What you need for a design market

A design market needs more than tables and a card machine. Plan the practical items that help exhibitors display clothing, shoes, accessories and other products, while visitors can move around, pay and find their way. This shopping list covers stall furniture, payment equipment, power, lighting, signs and refreshments. Check quantities against your number of exhibitors, available sockets and the length of the market before you buy or collect anything.

Organize this event for free with Lizzt

What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Market stallsqty 24
Party tentsqty 8
Tablesqty 14
Folding chairsqty 80
Beer tablesqty 6
Bar stoolsqty 8
Clothes racksqty 18
Presentation cubesqty 24
Shoe racksqty 8
Mirrorsqty 8
Tableclothsqty 28
Dressing room racksqty 4

Equipment

Card machinesqty 3
Cash drawersqty 2
Tabletsqty 3
Wi-Fi router
Coolersqty 6
Coffee machinesqty 3
Kettlesqty 2
Extension cordsqty 8
Power stripsqty 8
Gaffer tapeqty 6
Handheld microphone
Portable speakerqty 2
Tool casesqty 2
Hand trucksqty 2
Laddersqty 2
Bollardsqty 12
Barrier tapeqty 4
Walkie-talkiesqty 6
Power banksqty 6

Lighting

String lightsqty 12
LED construction lightsqty 6
Lamp Standsqty 6

Decorations

Welcome sign
Table signsqty 30
Directional signsqty 12
Notice boardsqty 8
Chalkboardsqty 6
Buntingqty 10
Plantsqty 20
Photo backdrop

Tableware

Coffee cupsqty 80
Water glassesqty 100
Platesqty 100
Cutlery setsqty 100
Serving traysqty 8
Serving jugsqty 6
Thermos flasksqty 6

Kitchen

Cutting boardsqty 4
Chef's knivesqty 4
Serving tongsqty 8
Measuring cupsqty 2
Storage boxesqty 12
Ice packsqty 24

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 12
Waste sorting binsqty 4
Broom setsqty 4
Mopsqty 4
Bucketsqty 4
Dustpansqty 4
Hand soap dispensersqty 6
Toilet brushesqty 4

