While functionality is paramount in any exhibit, aesthetics can be just as vital, especially when it comes to in-booth presentations on a crowded show floor, where competition for attendees' attention is fierce – and literally right next door. In this kind of environment, a cramped classroom or oh-so-ugly stage just won't do. To inspire you to ramp up the design quotient of your next stand's stage, here are six examples that paired purposeful functionality with exquisite beauty. By Linda Armstrong