Flock 2026: Name Badges #61

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opened 2026-05-07 09:46:49 +00:00 by ekidney · 10 comments
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What do you need?

A conference name badge that we will use for Flock 2026.

Artwork is to be created from the existing vectors on #10 - therefore this ticket cannot be started until #10 is complete.

For the front of the badge, we no longer need to include names as labels will be printed onsite to attach to the badge. Therefore, we need to include space for that label.

Regarding the information present on the back of the badge, we can re-use information from last year and update links to 2026.

Required files would be an SVG source file, a PDF in CMYK for print and PNGs of both sides. The size should be 3.5 x 5.5 inches.

Request type

Graphic Design / Artwork (logo, an icon, an infographic, swag design, etc.)

Problem Statement

Every year we create name badges for Flock attendees. It aids in networking and also gives the conference a professional feel :)

Contacts

Flock planning team

Deadline

1st June 2026 - need to confirm printing deadline.

Who will benefit?

Flock attendees

Inspiration Examples

2025’s graphics: https://forge.fedoraproject.org/design/assets/src/branch/main/past-events/flock/2025/name%20badges

2025’s ticket: https://gitlab.com/fedora/design/team/media/events/-/work_items/28

Priority / Severity

High (This will bring a huge increase in performance/productivity/usability cover)

### What do you need? A conference name badge that we will use for Flock 2026. Artwork is to be created from the existing vectors on https://forge.fedoraproject.org/design/tickets/issues/10 - therefore this ticket cannot be started until #10 is complete. For the front of the badge, we no longer need to include names as labels will be printed onsite to attach to the badge. Therefore, we need to include space for that label. Regarding the information present on the back of the badge, we can re-use information from last year and update links to 2026. Required files would be an SVG source file, a PDF in CMYK for print and PNGs of both sides. The size should be 3.5 x 5.5 inches. ### Request type Graphic Design / Artwork (logo, an icon, an infographic, swag design, etc.) ### Problem Statement Every year we create name badges for Flock attendees. It aids in networking and also gives the conference a professional feel :) ### Contacts Flock planning team ### Deadline 1st June 2026 - need to confirm printing deadline. ### Who will benefit? Flock attendees ### Inspiration Examples 2025’s graphics: https://forge.fedoraproject.org/design/assets/src/branch/main/past-events/flock/2025/name%20badges 2025’s ticket: https://gitlab.com/fedora/design/team/media/events/-/work_items/28 ### Priority / Severity High (This will bring a huge increase in performance/productivity/usability cover)
ekidney self-assigned this 2026-05-07 09:46:50 +00:00
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Started having a look at this today :) I’m not looking for feedback yet, just wanted to provide an update on where I’m at.
I used last year's name badge as a base:

flock-badge-2025-sample

Looking at last years badge, I wanted to think more about the hierarchy of information and give more importance to the names. I'd like to increase the size of the name compared to last year. I believe this year the names will be added to the badge via a label at the check in desk so I need to check with the planning team to confirm how big that label is.

I tried out the different graphics we have available from ticket #10 and played around with some possible layouts. These are not refined, just meant to give a general visual for the idea.

Screenshot From 2026-05-13 12-53-25

I like the look of idea 3, but for a name badge it would be too busy and take away from the printed name. Therefore, I am leaning towards idea 1 and I’ll continue to develop that.

My plan is to play around with the light rays and stars and overall make the graphic feel more connected to the rest of the badge. I'll work on refining the layout overall also.

I’ll post another update by the end of the week :)

Started having a look at this today :) I’m not looking for feedback yet, just wanted to provide an update on where I’m at. I used last year's name badge as a base: ![flock-badge-2025-sample](/attachments/d284811b-2070-43d9-bcc9-81a603955b52) Looking at last years badge, I wanted to think more about the hierarchy of information and give more importance to the names. I'd like to increase the size of the name compared to last year. I believe this year the names will be added to the badge via a label at the check in desk so I need to check with the planning team to confirm how big that label is. I tried out the different graphics we have available from ticket #10 and played around with some possible layouts. These are not refined, just meant to give a general visual for the idea. ![Screenshot From 2026-05-13 12-53-25](/attachments/c8b5db5b-5017-42f6-80ea-661843ef80f5) I like the look of idea 3, but for a name badge it would be too busy and take away from the printed name. Therefore, I am leaning towards idea 1 and I’ll continue to develop that. My plan is to play around with the light rays and stars and overall make the graphic feel more connected to the rest of the badge. I'll work on refining the layout overall also. I’ll post another update by the end of the week :)
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I think design 3 could in fact be improved if the text had more space.
Also, speaking of the text, I think we could use a bold version of the font for the name, and keep the organization (or whatever the "Fedora" placeholder text is meant to be

