Branding Portal Overview

Complete overview of all branding features and options

7 min readLast updated: 1/15/2024142 found helpful

Branding Portal Overview

The Branding Portal is your central place to customize the appearance of your Flight Display to match your brand identity. This article provides a complete overview of all available features.

Portal Navigation

Accessing the Branding Portal

  • Log In
  • - Open https://lobbyflight.com/login

    - Enter your hotel email and password

    - Click "Sign in"

  • Navigate to Branding
  • - Click on "Branding" in the main navigation

    - Or use the direct link: /portal/branding

  • Portal Layout
  • - Clear sections

    - Visual feedback

    - Live preview available

    Main Areas

    1. Hotel Logo

    Function: Upload and manage your hotel logo

    What You Can Do:

  • Upload logo (PNG, JPG, SVG, WebP)
  • Maximum file size: 2 MB
  • Replace/remove logo
  • Real-time preview
  • Where It Appears:

  • Header of the Flight Display (left side)
  • Next to the hotel name
  • Visible on all display pages
  • More Info: Upload and Manage Logo

    2. Brand Colors

    Function: Customize the color palette

    What You Can Do:

  • Select primary color (buttons, accents)
  • Select secondary color (hover, backgrounds)
  • Use 8 predefined themes
  • Enter custom hex codes
  • Live preview of colors
  • Where It Appears:

  • Tab navigation (Departures/Arrivals)
  • Buttons and interactive elements
  • Header accents
  • Info slide backgrounds
  • More Info: Customize Colors and Use Themes

    Features in Detail

    Logo Area

    Upload Options:

    - Drag & Drop: Drag file into the area
    - File Browser: Select file via "Upload a logo"
    - Preview: Immediate display after upload
    - Actions: Replace, Remove

    Status Display:

  • ✅ Logo uploaded: Green confirmation
  • ⏳ Uploading...: Loading indicator during upload
  • ❌ Error: Red error message with details
  • Validation:

  • File type check before upload
  • Size check (max 2 MB)
  • Automatic optimization
  • Error handling with clear messages
  • Color Area

    Theme Selection:

    8 Predefined Themes:
    1. Ocean Blue (Default)
    2. Forest Green
    3. Royal Purple
    4. Sunset Orange
    5. Ruby Red
    6. Midnight Blue
    7. Emerald
    8. Slate Gray

    Manual Entry:

  • Color Picker for visual selection
  • Hex code entry (#RRGGBB)
  • Automatic validation
  • Live preview during selection
  • Preview Boxes:

  • Primary color: Left box
  • Secondary color: Right box
  • Color code displayed
  • Clickable for editing
  • Save Function

    Auto-Save:

  • Logo: Automatically saved after upload
  • Colors: Manual saving required
  • Confirmations:

  • "Logo uploaded successfully!"
  • "Colors saved successfully!"
  • Green confirmation message (3 seconds)
  • Error Handling:

  • Red error messages
  • Detailed error description
  • Solution suggestions
  • Workflow Examples

    Initial Setup

    Step 1: Upload Logo

    1. Navigate to Branding
    2. Upload your hotel logo (max 2 MB)
    3. Check the preview
    4. ✅ Logo is automatically saved

    Step 2: Customize Colors

    1. Scroll to "Brand Colors"
    2. Choose a theme OR
    3. Select custom colors
    4. Click "Save Colors"
    5. ✅ Colors saved

    Step 3: Test Preview

    1. Click "Preview" in the navigation
    2. See your branding live
    3. Test on different devices
    4. If needed: Return to Branding and adjust

    Step 4: Activate Display

    1. Copy the display URL
    2. Open it on your Android display
    3. Add to Home Screen
    4. ✅ Display running with your branding!

    Performing a Rebrand

    Scenario: Your hotel has new brand colors

    Process:

    1. Remove old logo:
       - Click "Remove Logo"
       - Confirm
    
    2. Upload new logo:
       - Upload the new logo
       - Check the display
    
    3. Set new colors:
       - Change primary color
       - Change secondary color
       - Click "Save Colors"
    
    4. Update display:
       - Wait 5 minutes (auto-refresh) OR
       - Press F5 on the display
    
    5. ✅ Rebranding complete

    Responsive Design

    Desktop View (>1024px)

    Layout:

  • Two columns
  • Logo area on left
  • Color area on right
  • Full preview size
  • Tablet View (768px - 1024px)

    Layout:

  • One column
  • Logo area on top
  • Color area below
  • Compact preview
  • Mobile View (<768px)

    Layout:

  • Stacked vertically
  • Full-width elements
  • Touch-optimized buttons
  • Smaller preview boxes
  • Tip: Use Desktop/Tablet for the best branding experience.

