Badges need clear production details
Event badges can be simple static prints or more involved pieces with names, companies, titles, QR codes, colors, access levels, and different attendee groups. The more versions there are, the more important it is to send organized files.
For many events, badges also connect to other printed pieces: check-in signs, directional signs, VIP signs, program books, pocket schedules, sponsor boards, and table signs.
Common badge and credential pieces
- Attendee badges and name badges.
- Staff credentials, volunteer badges, and production passes.
- VIP passes, speaker badges, media passes, and sponsor badges.
- Badge inserts for holders and lanyards.
- Check-in signs, badge pickup signs, and will-call signs.
- Event packets, pocket schedules, sponsor inserts, and program books.
What can slow badge printing down
Late name lists, inconsistent spreadsheets, missing fonts, low-resolution logos, unclear badge sizes, last-minute sponsor changes, and unapproved QR codes can slow the job down. If there are multiple badge types, send the groups clearly and label the files.
Brandon can review what you have and help identify missing details before production starts. The goal is to avoid a check-in problem caused by preventable file or sorting issues.
What to send for a quote
Send badge size, quantity, artwork, name spreadsheet if variable data is needed, badge groups, finishing needs, lanyard or holder needs, event date, and pickup or delivery deadline.