I think design 3 could in fact be improved if the text had more space. Also, speaking of the text, I think we could use a bold version of the font for the name, and keep the organization (or whatever the "Fedora" placeholder text is meant to be
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Following my previous update, I have a more refined draft.

Front

flock-badge-2026-front

Worked idea 1 some more with the intention of the attendee's name being prominent and easy to read. Here are the changes I made:

  1. Centrally aligned the Flock logo - this has to be done by eye rather than the align tool due to the bottom feather. I think I have it looking ok. I also centred the banner and date too.
  2. Centre Fedora logo mark - Blurred the glow behind the logo mark to make it more subtle.
  3. Adjusted the stars around the Fedora logo mark to make it more balanced.
  4. Increased the scale of the ‘light rays’ coming from the Fedora logo mark to make it more connected to the rest of the badge.
  5. Moved the ‘Sponsored by Red Hat’ to the right-hand side.
  6. Aligned the attendee's name and organisation to the left.

Back

flock-badge-2026-back

For the back, I updated what we had for last year.

  1. Updated the QR code and short URL to point to the new schedule
  2. Updated the flock website link.
  3. Matched the background to the same Fedora Dark Blue used on the front.

I won’t be online next week, so I will make relevant changes when I’m back on the 25th. This is due end of the month, so I'm planning to finalise everything that week I'm back.

Source SVGs for the font and back are attached below.

Following my previous update, I have a more refined draft. ## Front ![flock-badge-2026-front](/attachments/b1c022fd-4312-4a36-96bb-e380e504b3dc) Worked idea 1 some more with the intention of the attendee's name being prominent and easy to read. Here are the changes I made: 1. Centrally aligned the Flock logo - this has to be done by eye rather than the align tool due to the bottom feather. I think I have it looking ok. I also centred the banner and date too. 2. Centre Fedora logo mark - Blurred the glow behind the logo mark to make it more subtle. 3. Adjusted the stars around the Fedora logo mark to make it more balanced. 4. Increased the scale of the ‘light rays’ coming from the Fedora logo mark to make it more connected to the rest of the badge. 5. Moved the ‘Sponsored by Red Hat’ to the right-hand side. 6. Aligned the attendee's name and organisation to the left. ## Back ![flock-badge-2026-back](/attachments/0a38b2b0-8075-4d44-adf8-7c5a6b5946e3) For the back, I updated what we had for last year. 1. Updated the QR code and short URL to point to the new schedule 2. Updated the flock website link. 3. Matched the background to the same Fedora Dark Blue used on the front. I won’t be online next week, so I will make relevant changes when I’m back on the 25th. This is due end of the month, so I'm planning to finalise everything that week I'm back. Source SVGs for the font and back are attached below.
Owner

Love this version!!

I am wondering, do you know if the top cutout for the lanyard is one or two holes? I’m just thinking coz the CentOS Connect ones from this year were two holes and worried about the Fedora logo in the top left getting cut of if it was two.

One small thing is that it looks like the Flock logo might be too much to the left. I can help fix that as I know you’re away next week :) Is that okay?

Love this version!! I am wondering, do you know if the top cutout for the lanyard is one or two holes? I’m just thinking coz the CentOS Connect ones from this year were two holes and worried about the Fedora logo in the top left getting cut of if it was two. One small thing is that it looks like the Flock logo might be too much to the left. I can help fix that as I know you’re away next week :) Is that okay?
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Emma this version looks absolutely amazing! I think it’s honestly so cute and really great use of the vector designs you made!

And crazy seeing how the adjustments you made in between versions brought it together- it really makes all the difference!

