An event badge can carry more than a name or access level. With the right finish, artwork and lanyard, it can become part of your event’s visual identity.
Anymade Display offers custom acrylic event badges with clear/tint, holographic, frosted and glitter options, plus custom shapes and optional cutout details. Choose from three available sizes, select a vertical or horizontal layout, and coordinate the lanyard color and printed logo with your event branding.
This guide helps you choose a design for your convention, conference, festival, campus event or branded gathering. For frosted or glitter finishes, contact us to confirm your preferred configuration before ordering.
In this guide: Finish comparison · Choosing a finish · Custom shapes · Cutout designs · Available sizes · Custom lanyards · Artwork checklist · FAQs
Custom Acrylic Event Badge Finishes at a Glance
Start with the look you want, then consider how clearly people need to read the badge.
| Finish | Visual effect | Design direction to consider |
|---|---|---|
| Clear / Tint acrylic | Custom background colors with adjustable transparency | Brand-colored backgrounds, translucent color effects and artwork with selected clear areas |
| Holographic acrylic | A shifting, rainbow-like effect under light | Convention artwork, gaming events and standout VIP credentials |
| Frosted acrylic | A softer, diffused appearance | Restrained branding, simple typography and clean layouts |
| Glitter acrylic | A sparkling appearance | Celebration themes, fan events and expressive artwork |
Choose the finish for the badge’s surface appearance. Custom shapes and cutout details are separate design options, covered below.
Which Acrylic Finish Fits Your Event?
Clear / Tint Acrylic: Customize the Background Color and Transparency
Clear/tint acrylic does not mean the badge has to be colorless. You can customize the background color and adjust its transparency to create the look you want—from a light, see-through tint to a more solid-looking colored background.
This gives your event artwork more flexibility. Use a translucent brand color across the background, keep selected areas clear, or combine colored and transparent areas within one design.
Send your preferred background color and indicate how transparent you want it to appear. Because clothing and lighting can affect the appearance of translucent colors, keep important names and role labels easy to distinguish and review the intended effect with your artwork.
Holographic Acrylic: Add Movement and Color
Holographic acrylic creates a rainbow-like effect that changes with the light and viewing angle. It is a design option worth considering for anime conventions, gaming events, creator gatherings and special guest passes.
Give the effect room to show without letting it compete with every element. A clear focal point—such as a mascot or event logo—can make the design easier to understand.
Frosted Acrylic: Create a Softer Look
Frosted acrylic offers a diffused appearance for organizers who prefer a quieter visual style. It can complement simple logos, controlled color palettes and uncluttered layouts.
Choose it for the overall look you want, then check the contrast of names, role labels and other essential text in the proposed design.
Glitter Acrylic: Bring Sparkle to the Design
Glitter acrylic adds a sparkling element to a badge. Consider it for fan conventions, celebration events or artwork with a playful theme.
Keep the information hierarchy simple. A prominent event name and a clear role label can help the badge remain useful while the finish provides decoration.
Custom Shape Acrylic Event Badges
Anymade Display can customize the outer shape of your acrylic event badge. You are not limited to a standard rectangle: the outline can follow your logo, mascot, symbol or another shape that fits your event artwork.
A custom shape changes the outside silhouette of the badge. For example, a convention badge could follow a mascot outline, while a branded event pass could use the shape of a recognizable logo or emblem.
Choose the finish and outer shape as separate parts of the design. Allow room for readable text and a secure lanyard attachment, and send the intended outline so we can review the final dimensions and any narrow or delicate areas before production. Explore our custom shape acrylic badges for this option.
Cutout Design: Add Openings Within Your Badge
A cutout design removes selected areas of the acrylic to create visible openings. These details can highlight a symbol, reinforce a logo or add interest around an illustrated element.
Custom shape defines the outside outline; cutout design creates openings within that outline. You can request either option or combine them, subject to artwork review. Show the intended outer edge and internal openings separately when sending your design.
