A professional event manager has to always make sure that the event goes smoothly from start to finish. An event manager has to look after several things whether it's collecting information about the attendees or managing all the speakers and their activities during the event. In the grand scheme of things, the name badge might seem like a small unimportant thing but remember the name badge is going to be the thing that will help connect one person to another.
Although this might sound like a trivial task there requires a lot of effort in creating a customized name badge. After all event badges are an important part of the participant experience. They can work as a map, ticket to the inside, or even an ice breaker. In this post, we are going to go over some effective tips that will help you understand what goes into the making of a good quality badge.
Choosing the lanyard
One of the most vital decisions for an event manager is choosing the lanyard that is going to stand out yet at the same time be adjustable and reliable. You can go for handmade lanyards that will add a uniqueness and touch of authenticity. And that’s not all it will also add depth to the event and tell a story.
So, don’t rush, take time out to properly test out the lanyards. You can also try them out on various people of different sizes and heights to find the appropriate size required.
Keeping it Simple
While designing name tags try to keep it simple, overdoing it in hopes of making it stand out might lead to the design looking cluttered and unnecessary. The information should be highlighted properly and should look simple yet attractive.
Stay away from using too many colors or words and pictures while designing the badge. Always remember less is more when it comes to designing name tags.
Choosing the Correct Font size
The biggest mistake an event manager can make while designing the name badges is making the fonts too small. Small fonts will beat the purpose of even having a name badge because no one would want to squint and look for the other person's details on their badge. This might end up in people avoiding even interacting with each other.
A lot of people have lengthy names and therefore it's necessary to choose a font size that will help others see the name. Your badge should be able to accommodate lengthy names too without looking distorted. Hence choose a font type and size that will easily fit in longer names.
An event manager needs to understand the importance of creating an exclusive name badge. Designing a name tag & badge for an event although might sound simple can turn out to be a difficult procedure. Follow the above-mentioned rules to create the kind of badge that is bound to leave an impression on the guests. Be mindful and create badges with usable products that will help build connections and you will surely receive great positive feedback.
