We worked with Dom to design and build our stand at MACH2026 at the NEC Birmingham, and the experience was outstanding from start to finish. From our very first conversation, Dom took the time to truly understand what we wanted as a business and what we needed the stand to achieve, and then he went above and beyond to make it happen.
The whole process was remarkably smooth. Dom handled the details, kept us informed at every stage, and nothing ever felt like too much trouble. The finished stand was exactly what we had envisioned: professional, eye-catching, and a genuine reflection of the Optimax brand. We had no shortage of positive comments from visitors throughout the show.
If you are looking for someone who combines expertise, creativity, and a real dedication to getting things right, Dom is your person. We would not hesitate to work with him again and would recommend him wholeheartedly to any business looking to make an impact at their next event.

Working with Dom was a real pleasure. We were delighted with the stand he built for us at the ChemUK show. From the initial design discussions to the final installation he delivered a seamless and stress-free experience. The stand not only looked fantastic – clean, professional and on-brand – but it also functioned perfectly throughout the show. Visitors commented on the design and branding, which helped us stand out in a busy exhibition hall. We would not hesitate to work with Dom again for future events.

We had the pleasure of working with Dom for the design, organization, and build of our stand at RTS 2025, and we couldn’t be more satisfied with the outcome. From the very beginning, Dom stood out with his attentiveness and hands-on approach, he was available at every stage, coordinating each element personally to ensure everything ran smoothly.

What truly impressed us was his depth of knowledge and experience, which made the process feel seamless and stress-free. Whether it was navigating last-minute changes or providing creative input, Dom was always ready to help with a positive and professional attitude. The execution was flawless, and the stand not only met but exceeded our expectations.

On top of that, the project was excellent value for money, and Dom’s dedication made it feel like a true partnership. He’s incredibly friendly, reliable, and an all-around great person to work with.

We would highly recommend Dom to anyone looking for expert support in event stand design and delivery you’ll be in very good hands.

As a first-time exhibitor, we recognised quite early that there were a multitude of considerations, decisions and permissions to arrange for the event. That's before even thinking about what our stand would need to look like, to ensure we stood out and captured attention.

There were several contractors that were offered via the event organisers, to assist with fit out and design. Stress-Free Expo were the first to return my enquiry and I was soon thereafter introduced by Jo to Dom. To say that Dom took the lead on this one is an understatement. Although I was fully consulted and appraised at all times and ultimately all designs and details were approved by myself, all of the labour and documentation behind the scenes was completely absorbed by Dom and his team.

In terms of the overall design and finish of our stand, we could not have been happier and the photos speak for themselves. It was punchy, our colours were front and centre and we managed to incorporate some high-resolution photos into our backdrop, that demonstrated what we do as a core business. Absolutely brilliant.

As a consultant, Dom was attentive and disarming at all times. While I suspect that is very much his natural approach, it was nonetheless reassuring that the person in charge never showed any "stress", so then we had no reason to either. I guess the company name (and motto) is very much true. We are already starting to look to what we will do next year for this same event. Thanks very much to Dom, Jo and the team for all of their help this year.

Finding suppliers aligned to your values is always a joy and from the initial interaction with Dom, MD of Stress Free Expo Ltd, it was clear we had a match. As a precision metrology company and UKAS laboratory, we appreciate the finer details in life, always striving to exceed the general status quo. Dom worked closely with us to realise our dream exhibition stand, including features many other providers shied away from. He has an enviable network to draw from and years of experience, this shone through when the inevitable challenges arose along the way. What could have been a stressful project turned into a pleasurable interface, and the return on investment is already visible from customer feedback and business converted since the show.

Dom Darbost has designed and implemented Vision Engineering UK's tradeshow booths for a few years now, with resounding success.

Here's what impressed me most:

• Creativity and Brand Alignment:  Dom took the time to understand our brand identity and target audience. He then translates that into visually attractive engaging booths that capture our company's essence.
• Functionality and Lead Generation: The booth designs are not just about aesthetics; they are also highly functional. Dom incorporates elements that encourage attendee interaction and facilitate lead generation.
• Communication and Project Management: Throughout the entire process, Dom is a pleasure to work with. Dom communicates effectively, keeps me informed of progress, and ensures our projects stay on schedule and within budget.

I'm happy to recommend Dom Darbost for your tradeshow booth design needs.

From the initial sketches to the final unveiling, working with Stress Free Expo was an absolute pleasure. Their team's attention to detail, creativity, and professionalism brought our vision to life in a way that exceeded all expectations. The stand was not only visually stunning but also functionally superb, facilitating seamless interactions with our clients and enhancing our brand presence.

Just a note to say thank you for the pop up banners - they look great in our reception area. The A 1 Halloween posters also look good- well done to your design team!

CTTS Ltd is Europe's largest independent training provider in telecommunications and is a market leader in the field. We therefore require the very highest standards and support from all our suppliers with whom we engage. This year we attended the European Conference on Optical Communications in Geneva, the largest event of its type in Europe. We had to facilitate a major attraction at the event so it was important to develop an exhibition stand that would be remarkable and had to cover over 100 square metres of floor space. 

