Makaranda Bapardekar
Makarand Bapardekar is an Indian events and exhibition fabrication professional who delivers custom stalls and brand environments for trade shows, conferences, roadshows, and product launches. Trained in commercial art, he brings a design-first approach to on-ground execution, ensuring structural reliability, finish quality, and on-time handovers across India and select international venues.
Overview
With a background in visual communication and build craft, Makarand partners with brands, agencies, and organizers to convert 2D concepts into production-ready 3D spaces. His scope covers pre-build engineering, material optimization, site supervision, HSE compliance, and post-event dismantling with minimal waste.
Core Services
- Custom exhibition stall design-to-build (system, hybrid, and full custom)
- Turnkey booth execution (carpentry, metal, acrylic, paint, graphics, lighting, AV)
- Promotional activations and experiential kiosks (malls, airports, campuses)
- Product launch stages, demo zones, sampling counters, photo-ops
- Portable & modular kits (reusable frames, lightboxes, counters)
- Wayfinding, venue branding, and large-format print management
- On-site operations, logistics, permissions, and HSE documentation
Capabilities and Process
- Technical drawings and BOQ
- Material strategy (MS/Alu structures, ply/MDP, acrylic, fabric, LED, vinyls)
- Pre-fabrication at workshop with dry-fit QC
- Venue coordination (loading bay, electrical, rigging, utilities)
- Time-boxed build schedules with shift planning
- Handover checklist, client walk-through, and snag closure
- Sustainable practices (reusable modules, selective recycling)
Sectors Served
- Technology and electronics
- FMCG and consumer durables
- Automobiles and mobility
- Pharma and healthcare
- BFSI and fintech
- Education and government pavilions
- Startups and D2C brands
Geography
Projects delivered across major Indian hubs (Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Kolkata, Ahmedabad) and select international exhibitions on request, with local vendor partnerships for speed and cost efficiency.
Promotion and Product Launch
Makarand supports ATL/BTL roll-outs including media backdrops, press conference staging, outdoor foyer branding, demo tables, sampling booths, and experience corners synchronized with PR timelines.
Quality, Safety, and Compliance
- Venue and organizer guideline adherence
- Electrical load planning with certified technicians
- Fire-retardant consumables where mandated
- PPE and safe-work methods on site
- Post-event clean-down and responsible disposal
Education
- BFA in Commercial Art