[boris1020]

Looking in a broad perspective, pits that are organized and handsome usually adhere to these:

1. The front has a footprint. The face of their pit has some area, it makes them identifiable from down the aisle and separates inside from out. This can be a banner, a TV, a poster, something to interact with people at a glance.

2. That footprint is relatively small. I see all the time pits with banners you have to duck under or openings that seem only as big as a doorway. The face of your pit should allow people to see into and (as needed: judges, public figures, etc) enter your pit easily. It also allows people (and robots) to leave easily if it ever becomes crowded (As people above have emphasized, and I second),

If you meet these criteria, I would think that the insides would also follow suit. Something useful can make up the face of your pit (shelves are great). Toolboxes and other varieties of boxes are also great at containing the inevitable stuff you take to the regional and accumulate while you're there. Regardless of how you design your pit and what you bring, just be sure everything has a place (other than with the jackets under the table). Good luck in competition!