Small openings, narrow connections and details near the lanyard attachment need careful review. Keep essential text away from cutout areas, and allow room for any adjustments recommended during artwork preparation.
Available Acrylic Event Badge Sizes
The current standard acrylic badge product offers these sizes. For a custom shape, confirm the overall width and height with us during artwork review:
| Finished badge size | Approximate size in inches | Layout to consider |
|---|---|---|
| 70 × 100 mm | 2.76 × 3.94 in | A compact logo and role-focused design |
| 80 × 120 mm | 3.15 × 4.72 in | A balanced layout with artwork and identification |
| 90 × 130 mm | 3.54 × 5.12 in | More room for illustrations and supporting information |
Vertical and horizontal orientations are available.
Choose the size after deciding what the badge must display. A logo with a large VIP or STAFF label needs a different layout from a badge containing a name, company and additional information.
Review the design at its actual finished size. For more planning advice, see our event badge size guide.
Match Your Badge with a Custom Logo Lanyard
The lanyard is another visible part of your event branding. You can select its color and customize it with your logo, event name or artwork.
A simple approach is to use a key color from the badge design and keep the lanyard imprint easy to recognize. If you use different colors for attendee groups, include a clear written role on the badge as well.
Review the badge and lanyard together, including orientation, attachment and logo placement. Every acrylic badge includes a FREE solid-color lanyard. Custom lanyard printing is FREE for orders of 100 pcs or more. For orders under 100 pcs, please contact us for a custom printing quote.
What to Send for Your Custom Badge Design
To help us prepare your badge, send:
- Your logo or event artwork
- Preferred finish, background color and transparency
- Custom outer shape and any internal cutout ideas
- Badge size and orientation
- Required text and badge categories
- Lanyard color and logo artwork
- Quantity, delivery location and required arrival date
Anymade Display provides a digital proof before production. Use it to review the layout, spelling, dimensions, background color and transparency, outer shape and cutout details.
For holographic and glitter effects, request photos or video of the material as well. A digital layout alone cannot show exactly how a reflective finish changes under light.
Still deciding on the badge material? Our acrylic vs. PVC event badge comparison covers the broader choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What finishes are available for custom acrylic event badges?
Anymade Display offers clear/tint, holographic, frosted and glitter acrylic options. Clear/tint designs can include a custom background color with adjustable transparency. Send your preferred color and effect with your artwork so the finish and layout can be reviewed together.
Does clear/tint acrylic have to be colorless?
No. Clear/tint designs can have a colored background, and the background transparency can be adjusted. You can request a light translucent tint, a more solid-looking color, or selected clear areas. Tell us your preferred color and transparency when submitting the artwork.
Can you make custom shape acrylic event badges?
Yes. Anymade Display can customize the badge’s outer shape to follow a logo, mascot, symbol or other artwork. Custom shape changes the outside silhouette; cutout design adds openings within it. We review the outline, overall dimensions and lanyard attachment before production.
Can I add a cutout to my acrylic badge?
Yes, optional cutout designs are available. The openings should be reviewed for their size, position and connection to the remaining acrylic. Send the intended design so we can check whether adjustments are needed before production.
Can the lanyard have my own logo?
Yes. Every acrylic badge comes with a FREE solid-color lanyard. Custom logo printing on the lanyard is FREE for orders of 100 pcs or more. For orders under 100 pcs, please contact us for a custom printing quote. Include your lanyard design with the badge artwork so both pieces can be coordinated.
What sizes can I choose?
The current product offers 70 × 100 mm, 80 × 120 mm and 90 × 130 mm, with vertical or horizontal orientation. Choose according to the artwork and information your badge needs to display.
Create a Badge That Fits Your Event
Start with the artwork and the information people need to recognize. Then choose a finish, background color and transparency, size, outer shape, cutout details and lanyard that work together.
Explore our custom acrylic event badges, or send your artwork and event requirements to info@anymadedisplay.com to discuss your design.
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