  • Agree with Jess, if there’s a way to figure out the hole number for the lanyard that’s smart to consider.
  • 😂 Before I saw Jess’s comment I was also going to say I’d shift the Flock logo to the right a little bit more.
  • No notes for the back!
Emma this version looks absolutely amazing! I think it’s honestly so cute and really great use of the vector designs you made! And crazy seeing how the adjustments you made in between versions brought it together- it really makes all the difference! - Agree with Jess, if there’s a way to figure out the hole number for the lanyard that’s smart to consider. - 😂 Before I saw Jess’s comment I was also going to say I’d shift the Flock logo to the right a little bit more. - No notes for the back!
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@jesschitas @madelinepeck Thank you both for feedback!!

I am wondering, do you know if the top cutout for the lanyard is one or two holes?

Ahh you're right! I believe it's two holes this year. I will move the logo so it won't be cut out.

One small thing is that it looks like the Flock logo might be too much to the left. I can help fix that as I know you’re away next week :) Is that okay?

I was trying to balance it out bc the feather on the lower left but looking at it with fresh eyes I agree it's too far 😆 I'm back today so I can fix it - thank you though!!

I'll make the above changes and work on converting these for print 😄

@jesschitas @madelinepeck Thank you both for feedback!! > I am wondering, do you know if the top cutout for the lanyard is one or two holes? Ahh you're right! I believe it's two holes this year. I will move the logo so it won't be cut out. > One small thing is that it looks like the Flock logo might be too much to the left. I can help fix that as I know you’re away next week :) Is that okay? I was trying to balance it out bc the feather on the lower left but looking at it with fresh eyes I agree it's too far 😆 I'm back today so I can fix it - thank you though!! I'll make the above changes and work on converting these for print 😄
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Updated version! Changes:

  • Moved the flock logo to the right.
  • Found out the label will be 76x38 mm, so I adjusted the section for it accordingly. Had to scale the graphic down to make room.
  • I removed the fedora logo to account for the two holes for the lanyard. It should be ok since the logo mark is the main graphic and the logo will be on the lanyard too.

flock-badge-2026-front

Updated version! Changes: - Moved the flock logo to the right. - Found out the label will be 76x38 mm, so I adjusted the section for it accordingly. Had to scale the graphic down to make room. - I removed the fedora logo to account for the two holes for the lanyard. It should be ok since the logo mark is the main graphic and the logo will be on the lanyard too. ![flock-badge-2026-front](/attachments/99ef43af-3790-49c0-8159-df946f2ddc74)
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@ekidney wrote in #61 (comment):

Updated version! Changes:

  • Moved the flock logo to the right.
  • Found out the label will be 76x38 mm, so I adjusted the section for it accordingly. Had to scale the graphic down to make room.
  • I removed the fedora logo to account for the two holes for the lanyard. It should be ok since the logo mark is the main graphic and the logo will be on the lanyard too.

Looks amazing Emma!

@ekidney wrote in https://forge.fedoraproject.org/design/tickets/issues/61#issuecomment-760533: > Updated version! Changes: > > * Moved the flock logo to the right. > * Found out the label will be 76x38 mm, so I adjusted the section for it accordingly. Had to scale the graphic down to make room. > * I removed the fedora logo to account for the two holes for the lanyard. It should be ok since the logo mark is the main graphic and the logo will be on the lanyard too. Looks amazing Emma!
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We could make holes on the design itself, unless you think that's not necessary

We could make holes on the design itself, unless you think that's not necessary
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Files were sent to organisers over the weekend :) Adding to the ticket for documentation.

PDF optimised for print: flock-name-badge-2026

Back-up PNGs for front and back:

badge-2026-front

badge-2026-back

Source SVG:

flock-badge-2026

Closing as complete.

Files were sent to organisers over the weekend :) Adding to the ticket for documentation. PDF optimised for print: [flock-name-badge-2026](/attachments/f3a300c3-ae58-4e61-b6fc-a8c2dc7ca419) Back-up PNGs for front and back: ![badge-2026-front](/attachments/cf7064e0-ed93-4352-a194-91ec48345691) ![badge-2026-back](/attachments/f394a38e-93ed-4ce3-937e-6800e98590b6) Source SVG: ![flock-badge-2026](/attachments/75528b65-c461-471e-9160-44e8ca2a18e1) Closing as complete.
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