I commissioned Dom for conceptual ideas from my initial plans. I was impressed by their professionalism and gave them the whole project to manage, from design, drawing up plans, manufacturing, provision of accessories and transportation arrangements. Their services were prompt, professional and accurate throughout the whole process from concept to build, The support they offered was exceptional and it is without hesitation that I would recommend Dom to you. I can honestly say he added value to my business.

The new graphics for our Pop Up have just arrived and I am absolutely delighted with them. The quality and finishing are excellent. Even more importantly I must say how impressed we have been with the fast turnaround and willingness to help on the part of your team.

I am sure that we will be in touch again when we next need exhibition graphics.

Thanks so much for all your help in Basel last week. I can confirm that you have been a supply partner with Aurora for 16+ years and have provided an outstanding level of service and commitment to Aurora! You have been instrumental in helping us to design, develop and implement our national POS I Merchandising program across 2000 customers in the UK, and more recently provide much needed support and project management to our international exhibition programme.

I have no hesitation in recommending your services and cannot speak highly enough of your personal integrity, honesty and dedication to always providing a complete solution that I can rely on you delivering as promised, on time, exceeding expectations!

I have worked with Dominique for the last 14 years and he and his team will always 'go the extra mile' and strive to produce excellent results every time. Dom manages our brochure distribution and looks after our complete brochure printing requirements as well as brochure and archive storage and mailing campaigns. In addition, they designed an online ordering system for us which we have implemented. Dominique and his team consistently offer us fantastic new and original ideas for exhibitions and they have undertaken key stand-alone projects such as the creation of large format graphics for a major Perspex display at head office. 

I have no hesitation in recommending Dominique and his team - their work and efforts are always outstanding.

Dear Dom, 

[The Princess Diana Dress Exhibition] was an amazing evening and I am eternally grateful to you and all the guys for making it happen. Right now I am focussing on the next two evenings and to make sure we follow through to the final conclusion. No doubt we will speak again soon. Many thanks.

I believe that you can only truly measure the worth of a supplier when something goes wrong, thankfully this doesn't happen often with Dom, but whether it's a courier losing a client's stand or last minute orders, I have always found Dom prepared to go the extra mile, to do whatever it takes to sort the problem out, even if they have to work late or jump into a car and drive it themselves.

Having a supplier that is prepared to slip on a pair of the skimpy red pants and fly to the rescue, might not be the prettiest sight, but clients will always remember and be grateful.

I just wanted to say a big thank you to each one of you for your support at the Ineltec Fair last Week. All of you did a great job and were supporting Gianni and me a lot in every kind of way.

So many potential customers were visiting our stand, much more than we have expected! And the interest in our products was huge. Therefore it was a very successful week - which would not have been possible without any of your help!

So again a big thank you to all of you who supported us at this Fair!

I am most grateful for the end result fitted at Cambridge Research Park. I would like to thank you for your organisation in getting the job done and I would send my appreciation to your team.

I do look forward to working with you again as I know you will always keep to your word and produce high standard work.

Dom is the greatest French Man in England. A wine connoisseur, raconteur & passionate display professional. A Tour de Force in the exhibition industry. A friend & ally in the wondrous world of face to face communication.

Like my good self, Young Dom, is one of the senior citizens in the display industry but judging by the number of hours he dedicates to this most pressurised profession, you would not think so.

If you are looking for service with genuine 'joie de vivre', Dominique Darbost is your man.

We have Worked with Dom for over ten years. Throughout that time we have enjoyed a fantastic working relationship and consider him to be an extension of our own business - so much so that we even printed Dom some of our Business Cards so that he could represent us if customer facing at an event. He is both helpful and reliable, often going out of his way to resolve any issues without bothering us, and all with the minimum of fuss. 

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dom and I am quite sure we have retained a number of clients simply down to the great service he has given on our behalf.

I have worked with Dom for the last 15 years and I must say, we've built quite a relationship together. From the beginning we have been faced with some truly difficult tasks but they have always come out with a top quality service which one can only dream of.

We have done stands all over the world together, from Europe to America and every time they have delivered an outstanding service with minimum fuss. All of the guys are professional, polite and reliable and it's a pleasure to work with them.

CTTS Ltd is Europe's largest independent training provider in telecommunications and is a market leader in the field. We therefore require the very highest standards and support from all our suppliers with whom we engage.

This year we attended the European Conference on Optical Communications in Geneva, the largest event of its type in Europe. We had to facilitate a major attraction at the event so it was important to develop an exhibition stand that would be remarkable and had to cover over 100 square metres of floor space. I commissioned Dom for conceptual ideas from my initial plans. I was impressed by their professionalism and gave them the whole project to manage, from design, drawing up plans, manufacturing, provision of accessories and transportation arrangements.

Their services were prompt, professional and accurate throughout the whole process from concept to build. The support they offered was exceptional and it is without hesitation that I would recommend Dom to you. I can honestly say he added value to my business.