Is the badge designer free to use?
Yes. Open the designer, pick a sample layout or start from scratch, and preview your face on a live 250×122 canvas. Your layout saves in this browser until you sign in — no account or payment required to design.
Design your event badge free — then hire or buy
Start in the free badge designer before you commit to hire or purchase. Preview your layout on a live 250×122 canvas, soft-save in this browser, and sign in when you want to keep the design on your account or load faces from your attendee list.
Design first — no account required
Most organisers want to see the badge face before they order hardware. Open the badge designer, choose a sample layout (conference delegate, exhibition visitor, or training-day name badge), and edit the text fields. The preview updates as you type — same proportions as the physical e-ink panel.
Click Save layout and your work stays in this browser. A banner reminds you to sign in when you want layouts stored on your account. That is the soft-save step: design now, create an account later, nothing lost on the same device.
What you can design
- Line 1 — Event, session, or table label (top-left).
- Main line — Attendee name in brick red.
- Line 2 — Firm or organisation in black.
- Featured line — Role, track, or workshop title.
- Footer bar — MEMBER or VISITOR for open networking and visitor days.
- QR on the right — Link to a profile, feedback form, or session page.
Faces use four colors — brick red, black, paper white, and the remaining channel the panel supports — sharp text and bars, not a full CMYK print. For dimensions versus printed CR80 cards, see conference badge sizes.
From design to delivered badges
- Design — Build your template in the designer.
- Save — Soft-save in the browser, or create an account to keep layouts.
- Roster — Import names from a spreadsheet (see badge roster from spreadsheet).
- Order — Hire for event dates or buy to own the fleet.
- Wear — We programme faces before dispatch; badges arrive ready for registration.
Conferences, training, and exhibitions
The designer suits any event where attendees wear a name badge all day: multi-track conferences, corporate training days, workshop series, trade exhibitions, and visitor mornings. Design one template, then map a different name to each badge from your list.
For hire logistics and UK delivery, see conference and training badge hire. For print-waste context, see conference badge printing.
Frequently asked questions
What happens when I save a layout without an account?
The designer soft-saves your work in this browser. You can return on the same device and keep editing. Create a free account when you are ready to keep layouts on your account, import a roster, or move to hire or purchase checkout.
Does the preview match the physical badge?
Yes. The canvas is 250×122 logical pixels — the same face size as the hardware. Brick red, black, paper white, and the remaining channel the panel supports (four colors — brick red, black, paper white, and the remaining channel the panel supports). What you design is what the badge shows.
Can I design badges for a conference or training day?
Yes. Sample layouts include conference-style name badges with firm lines, category bars, and QR placement. Design your template first, then import your attendee list or hire badges for your event dates.
Do I need to hire or buy before designing?
No. Design first, then choose hire for a specific event or purchase when you want to own the fleet. Pricing is on the hire and buy pages — no checkout until you are ready.
Can I import names after I design a layout?
Yes. After you create an account, import a spreadsheet into your people directory and map columns to badge fields. The badge roster from spreadsheet page on this site walks through the full people-list workflow.