Bold ideas.
Strong partnerships.
Proven performance.

You know your brand best, and we’re here to help you bring it to life.

Share your vision for your next exhibition stand, retail pop-up or brand activation, and we’ll partner with you to turn it into something bold, strategic and built to perform. Since 2012, we’ve helped leading brands transform ideas into high-impact experiences that deliver real results.

Have an expo on the horizon? Planning a pop-up? Not sure where to start? Let’s chat.


Recent projects.

Retail Pop-Up

Unichi

Retail Kiosk

ResMed

Custom Designed Stand

Your Reformer

Custom Designed Stand

Seamless 1

Brand Activation, Event Display

SKYN

Custom Designed Stand

Steamships

Our Services.

At Colab Design Group, we are experienced creatives with decades of experience and production expertise working directly with our builders – we deliver end-to-end solutions from concept to construction, across a range of projects.

Exhibition Booths

We design and build exhibition booths that stand out and tell your brand story. Our team combines creativity, functionality and craftsmanship to deliver high-quality booths that attract visitors and drive results. From concept to completion, we’ll handle every detail, ensuring your exhibition presence is as powerful as your brand.

Custom Designed Stands

Our custom designed stands offer a completely tailored approach to your exhibition presence. We create unique, visually stunning and functional stands that capture your brand’s essence and meet your event goals. From small activations to large-scale trade shows, we design with your audience, brand and budget in mind.

Brand Activations

We specialise in creating immersive brand activations that bring your brand to life. From interactive experiences to bold installations, we develop environments that spark curiosity, build engagement, and create lasting impressions. Our approach ensures your brand stands out, connects with audiences, and drives memorable interactions that convert into results.

Retail Fit Outs

Our retail fit outs combine smart design and exceptional craftsmanship to create engaging spaces that boost sales and reflect your brand. From flagship stores to pop-ups, we deliver custom solutions that elevate your retail environment, engage shoppers, and meet your unique business needs. Let us transform your space into an experience.

Office Fit Outs

We design and build inspiring office spaces that reflect your brand, improve flow and support productivity. Our team focuses on balancing style with function to create work environments where your team can thrive. From reception areas to breakout spaces, we’ll ensure your office fit out meets your brand and operational goals.

Event Displays

Our event displays combine smart design, craftsmanship and strategic thinking to deliver standout results. Whether it’s a product launch, conference or special event, we’ll create displays that amplify your brand and captivate your audience. We manage every detail, from concept through to installation, for a seamless experience and exceptional impact.

Experiential Design

We craft immersive, multi-sensory environments that go beyond visuals to create unforgettable experiences. Our experiential design services connect your brand with visitors in memorable ways, using 3D architecture, interactive elements and thoughtful design to tell your story. Let us turn your brief into an experience that resonates long after the event.

Sales Display Suites

We design and build sophisticated sales display suites that showcase your property developments with style and precision. From initial design to final fit out, we create environments that highlight your offering and inspire confidence in buyers. Our attention to detail ensures a seamless process and a polished, professional suite that sells.

Retail Pop-ups

We create custom retail pop-up spaces that help brands make a bold, time-sensitive impact. From design to installation, our pop-ups are built to engage customers, showcase products, and drive sales. Whether it’s a seasonal activation or a new launch, we deliver high-quality, flexible solutions that look great and perform even better.

Retail Kiosks

Our retail kiosks combine smart design with compact functionality to maximise visibility and customer engagement in small spaces. We manage the entire process—from concept and design to build and install—delivering eye-catching kiosks that reflect your brand and meet your operational needs. Perfect for malls, events, or short-term campaigns.

FAQs.

A lot goes into designing and building a unique brand experience. Here are answers to some of the most common questions we get asked. Don’t see your question here? Get in touch today:

Who owns Colab Design Group?

Colab Design Group was founded in 2012 by Dennis Abalos, following more than a decade of experience in the exhibition and design-build industry in Australia.

Since launching the business, Dennis has led and delivered hundreds of projects for leading global and local brands, including De’Longhi, Fujitsu, Tiffany & Co., TAG Heuer, Swarovski and Beats by Dre. His expertise spans trade shows, retail kiosks, brand activations, pop-ups and commercial fit-outs, building a strong reputation for impactful, design-led environments.

What does Colab Design Group do?

Colab Design Group designs and builds custom exhibition stands and trade show booths, retail pop-ups and kiosks, brand activations, retail and office fit-outs, sales display suites and bespoke event experiences. We manage every stage of the process to ensure a seamless, high-impact result tailored to your brand and business.

Where is Colab Design Group located?

Colab Design Group is headquartered in Sydney, with our office and factory based locally.

We deliver bespoke exhibition stands, retail environments and brand activations nationwide, regularly travelling interstate to support our clients. Through our trusted partner network, we manage logistics, freight and on-site coordination to ensure every project is delivered and installed seamlessly – wherever your event takes place.

Who does Colab Design Group work with?

Colab Design Group partners with leading global and local brands across B2B and B2C industries. Our client list includes De’Longhi, Beats by Dre, Swarovski, Citibank, Tiffany & Co., TAG Heuer, Cadbury, ViewSonic, Fujitsu General Australia, Allegion, IGA, Accor Hotels, THIRDi Group, Archie Rose Distilling Co., NSK Oceania, ACER, Melitta Professional, Haulotte Australia, Black Star Pastry and more.

We also collaborate with creative and marketing agencies – including Traffik, MKTG Australia, Honey Collective, Polite Playground, Carbon5, Ogilvy, Amplify Events and The Monkeys – to deliver impactful brand activations, product launches and event experiences.

What Design Services does Colab Design Group offer?

Colab Design Group provides a comprehensive suite of design and technical services to support every stage of your project.

Our capabilities include 2D space planning, 3D CAD modelling, CAD/CAM drafting, CNC programming, production and fabrication documentation, engineering drawings, 3D architectural visualisation and high-quality photorealistic renderings.

We combine creative design thinking with technical precision to ensure every concept is build-ready, compliant and delivered to the highest standard.

What Build and Construction Services does Colab Design Group offer?

Colab Design Group delivers full-service build and construction solutions to bring your project to life with precision and quality.

Our capabilities include CNC machining, custom joinery, bespoke cabinetry, fabrication and pre-build assembly, on-site installation, freight and transportation management, dismantling and defit services. We also offer secure warehouse storage for reusable components and future projects.

From workshop to show floor, we manage every stage to ensure a seamless, high-quality finish.

Where can I view Colab Design Group’s recent work and projects?

You can explore Colab Design Group’s recent work, case studies and project highlights on the Projects section of the Colab website. This showcases custom exhibition stands, retail pop-ups, brand activations, fit-outs and other standout builds we’ve delivered for clients across industries.

I’d like to get a quote for my project, where do I start?

Great – we’d love to hear about your project!

Simply head to our Get a Quote page and complete the briefing form. The more details you can share, the better we can tailor our response to your goals, timeline and budget.

Once submitted, our team will review your brief and be in touch within a few hours to discuss next steps. We look forward to connecting with you.