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Help3 THINGS TO CONSIDER FOR PRINTING NAME BADGES ON-SITE AT EVENTS
Event planning and production deals with more than a simple guest list, numbers, and figures: event professionals happen to be some of the most creative individuals and each event is their version of a blank canvas.
Just as the right side of the brain is used for event planning, so should this imaginative and social aspect be applied to every last detail of an event, including those that feature badge printing. The evolution of on-site badge printing is optimizing events and offering more flexibility when it comes to networking.
Below are 3 tips to consider when implementing badge services at your next event.
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1. ORDER TIME
Just as when booking and reserving vendors, venues, and other special details for your upcoming event, it’s important to keep this date in mind when using name badges at the event. For example, if you opt to have apreprinted badge roll (custom badges containing an image or branding of the event on different stock) as opposed to a simple badge design (see below), you’ll need to allow for extra time for ordering, production, and delivery.
If using a preprinted roll to later place attendee information/schedules on-site at check-in, opt for between 6-8 weeks prior to the event. Depending on the amount of time you have before the event date, you can decide on your badge type and size.
2. BADGE TYPE + SIZE
Badge types are either name badges or wristbands, and this must be specified to order the appropriate printers and printing rolls for the event. The Zebra wristband printers are ideal for large gatherings, like festivals and sporting events, but can be combined with a WiFi-enabled Brother name tag printer to further specify vendors and attendees.
There are a number of different badge sizes available–depending on the printer selected–but the most common badge sizes are 4x3 and 4x6 badges.
3. STYLE + DESIGN
Here comes the creative part. Badge information will print according to custom fields chosen to collect information from guests. Common fields can include:
- First Name
- Last Name
- Company Name
- Job Title
A job title could be creatively referred to as a “Superpower,” or think of another unique way to collect information and engage event attendees. You can also opt to have different badge designs depending on each registration type like:
- A unified QR code for session scanning and Lead Retrieval
- Multiple images or logos
- Session schedules or timetables
Every planner and event organizer each have their own vision.
The new Boomset Badge Designer is easy to use and:
- Supports 17 different badge sizes and 50+ printers
- Customizes and creates different badges for each registration type
- Offers lettering styles, font sizes, and the option to include a Selfie photo*
*Unique to and available only via Boomset services and features.
Enjoy the flexibility of choosing different styles of badges to distinguish and differentiate the exhibitor from the attendee, VIPs and staff, or any other specified registration type.
