Flyer Design Tips for CrateOS Event Listings

Your flyer is often the first thing people see when browsing car meets on CrateOS. A clean, readable design can make the difference between someone tapping into your event—or scrolling past it.

The good news? CrateOS is built to work with Instagram-style flyers, so if you already made one for IG, you don’t need to redesign it. Just follow these quick tips to make sure your event stands out.

✅ Use a Square or Vertical Layout

Instagram posts and CrateOS both prioritize a 1:1 square or 4:5 vertical format. Avoid wide, landscape-style flyers—they get cropped or shrunk down on mobile.

✅ Keep It Simple

• Big, readable title – Your event name should be clear at a glance
• Date & Time – Don’t bury this in a corner; keep it front and center
• Location – City or venue name is usually enough

You don’t need to include every detail on the flyer. CrateOS has fields for description, address, and event instructions—that’s where the extra info belongs.

❌ What to Avoid

• Too many sponsor logos crowding the design
• Text that’s too small to read on a phone
• Flyers designed for print (poster format) without adjusting for mobile

💡 Bonus Tips

• Contrast matters – Make sure your text pops against the background
• Leave margin space – Avoid putting key info right on the edges
• Highlight your best angle – Show off the vibe of the meet: night lights, rooftops, lot shots, etc.

Need Inspiration?

Follow us at @crateonscene to see what other organizers are doing. We occasionally feature standout flyer designs in our stories and feed.

This article is part of the Organizer’s Room series—tools and tips to help you run better car meets and shows with CrateOS.