Slim model is a budget-friendly solution – a lightbox that offers good visual effects, is more visible than a roll-up, and remains affordable.

Characteristics of adFrame Slim:

• Slim construction. Thanks to a narrower aluminum frame with a width of 6.5 cm, the lightbox looks elegant. Moreover, the use of a thinner frame makes the assembly process easier since the individual parts are more manageable.

• Edge-type LED lighting placed on the side edges of the frame, ensuring the print is evenly illuminated.

• Double-sided prints that provide excellent visibility of the advertisement from various directions.

• Applications: The lightbox is intended for permanent display. It works well in receptions, service salons and offices, offices, or shopping malls. Occasionally, it can also be used as a mobile system during promotions outside the company, such as trade shows.

• Mains power supply.

• Available in one size.

adFrame Pop-up

This is a double-sided advertising lightbox that debuted in our store at the beginning of 2024. As the name suggests, the product stands out for its rapid setup thanks to the pop-up system. To assemble the lightbox structure, it takes just a few seconds – it unfolds with a single smooth motion and is then secured with cross supports. This solution is ideal when there is a need for quick booth preparation. It's a great choice if you're looking for support in the work of sales representatives who frequently change presentation locations. Pop-up advertising lightboxes will be ready to work in just a few seconds.

Characteristics of adFrame Pop-up:

• Pop-up system, which makes the lightbox ready to work in literally a few seconds.

• Folds down to compact sizes. After folding, the adFrame Pop-up lightbox fits into a handy bag, making transportation convenient.

• Next-generation LED lighting, which not only provides excellent graphic illumination but also consumes up to 5% less electricity.

• Double-sided illumination, providing great visibility of the advertisement from various directions.

• Applications: Frequent and regular changes of display locations when quick and convenient booth setup is required.

• Mains power supply.

• Available in one size.

adFrame Smart

The adFrame Smart is a premium advertising lightbox designed to meet the highest expectations. This product allows for connection with other systems from the same series, enabling the construction of a full exhibition stand. Thanks to its wide 12 cm frame, the structure is exceptionally stable, making it suitable even for challenging trade show conditions where high traffic surrounds the stand.

Characteristics of adFrame Smart:

• A 12 cm wide frame provides exceptional stability and the ability to connect with other advertising lightboxes of this type. Moreover, the frame is white and made from recycled plastic.

• Double-sided or single-sided lightbox. Choose the solution that best suits your needs.

• Modern edge-type LED lighting located on two sides of the lightbox, with a power of 120 W. This ensures excellent and even illumination of graphics, making the advertising lightbox visible from a distance.

• Applications: Ideal for regular and frequent display with transport and changing presentation locations, e.g., at trade shows, as a standalone element of a booth, or as part of a larger system.

• Extensive customization options: With various sizes available and the possibility of connecting double-sided lightboxes to form larger walls, the adFrame Smart offers maximum flexibility to meet clients’ exhibition needs.

• Mains power supply.

• Available in 6 sizes.

adFrame Quick 2.0

The adFrame Quick 2.0 is a new version of our best-selling lightbox, introduced in February 2024. This updated design was developed as an improvement over the previous version. By listening to user feedback, we have implemented a series of changes, making the adFrame Quick 2.0 even more convenient to use and more efficient. The most important innovations in this version include modern Light Link electrical connectors. These provide better conductivity and resistance to mechanical damage, dust, and moisture. We have also streamlined the assembly system by removing corner fastenings, and the entire structure has been equipped with additional support (in the 250 cm height version).

Characteristics of adFrame Quick 2.0:

• Quick assembly and disassembly, thanks to the use of modern Light Link electrical connectors.

• Lightweight construction – The Quick 2.0 advertising lightboxes weigh 9 and 14 kilograms respectively for heights of 200 cm and 250 cm. Handy bags are included in the set, making transport to events such as trade shows convenient.

• Next-generation edge-type LED lighting positioned on two edges. This system consumes up to 5% less electricity.

• Double-sided lightbox, providing excellent visibility of the advertisement from different angles.

• Applications: Designed for intensive use at various events.

• Mains power supply.

• Available in 3 sizes.

adFrame Battery

This is a unique model among our lightboxes. The adFrame Battery double-sided lightbox, unlike the other models discussed, has a built-in power supply. This makes it possible to use the system even in places where there is no access to electrical outlets.

Characteristics of adFrame Battery:

• Battery-powered lightbox. Provides illumination for 14 hours on a single charge.

• Next-generation edge-type LED lighting positioned on two edges. This system consumes up to 5% less energy.

• The Battery lightbox features a wide, 8 cm frame. This ensures not only durability but also stability of the structure. Additionally, multiple lightboxes can be connected to create a larger battery-powered wall.

• Applications: Events, trade shows, and promotions, especially in places where access to mains power is limited.

• Weight: 30 kg. Due to the built-in battery, the lightbox is heavy. However, a convenient wheeled bag is included to facilitate transportation.

• Battery-powered.

• Available in one size.