Top 6 Tips for Creating Professional Name Tags

Etiquette for Title and Honorifics

In most settings, you will not use honorifics or titles on name badges. However, in some settings, they are appropriate, such as special events. Titles and honorifics include Mr., Ms., Mrs., M.D., Ph.D., Dr., President, and General Manager. Since a name tag is intended to show a person’s identity quickly, in most instances, they should only indicate first and last names and affiliations. 

Squint Factor

You don’t want to host a professional meeting or conference and under-present the name tags. It is terribly disappointing to print your name tags in a font that is too small. This is one reason to limit the information included on the name tag. If you are creating event name tags, one of the perks is being able to network. If guests have to squint to see one another’s information, they will not be as effective.

Using a Logo

Full-color logo name badges provide numerous benefits, including supporting marketing and branding efforts. But it is important to note that the bulk of the space is devoted to the wearer’s name. The logo is not the dominant part of a name tag, although it should be noticeable and memorable. After all, that’s the point.

First and Last Name 

There isn’t some hard, fast rule that pertains to printing first and last names. Sometimes, people have opted to enlarge the first name and make the last name smaller. Today, men and women share first names, as many names are not gender-specific. It can also be confusing to see a bunch of Steve’s and Susan’s walking around. Some may choose to use the person’s first name with their last initial. Again, these should be the same size to provide consistency aesthetically.

Keep a Tidy Name Tag

Take a little care in making sure your name tag is not crooked or sideways. When the name badge is not tidy, it sends others a negative message. It may imply a lack of respect for the event or occasion. Some may take it as a sign of a lack of care or disinterest in your own personal appearance. 

Proper Name Tag Placement

There seems still to be a lot of argument about name tag etiquette. The proper name badge placement is on the right shoulder. Place it as high as you can to help place it openly in other people’s view. This helps them see your name tag and your face. When you extend your right hand for a handshake, you’re already drawn to a person’s right side. 

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