> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.essal.cloud/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Choosing a Badge Layout {/* category: Badge Design & Templates */} 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 *** ## 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. *** ## The 7 Built-In Layouts ### 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. *** ### 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. *** ### 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. *** ### 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. *** ### 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. *** ### 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. *** ### 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. *** ## Layout Comparison | Layout | Background | Photo style | Tone | | ---------- | -------------------- | ------------------------ | ----------------- | | Modern | White | Circle, left sidebar | Contemporary | | Corporate | White + color header | Square/circle, prominent | Formal | | Tech | Dark gradient | Grayscale + contrast | Modern, digital | | Conference | White | Circle, floating | Event-focused | | Minimal | White | Small circle | Clean, restrained | | Gradient | Full color gradient | Circle with glow | Bold, creative | | Executive | Dark slate | Circle with gold glow | Premium, luxury |