Design that can be built
CAD drawings, 3D models, technical specs & concepts designed by people who understand fabrication, not just aesthetics.
What we actually design
Exhibition stands with LEDs that don't short out. Retail displays where acrylic meets metal without looking bodged. Architectural installations that need proper CAD drawings, not sketches on a napkin.
With Arcola you get production files, not just pretty pictures. CAD for the CNC. 3D models so you know what you're approving. Material specs from suppliers we actually use. Assembly instructions that install teams can follow.
From rough sketch to production file
Bring us a brief. We develop concepts—multiple directions with sketches and mockups. You pick what works. We turn it into technical drawings the fabricators can build from.
Material research happens before you commit. We test samples, check availability, confirm lead times. By the time you approve the design, we know it can be built on schedule and budget. No surprises when finishing costs come back three times what you expected.
50 years designing for fabrication. We know what works.
Need designs that can be built? Our design team works directly with fabricators to create concepts that look great and work within your constraints.
Why design with us
Designs That Can Be Built
Our designers sit next to the fabricators. They know what the CNC can do, which finishes hold up, and how to design for installation.
Production-Ready Output
CAD drawings, 3D models, technical specs, everything the fabrication team needs to build it right the first time.
Design for Manufacturability
We analyze designs for material optimization, production cost, and feasibility before you commit to building anything.
What we design
Exhibition stands, retail displays, custom fabrication. If it needs designing for production, we handle it.
Exhibition Designs
Complete exhibition fabrication with custom components and integrated lighting
Retail Displays
POS displays combining multiple materials and lighting
Technical Drawings
Production-ready CAD drawings and specifications
3D Visualization
Photorealistic renderings for client approval
Material Specs
Material research and performance analysis
Prototype Planning
Testing concepts before full production
How we design for fabrication
From concept to production-ready specs
Brief
We discuss your vision, requirements, constraints, and budget. Understanding what success looks like before we start designing.
Concept Development
Multiple design directions with sketches and mockups. You pick the approach that works for your project.
Technical Design
CAD drawings, 3D models, material specifications. Everything needed for fabrication with no guesswork.
Approval and Handoff
Final refinements, client approval, and handoff to fabrication. Your design moves to production ready to build.
Why work with us?
50 years designing for fabrication across retail, exhibitions, and architectural projects.
If we design it, we can build it
Most design firms hand you a gorgeous rendering then disappear when it's time to figure out how to make it. Or they design something that costs three times your budget because they didn't understand materials, fabrication constraints, or real-world installation. Our design team sits next to the fabricators. They know what our CNC can do, which finishes hold up, and how to design for installation.
50 Years of Design for Fabrication
Retail displays, exhibition stands, architectural elements—we have designed for all of them. We know material properties, fabrication tolerances, assembly methods, and installation constraints. Your concepts get built as designed because we design for how things get made.
Fast Iteration When You're In-House
Design changes happen quickly when the designer and fabricator are in the same building. Need to adjust a dimension? Walk down the hall. Want to test a material? Fabrication team can make a sample same day. This speed matters when deadlines are tight.
We Design for Cost and Feasibility
Beautiful concept that costs twice the budget isn't helpful. We design with material costs, fabrication time, and assembly complexity in mind. You get designs that look great and work within your constraints.
Built in Kent. Designed in-house.
Our design team works in the same facility as fabrication, finishing, and installation.
Design & concept work
From 3D renders to finished installations
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Ready to bring your vision to life?
Talk to our design team about creating concepts that work for your project.