Golden Magnet Stand Design Awards
MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH YOUR STAND AND LEAD THE WAY IN SUSTAINABLE DESIGN!
If you offer innovative products and services that enhance consumer well-being or provide sustainable technology solutions, showcase your corporate values through your exhibition stand as a powerful tool for purpose-driven marketing. Contribute to the responsible and high-quality development of the built environment while making a lasting impact!
The "Altın Mıknatıs" (Golden Magnet) award program, a long-standing tradition of Turkeybuild Istanbul, recognizes the most impactful exhibition stands that offer the best visitor experience. On the first day of the fair, an independent jury evaluates participating exhibitors based on Sustainability and Environmental Impact, Design and Aesthetics, Technology and Functionality, Product Presentation, and Engagement criteria. Stands that successfully integrate these elements in the most effective way are awarded.
🏆 AWARD CATEGORIES
1st Place Award
2nd Place Award
3rd Place Award
Honorable Mention Award
ICA Group Incentive Award
✨ SPECIAL AWARDS
For Stand Design Excellence:
Best Visitor Engagement
Best Technological Solutions
Best Creative Identity Design
Best Sustainable Solutions
The independent jury will complete its evaluations on the first day of the exhibition, April 16, and the winning companies will be awarded on April 17.
📍 The Award Ceremony will take place at the Yapı Arena Event Stage in Hall 5.
The Golden Magnet Stand Design Awards are organized exclusively for material manufacturers exhibiting at YAPI FUARI – TURKEYBUILD.
🔹 A stand that has previously won an award at YAPI FUARI – TURKEYBUILD is still eligible for re-evaluation.
Yapı Fuarı – Turkeybuild İstanbul Celebrates Its 47th Year, Championing Sustainability-Focused Design!,
Exhibitors that seamlessly integrate sustainable elements, innovation, and technology into their designs to create the most effective visitor experience will once again be honored with the prestigious Golden Magnet "Stand Design Awards."
Exhibition stands serve as a powerful reflection of exhibitors' vision, products, and services, enhancing visitor engagement and fostering business collaborations—the core purpose of trade fairs. This year, stands designed in line with sustainability principles will stand out, setting a benchmark for a future-conscious exhibition approach.
Trade fairs are among the most effective marketing platforms, offering high returns on investment. In this competitive landscape, stand designs that ensure physical differentiation and enhance brand visibility are no longer just about aesthetics and functionality—they now prioritize sustainability criteria as well.
An independent jury of experts, including architects, interior designers, civil engineers, industrial designers, and graphic designers, will evaluate participating companies during the exhibition. The jury will tour the aisles and conduct a closed session to assess stands based on the following criteria.
📣 JURY EVALUATION CRITERIA
📍 Sustainability & Environmental Impact
• Material Selection: Use of sustainable materials in stand construction.
• Modularity & Reusability: Ability to reuse the stand for multiple events.
• Energy Efficiency: Implementation of energy-saving solutions in lighting and resource management.
• Waste Management & Recycling: Eco-friendly waste management and recyclability of stand materials.
📍 Design & Aesthetics
• Brand Alignment & Product Highlighting: Cohesion between the stand design and brand identity, with an emphasis on showcased products.
• Aesthetics & Innovation: Creative and visually appealing use of materials.
• Spatial Arrangement: Effective three-dimensional design that enhances the visitor experience.
📍 Technology & Functionality
• Smart Use of Technology: Integration of modern design trends and technological innovations.
• Flexibility & Multi-Use: Adaptability of the stand for different venues and events.
📍 Product Presentation & Engagement
• Product-Stand Connection: Strength of the link between the exhibited products and the stand’s design.
• Product Display: Effective emphasis on the key features of the showcased products.