KICC at FITUR 2026: Global MICE Exhibition Branding
Positioning Kenya on the world stage: modular shell scheme wall branding designed for the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) at FITUR 2026 in Madrid, highlighting national architectural heritage and premier MICE infrastructure.
KICC at FITUR 2026: Global MICE Exhibition Branding
Client project for JIM Africa / KICC
Graphic Design
The Challenge
The Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) prepared to exhibit at FITUR 2026 in Madrid, one of the world’s foremost platforms for tourism and destination marketing. The objective was to create shell scheme wall branding that positioned KICC as a premier MICE destination while projecting Kenya’s identity on an international stage.
The graphics needed to command attention from across the exhibition floor, maintain long-range legibility, and adapt seamlessly to standard modular shell scheme dimensions while preserving visual authority.
The Approach
The visual strategy combines disciplined architectural layouts with prominent imagery of KICC and Nairobi’s skyline. A structured grid system accommodates standard shell scheme seams, ensuring seamless continuity across the panels.
Key design decisions include:
• Long-range visibility: Bold, high-contrast typography engineered for instant readability in crowded trade fair aisles.
• Balanced brand palette: KICC’s established corporate colors are tempered with clean neutral space to let architectural imagery breathe.
• Modular continuity: Standardized segments function as self-contained messages while forming a cohesive panoramic backdrop.
• Clear visual hierarchy: Direct headlines and organized content zones allow effortless scanning in high-traffic conditions.
The Outcome
The completed exhibition system delivers an authoritative, contemporary presence for KICC at FITUR Madrid. By translating the centre's architectural scale into modular display panels, the branding creates an inviting backdrop designed to facilitate bilateral stakeholder meetings, attract visitor traffic, and reinforce Kenya’s footprint in the global business events industry.
Deliverables
Modular shell scheme wall panels
Architectural graphic displays
Exhibition typography and brand layout system
Project Details
- Client
- JIM Africa / KICC
- Industry
- Graphic Design
- Year
- 2026
Credits & Sources
Client: Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) / JIM Africa
Contracting Agency: Monadi Design Studio
Have a project in mind? Let's bring it into motion.
We partner with ambitious founders, cultural institutions, and innovative brands worldwide to shape work that lasts.