That looks nice and simple, but also comically large to me. I'm surprised by the remark in the article that 4"x8" is a recommended size. Anything bigger than

That looks nice and simple, but also comically large to me. I'm surprised by the remark in the article that 4"x8" is a recommended size. Anything bigger than a postcard and I'll be wearing it as little as possible. How much I like a badge is pretty much in proportion to how small it is. A large badge optimizes for the wrong thing: I may (try to) read tens of names, but you're asking me to wear the badge all day every day. If I got a badge like this, I'd either throw it in my bag (and only take it out for proof of registration when required), or cut it off right below my first name. (Putting badges on lanyards seems an odd choice in the first place. Why not, oh, an arm wrap which attaches just below my shoulder? Then at least it won't bounce around and flip backwards and get in my way all the time. You're a tech conference! You really have nobody here who can think of how to improve on a piece of paper looped around your neck with a piece of string?)