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Essal Access includes 7 built-in badge layouts. Each has a distinct visual style and arrangement of elements. This article describes each layout and when to use it. Navigate to Badge Designer in the sidebar. The Templates section is at the top of the left panel. Badge Designer showing the layout selector with 7 template options

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Selecting a Layout

Click any layout button in the Templates section. The badge preview in the center panel updates immediately. The selected layout is highlighted with a blue border and a checkmark. Your choice is saved when you click Save in the right panel header.

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The 7 Built-In Layouts

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Modern

A clean, contemporary layout with a distinctive left sidebar in your primary color, a circular employee photo, and QR code beside it. The right area is white with the company logo at the top, followed by the employee’s name, a role pill, department, and other enabled fields. Best for: Professional services, technology companies, modern workplaces that want a sleek, minimal look.

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Corporate

A structured, formal layout with a full-width primary-color header bar containing the company logo and employee ID. The body shows the employee photo beside their name, role, and department. A QR code sits at the bottom right with a colored accent stripe. Available in both landscape and portrait arrangements:
  • Landscape — horizontal photo and details side by side
  • Portrait — circular photo centered below the header, details in a floating card
Best for: Large enterprises, banks, hospitals, government institutions — anywhere a formal, hierarchical design is expected.

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Tech

A dark-themed layout with a near-black gradient background. The employee photo is styled in grayscale with high contrast and a green “active” status dot. Text is white and light-gray on dark. The employee’s last name appears in your primary color. Field labels are minimal and uppercase. Best for: IT departments, security operations, tech startups, or organizations where a modern, digital aesthetic is preferred.

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Conference

A versatile layout designed for events and large gatherings. The employee’s name is displayed in a very large, bold font — optimized for legibility at a glance across a room. A vertical strip in your primary color runs down the left edge. Available in landscape and portrait:
  • Landscape — photo floats to the right, large name on the left
  • Portrait — photo is centered, very large name below it with a bold role pill
Best for: Conferences, trade shows, events, trade fairs — anywhere fast visual identification from a distance is important.

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Minimal

A clean white layout with no heavy decorative elements. The photo and logo are small and unobtrusive. Content is arranged in a simple vertical flow with a thin primary-color accent bar. Maximum information density in a restrained design. Best for: Organizations that prefer understated design, or where badge printing costs require minimizing ink coverage.

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Gradient

A bold, colorful layout with a full-badge gradient flowing from your primary color to your accent color. Decorative pulse orbs add depth. The QR code sits in a glassmorphic container. The employee’s name and role are displayed in large white text. Badge ID and Employee ID appear in glassy chips at the bottom. Best for: Creative agencies, media companies, events, hospitality — anywhere visual impact matters more than formality.

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Executive

A sophisticated dark-slate layout with subtle gold (amber) accents. A horizontal amber line runs across the top. The employee photo has a gold glow border. The company logo is rendered in amber. An Executive label with an animated amber dot marks the badge type. Best for: C-suite and senior leadership badges, VIP passes, financial institutions, or any scenario requiring a premium, distinctive badge.

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Layout Comparison