If you’re working in the event industry, you need to make tons of different choices daily, from the event location to the menu, which speakers you want to make keynote, the event marketing and much more.
And it doesn’t stop there; if you’re reading this, you probably have to choose between all the different formats, sizes, and shapes of event badges before you create them.
We got you!
This short guide will highlight the different types of badges you can create with Conference Badge, the pros and cons, and the price points. We will also discuss the advantages of on-site printing with our kits.
This is one of the most common types of badge, and you’ve most likely already worn one in the past. They can be paper badges inserted in a plastic holder. Their main characteristic is that they can attach to the clothes of the badge holder. Hanging event badges come with a lanyard and are worn around the neck, and a pin badge can easily clip on the clothes. The standard format is 3” X 4”, which is relatively small while leaving enough space to add the essential information.
Pros of hanging, pin, or clip event badge:
- Easier to wear on all types of clothes
- Hard to lose
- Can be reusable
Cons of hanging, pin, or clip event badge:
- Less eco-friendly (if plastic holder)
Use it for
- Any types of conferences
- School reunions
- Exhibits and trade shows
Conference Badge Pricing:
Printed hanging badges, double-sided, inserted in plastic holders:
- 3” X 4”: AED4 / badge
- 6” X 4”: AED5 / badge
- Option to add back lanyards for AED8 each
Adhesive badges can be great when working with tight budgets or short events. With Conference Badge, adhesive badges come in one format, 2.75” X 3.75”, and you can still fully customize the badges by adding a logo, colored background, and the attendee’s information. Because it acts like a sticker, these badges are for one-time or one-day use only.
Pros of adhesive event badge:
- Easy to handle
- Less waste (if 1-day event) and more affordable
- Can be customized on-site
Cons of adhesive event badge:
- Less sturdy feel
- People might not want to stick it on their clothes
- One-time use
Use it for
- Large gatherings
- Networking events
- Annual conferences
Conference Badge Pricing:
Printed & shipped for AED5 / badge
Laminating name tags refers to the process of coating the surface of paper badges with a layer of protection. They are durable and flexible, and of course, with the Conference Badge, the badge design is fully customizable.
- Durable
- Can be reusable
Cons of laminated name badge:
- More costly
- Less eco-friendly (if plastic holder)
Use it for:
- Any type of conference
- School reunions
- Exhibits and trade shows
This Conference Badge feature allows creators to have total control over the exact format of their badges. Square, rectangle, small, large, huge badge; the opportunities are endless. You can even use this feature for creating tickets, event invitations, special passes, and more.
Advantages of a custom-sized event badge:
- Possibilities are endless
- Greater creativity
Cons of a custom-sized event badge:
- Might not fit in standard plastic badge holder
Use it for
- Event tickets
- Business cards
- VIP badges
- Any type of event
Conference Badge Pricing:
Print the generated PDF any badge size: AED2 / badge
Before you decide on which type of badge you need for your event, think about what information you want to put on the tag and the event branding assets you might have to add. This will help you figure out what size or format you need. After all, you should allow enough space on the badge without having to sacrifice crucial information.
For example, for a local tech conference, you want to have some of the following points of information:
- Attendees’ names
- Affiliation/Company Name
- Job Position
- Attendee Type
- QR code/barcode
- Sponsor logos
- Other logos and/or branding
Your choice also depends on your budget, as having a plastic badge holder or badges laminated might be slightly more expensive, but have better quality.
