Vector7’s unique partnership with Google Street View makes the SelfBuild & Design Show accessible to all

Vector7 complete a Google ‘See Inside’ Street virtual tour of the SelfBuild & Design Show 2017 at Westpoint Arena, Exeter

The South West region’s premier self-build exhibition, The SelfBuild & Design Show took place this weekend at the Westpoint Arena in Exeter and Vector7 Ltd are thrilled to have completed a Google Street View virtual tour of the arena, showcasing the complete exhibition in all of its glory.

The SelfBuild & Design Show which took place on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th September 2017 saw over 96 exhibitors attend and showcased an array of products and services across multiple individual stands as well as a Seminar Theatre, Master Classes and an ‘Ask an Expert’ section.

As a local Google Street View Agency based in Honiton, Devon, Vector7 Ltd visited the exhibition on Saturday 9th September to complete a fully interactive, virtual tour of the exhibition and arena itself. This means that the entire exhibition will soon be available online to view by people around the world due to our status as an approved Google Street View Agency.

One of the greatest benefits of the Google Street View platform is that it brings the SelfBuild & Design Show’s exhibitors and their display stands to the fingertips of the Internet users and builds tools that allow the exhibition sector to share more of its product collections. Through this, 1000’s of products and displays can be seen online in just a few clicks.

Visitors from all over the world will soon be able to virtually walk through the SelfBuild & Design Show exhibition from the comfort of their own homes thanks to the innovative Street View footage. The Westpoint Arena is the largest space in the South West to be captured on indoor Street View and will allow virtual audiences to explore display stands and products, whenever they wish, from wherever they are in the world.

For those wanting to revisit the displays they visited during the exhibition itself or for those unable to attend the show but seeking to explore the exhibition in their own time, Vector7’s Google ‘See Inside’ Street View virtual tour ticks all of the boxes.

With crystal clear images and a fully immersive virtual experience, Street View technology is paving the way for a truly interactive online experience for both exhibition organisers, exhibitors and the general public attending the exhibitions itself.

Julia Gardner, Director at Vector7 Ltd commented:

‘We’re extremely proud to have completed Westpoint Arena’s first Google Street View virtual tour during the fantastic SelfBuild & Design Show this weekend.

In recent years, the world has changed dramatically with the way we access information and this is now being revolutionised by digital Street View technology. Through such advances, Vector7 are now 1 of only 11 Google Street View Agencies in the UK and are delighted to be able to offer exhibitions such as the SelfBuild & Design Show the platform to be able to showcase what their event offers not only to the general public attending the show, but also the exhibitors themselves.

Utilising the technology available, it is now possible to make an exhibition accessible, explorable and enjoyable- not just for those who physically attend the exhibitions, but to everyone who has access to a computer or mobile device.

And this isn’t just about putting an exhibition online for all to see. Through our status as a Google Street View Agency we hope to give people new and exciting ways to experience exhibitions, and new ways to learn about products and services.’

To view our Google Tour of the SelfBuild & Design Show, please click here.

About Vector7 Ltd- Google Street View agents

Since becoming an approved Google Street View agency in 2015, Vector7 Ltd has worked closely with many businesses and local places of interest.

To date, Vector7 has completed over 200 virtual tours making much-needed material accessible online and by doing so, preserving it for many future generations.

Taking the standard Street View virtual tours to the level, Vector7 are able to create dedicated virtual websites for a fully immersive and interactive online experience.

About the SelfBuild & Devon Show

As the South West’s premier self-build exhibition, the SelfBuild & Design Show is aimed at homeowners and self-builders wanting to extend, renovate or modernise their homes.

With an opportunity to meet exhibitors, take part in seminars, see product demonstrations and get free expert advice from manufacturers, suppliers, designers, project advisors and builders who serve the South West region, the SelfBuild & Design Show is the best way for self-builders and renovators to see what’s on offer in the local area.

About Westpoint Exeter

Situated on the outskirts of Exeter, Westpoint Arena is the largest exhibition and entertainment venue in the South West.

With a huge 4,590m2 column-free indoor arena, located on a 150-acre landscape external showroom, Westpoint as a venue is ideal for a variety of exhibitions, shows and events.