    Animations and Feedback

    Framer Motion Animations

    On Page Load:

    - Stagger effect (elements appear sequentially)
    - Fade-in from top
    - 0.5s duration
    - Smooth easing

    On Hover:

    - Buttons: Slight lift (translateY)
    - Color boxes: Scale (scale 1.02)
    - Smooth transitions (0.2s)

    On Save:

    - Success: Green slide-in message
    - Error: Red shake animation
    - Auto-dismiss after 3 seconds

    Visual Feedback

    Loading States:

  • Upload: Spinner animation
  • Saving: "Saving..." button text
  • Processing: Disabled state during processing
  • Success Messages:

  • Green background (#22C55E)
  • Checkmark icon
  • Clear confirmation text
  • Error Messages:

  • Red background (#EF4444)
  • X icon
  • Detailed error description
  • Keyboard Shortcuts

    Work Faster with Keyboard:

    Ctrl/Cmd + S: Save colors
    Tab: Navigate between fields
    Enter: Confirm color in Color Picker
    Esc: Close modals/dialogs

    Subscription Plan Differences

    Branding in All Plans

    Basic (€69/month):

  • ✅ Upload logo
  • ✅ Customize colors
  • ✅ 8 themes available
  • ✅ Live preview
  • Pro (€149/month):

  • ✅ All Basic features
  • ✅ More display options
  • ✅ 3 airports
  • Premium (€199/month):

  • ✅ All Pro features
  • ✅ White-label options (coming soon)
  • ✅ Unlimited airports
  • Branding features are the same in all plans!

    Best Practices

    1. Preparation

    Before You Start:

  • Logo ready in high quality (PNG recommended)
  • Brand colors noted as hex codes
  • Display device ready for testing
  • Team informed about changes
  • 2. Order

    Recommended Workflow:

    1. Upload logo
       ↓
    2. Customize colors
       ↓
    3. Test preview
       ↓
    4. Fine-tune
       ↓
    5. Activate display

    3. Testing

    Important Tests:

  • Desktop preview in the portal
  • Display URL on actual device
  • Different times of day (lighting!)
  • QR code scan from smartphone
  • Get team feedback
  • 4. Documentation

    What You Should Document:

  • Logo version/filename
  • Hex codes used
  • Date of changes
  • Theme used (if applicable)
  • Why?:

  • Consistency across all channels
  • Easy rollback if needed
  • Team reference
  • Troubleshooting

    Changes Not Visible

    Problem: Branding doesn't appear on display

    Solution:

  • Check for "Saved successfully!" message
  • Wait 5 minutes (auto-refresh)
  • Or: Press F5 on display
  • Or: Clear browser cache
  • Upload Fails

    Problem: Logo cannot be uploaded

    Solution:

  • Check file size (max 2 MB)
  • Check file format (PNG, JPG, SVG, WebP)
  • Check internet connection
  • Try a different browser
  • Colors Not as Expected

    Problem: Colors look different

    Solution:

  • Check display calibration
  • Test on actual display device
  • Consider ambient light
  • Check contrast with WebAIM tool
  • Frequently Asked Questions

    How long does branding setup take?

    Typically 10-15 minutes for logo + colors.

    Can I undo changes?

    Yes, you can change logo/colors at any time. Old versions are not saved.

    Do I need to restart the display after changes?

    No, auto-refresh after 5 minutes. Or manually press F5.

    Can I have different branding for different displays?

    No, one hotel = one branding for all displays.

    Do you support video logos?

    No, only static images (PNG, JPG, SVG, WebP).

    Next Steps

    After branding setup:

  • Configure Airport Selection - Choose your airports
  • Customize Display Behavior - Configure refresh, rotation
  • Open Display Preview - See everything live
  • Support

    Questions about the Branding Portal?

  • Email: info@lobbyflight.com
  • Phone: +43 650 753 1811
  • Live Chat: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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