Though we live in a digital world, there are still those who appreciate hand-lettered chalkboard signs. You can see these chalkboard easels outside of boutiques, coffee shops, and small businesses. Chalkboard signs are enticing because you don’t see them very often. Use this to your advantage by using a chalkboard easel to invite your guests to your store or events.

Here are a few tricks and tips for chalkboard easel placement.

Put Your Easel in the Front of Your Event

Your chalkboard easel placement is important—especially if you’re hosting a special event. Intrigue your guests with an illustrated chalkboard easel telling them where to go or what’s inside the event. You can even use multiple chalkboard easels for different lines or food choices.

By placing your chalkboard easel in front of the event and putting important information on it, your guests can navigate themselves to the correct areas. You could also set your chalkboard easel in the front to tell your guest what’s required to come in, such as specific forms of ID, special passes, or a an existing reservation.

Use the Easel as a Bar Menu

A popular way to use a countertop chalkboard sign is to use it as a bar menu. Place your mini chalkboard easel on the countertop with drinks and small plate choices for your guests. This will allow your guests to have the right information to determine their food order.

You can decorate your chalkboard easel with different pictures of food or cocktails to make the chalkboard look aesthetically pleasing. However, remember not to overcrowd your easel so it doesn’t distract from the menu.

Create an Instagram Photo Opportunity

You can use your chalkboard easel as a photo opportunity for your guests! Let your guests snap a picture next to your work of art or funny quote. Not only will this excite and entertain your guests, but it will get your guests talking. You can then use this opportunity to create social media buzz and start a new trend among businesses in your industry. These days it’s important to have a wall or space dedicated to snapping pictures for the ‘gram. Take this opportunity to create a successful marketing campaign.

We hope our tips and trick for placing your chalkboard easel at a special event inspires you to show your creative or funny side! Your guests will love it! To find the perfect tools to create an illustrated chalkboard easel, check out our online store.