Digital Menu Board Creation Recipe

Inspired by Boathouse Restaurant

Time4h

Serves1

Matching digital menu boards from a menu in your account, Up to 3 boards, Professional formatting, Designed with your brand, Formatted for optimal screen presentation, One round of revisions, Fully editable menu once project is complete

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Ingredients

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Project Scope & Deliverables

1 item Menu data export or access

3 items Up to 3 digital menu board layouts

1 package Brand assets (logo, colors, fonts, imagery)

3 items Professional formatting and layout templates

3 items Screen-optimized artwork files (PNG/PDF/MP4 as needed)

1 package Editable source files (PSD/AI/Canva/Figma)

1 item One round of revisions

1 package Final delivery package (zip) with export presets

Technical & Account Requirements

1 item Access to your menu in our platform or CSV export

1 item Preferred screen dimensions / resolution

1 item Brand guidelines or style notes

1 set High-resolution logo files

0 items Any photography or imagery to include (optional)

Optional Add-ons (priced separately)

0 items Animated boards or motion graphics

0 items More than 3 boards

0 items Additional revision rounds

0 items Content writing / menu item descriptions

Method

Initial Setup & Gathering Materials

Receive menu and brand assets

Client provides access to menu in their account or supplies a CSV export, plus brand assets including logos, color values, preferred fonts, and any imagery. Also provide preferred screen dimensions and any layout examples or inspiration.

Designer reviews the menu data for completeness, flags missing prices, descriptions, or sections, and requests any clarifications from the client before starting layout work.

Design & Formatting

Create three board templates

Designer creates up to three distinct digital board layouts optimized for the provided screen dimensions. Each layout uses the client's brand colors, type hierarchy, and imagery. Layouts are formatted for legibility from typical viewing distances (high contrast, large type for item names/prices, logical section grouping).

Populate layouts with menu items from the provided data, ensuring correct pricing, item names, and categories. Adjust spacing and hierarchy so each board reads clearly and balances visual elements (photos, icons, price tags).

Export screen-optimized files for each board in requested formats (PNG for stills, MP4 or GIF if animations requested) and prepare editable source files (Figma, PSD, AI, or Canva).

Review & Revisions

Client review

Designer delivers the three board mockups and editable files for client review. Client provides consolidated feedback in one round of revisions.

Designer implements requested revisions (type, spacing, color adjustments, copy edits) and republishes the updated boards. Additional changes beyond the included one revision round are treated as add-ons per the optional items list.

Final Delivery & Handoff

Prepare final package

Designer compiles final deliverables into a ZIP: screen-optimized files, editable source files, export presets, and basic installation notes (recommended file names, resolution, and playback tips).

Deliver final package to client via preferred method (cloud share, email). Provide brief guidance on how to upload to the client's digital signage system and an offer for paid support if needed for installation or additional revisions.