mart, simple, different ... effective. The question:

How to promote a new potato capable of being cold

stored at the Potato Expo, with a limited budget and

no existing exhibit properties?. The answer took

several creative brainstorming sessions and a

willingness to push status quo. The igloo became our

centerpiece as a way to force the question from

every attendee: “Why an igloo at a potato expo?”

The exhibit showcased a nice juxtaposition between

theme, traditional visuals and functional space. In

the end, TideLine provided Simplot Plant Sciences

with measurable ROI and results.

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TideLine Design, Inc. ~ 417 Remington Street, Suite 1 ~ Boise, Idaho 83714 ~ 208-336-0375 ~ tidelinedesign.com

“...The question became, How do we accomplish our vision and goals, yet keep costs manageable? Creatively, TideLine offered solutions at every turn...” – Christena Graves Compton, Marketing and Logistics, Simplot Plant Sciences

Case Study

Challenge

Solutions

Client Testimonial“We wanted to imaginatively promote our cold storage potato, using an igloo or life-size freezer image, or even faux giant blocks of ice. The question became, “How do we accomplish our vision and goals, yet keep costs manageable?” Creatively, TideLine offered solutions at every turn. Working together, we were able whittle costs down by several thousand dollars. I cannot compliment them enough on their work ethic and professionalism, and will continue to choose TideLine Design on future projects.” – Christena Graves Compton, Marketing and Logistics, Simplot Plant Sciences, Boise, ID

The J.R. Simplot Company is one of the largest privately held food and agribusiness companies in the nation. The J.R. Simplot Company’s Plant Sciences team developed Innate™ Technology, an innovative biotechnology platform for improving crops. Innate makes it possible to enhance a potato plant’s desirable traits without introducing foreign genes into the plant.

Simplot’s Plant Science group wanted to promote their Russet Burbank Generation 2 potatoes at the 2016 Potato Expo. Among other benefits, this potato has enhanced cold storage capabilities, which was selected as the main theme and message for the expo. A larger space became available two months before the show allowing Simplot to increase its booth size from a 10x20 inline to a much larger 20’ x 30’ island configuration. The new space promised greater visibility and the opportunity to meet with a larger audience to discuss Simplot’s important breakthrough. Unfortunately, the Plant Sciences group did not own any properties that could be repurposed. With a limited budget, the challenge was how to fill the space, introduce the product, and generate interest and discussion.

TideLine Design and Simplot Plant Sciences agreed on an igloo as the central focal point. Unfortunately the construction costs and logistic to build an igloo were above budget. After several drawings, quotes and discussions, the client proposed a simple inflatable igloo. With the main element decided, we went to work designing an environment that would complimentthe igloo and promote the brand and new potato. Because the space was at the back of the hall, we opted for a large 20’h x 30’w banner that would ground the space and set the scene. We chose a simple snow scene as the backdrop to give the space depth and purpose. By positioning rafter lights on the hanging sign, it could be scene from across the hall. The custom inlay carpet further unified the space and focused visitors’ eyes to the igloo. A custom display case coffee table showcased the potatoes served as a gathering place for in-depth conversations. The client elevated the space with a faux fire pit, snow and LED ice cubes. The results and show response was a complete success.

TideLine Design, Inc. ~ 417 Remington Street, Suite 1 ~ Boise, Idaho 83714 ~ 208-336-0375 ~ tidelinedesign.com

Custom carpet inlay and banner to stage the cold scene.

Small retractable banners feature product statistics flank the potatoes set on a bed of LED ice cubes inside the igloo.

The custom backlit coffee table showcased the potato. White leather seating and the lamp pulled the look together.