Catering

Groceries
- Coffee - 8 packs
- Decaffeinated coffee - 2 packs
- Black tea - 6 boxes
- Herbal tea - 3 boxes
- Chocolate milk - 12 liters
- Semi-skimmed milk - 18 liters
- Oat milk - 8 liters
- Coffee milk - 6 packs
- Sugar - 4 packs
- Sweeteners - 2 boxes
- Cola - 12 bottles
- Cola Zero - 12 bottles
- Orange soda - 8 bottles
- Iced tea - 8 bottles
- Sparkling water - 12 bottles
- Still water - 18 bottles
- Apple juice - 8 cartons
- Orange juice - 8 packs
- Beer - 6 crates
- Alcohol-free beer - 2 crates
- White wine - 12 bottles
- Red wine - 6 bottles
- Rosé - 6 bottles
- Lemons - 3 kilos
- Limes - 2 kilos
- Fresh mint - 8 bunches
- Ice cubes - 20 kilo
- Mini quiches - 160 pieces
- Vegetable frittata - 80 pieces
- Falafel balls - 160 pieces
- Chicken skewers - 160 pieces
- Puff pastry snacks - 160 pieces
- Vegetarian samosas - 120 pieces
- Hummus - 8 tubs
- Cream cheese - 6 tubs
- Herb cheese - 4 tubs
- Brie - 3 kilo
- Gouda cheese - 4 kilos
- Vegan cheese - 2 kilo
- Smoked chicken breast - 2 kilo
- Vegetarian slices - 2 kilo
- Baguettes - 20 pieces
- Ciabatta - 12 pieces
- Whole grain bread - 8 loaves
- Gluten-free bread - 4 loaves
- Crackers - 12 packs
- Salted butter - 2 kilos
- Olive oil - 3 bottles
- Balsamic vinegar - 2 bottles
- Pesto - 8 jars
- Hummus dressing - 4 bottles
- Mayonnaise - 4 bottles
- Ketchup - 4 bottles
- Mustard - 3 jars
- Chili sauce - 3 bottles
- Cucumbers - 12 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 5 kilo
- Peppers - 4 kilos
- Carrots - 4 kilos
- Celery - 2 kilo
- Grapes - 6 kilos
- Apples - 8 kilos
- Pears - 6 kilos
- Bananas - 5 kilo
- Strawberries - 4 kilos
- Nut mix - 3 kilo
- Walnuts - 1 kilo
- Sunflower seeds - 1 kilo
- Raisins - 1 kilo
- Paprika chips - 12 bags
- Plain chips - 12 bags
- Tortilla chips - 10 bags
- Olives - 8 jars
- Pickles - 4 jars
- Toast - 12 packs
- Brownies - 120 pieces
- Lemon cake - 8 pieces
- Vegan muffins - 80 pieces
- Gluten-free cookies - 12 packs
- Milk chocolate - 3 kilos
- Dark chocolate - 3 kilos
- Cookies - 12 packs
- Butter cake - 8 pieces
- Napkins - 600 pieces
- Paper towels - 12 rolls
- Toilet paper - 36 rolls
- Hand soap - 6 bottles
- Hand sanitizer - 8 bottles
- Garbage bags - 120 pieces
- Small trash bags - 60 pieces
- Dish soap - 4 bottles
- All-purpose cleaner - 4 bottles
- Glass cleaner - 2 bottles
- Sponges - 12 pieces
- Microfiber cloths - 24 pieces
- Paper towels - 12 packs
- Aluminum foil - 4 rolls
- Plastic wrap - 4 rolls
- Baking paper - 4 rolls
- Food containers - 40 pieces
- Ziplock bags - 4 boxes
- Labels - 6 packs
- Permanent markers - 12 pieces

Tips

Allow one main display setup per exhibitor, then add shared furniture only where the floor plan requires it. Clothes racks, dressing room racks, mirrors and shoe racks are easy to underestimate when several sellers bring wearable products.
Prepare at least one working card machine and one backup payment option for busy periods. Test card machines, cash drawers, tablets and the Wi-Fi router before market day rather than discovering a connection problem when visitors are ready to pay.
Count power needs by area, not just by item. Coffee machines, kettles, lighting and payment equipment may share circuits, so check outlets and test extension cords and power strips before setting up.
Use a welcome sign at the entrance, table signs for exhibitors and directional signs for toilets, exits or changing areas. Print and pack them at least one day ahead; signs are often left until setup when there is no time to fix missing information.
Plan refreshments and cooling space for the full opening period, not just the setup window. Coolers, coffee machines and kettles need accessible power, while waste collection should be arranged before visitors arrive so bins do not overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What furniture do I need for a design market?: Start with one stall, table or display surface per exhibitor, then match specialist furniture to the products being sold. For a clothing-focused market, allow space for clothes racks, dressing room racks, mirrors and shoe racks; confirm final quantities after the booth layout is complete.
How many card machines should a design market have?: Use at least one tested card machine for every payment point, plus one backup if several exhibitors or organisers take payments. Test the devices, tablets and Wi-Fi router at least 24 hours before opening.
How much lighting and power equipment is needed for a design market?: Give each display area enough light to show products clearly, using string lights, LED construction lights or lamp stands where the venue lighting is weak. Count every powered item, check the available outlets and test extension cords and power strips before setup day.
What signs should I prepare for a design market?: Prepare one welcome sign for the entrance, table signs for exhibitors and directional signs for key areas such as toilets, exits or changing rooms. Print and pack them at least one day before the market so missing or damaged signs can still be replaced.

Start this plan in Lizzt

Every task and item on this page, ready in your own event. Invite people, split the work, and see who has done what.