Digital Menu Boards: A Step-By-Step Guide
Tags: menu boards layouts designer productsDescription
The basic anatomy of a digital menu board consists of:
- Background (1920x1080 or 1080x1920 JPEG, PNG or MP4 video)
- Product Data (imported as a XLS spreadsheet or POS API integration)
- Product Data is then added to the Layout Designer using the Product Table
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Step 1 - Creating a basic background:
A background is created in design software like Photoshop or PowerPoint and is saved as an image file (JPEG, PNG). The background can also be a full motion video file created in software like After Effects and saved as a MP4 video file.
Step 2 - Adding Products
Product Data is added to the 'Product Library' through an excel spreadsheet template or POS API integration.
Step 3 - Creating A New Layout
Step 4 - Adding the Background to the Layout
Step 5 - Adding Product Table
Step 6 - Adding Plain Text
Step 5 - Adding Product Table
The Layout Designer also allows you to add other elements to your design like 'Widgets' (scrolling text, weather; etc.), 'Playlists' and more.
Step 6 - Adding Plain Text
Step 7 - Scheduling Your Menu Layout