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Hyundai Air & Sea Show: Live Print Activation, Miami — live printing by Merch Troop

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Hyundai Air & Sea Show: Live Print Activation, Miami

Two-day live printing for the Hyundai Air & Sea Show in Miami — 4-color front prints, two-person crew, equipment shipped in advance.

Live guest-facing production
Custom event artwork
Full setup and teardown

The challenge

Hyundai needed a live custom-print station running across two full days at their Air & Sea Show in Miami. The press and supply crate had to ship separately to the venue while crew traveled independently — a split-logistics setup that left no room for on-site improvisation. Every production hour had to count from the moment setup was complete.

The activation

A two-person Merch Troop crew flew to Miami and ran the activation both days, May 23 and 24, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with setup and teardown bracketing each session. The press and equipment crate arrived via client-coordinated transport ahead of the crew. On-site, the team printed up to 4-color designs on the front of garments in real time for show attendees. All production ran off a single press with no local support beyond the two-person team.

The result

The activation completed both full event days at the Hyundai Air & Sea Show without incident. Split equipment logistics and cross-country crew travel were absorbed into a clean, continuous on-site operation from open to close.

Questions

Can you build something like this for another brand?

Yes. The exact method changes by artwork, traffic, venue, and guest profile, but the production model is repeatable.

Can this be adapted for a trade show booth?

Yes. Most case-study formats can be scaled into booth, lounge, or sponsor footprint versions.

Can you combine live and pre-produced merch?

Yes. Hybrid activations are often the best way to balance speed, premium options, and budget.