Remember the movie scene where employees were required to wear buttons and pins to show off their “personality”? Forget the mandatory part. At 3DEXPERIENCE World 2027, flair is something you choose, earn, collect, and we want it to go viral.
What Is Flair?
Flair is the colorful collection of buttons, pins, and badges that shows off your individuality and enthusiasm. At 3DEXPERIENCE World, flair takes the form of badge ribbons. Over the years, ribbon fever has spread across our community, from the coveted CSWE ribbon to the legendary Bacon Brotherhood. This year, we’re calling it #RibbonQuest.
Join Us in Nashville
Pack your creativity and head to Music City for 3DEXPERIENCE World 2027, February 14-17, in Nashville, TN. Bring your own flair to share, and leave with a badge so loaded it needs its own zip code.
How to Participate
- Come up with your idea. Many groups already have their own requirements for earning a ribbon. For example, if you earn your CSWE you are given your “CSWE” ribbon. Attend the Women in Tech breakfast and you’ve earned your “#WomenInTech” ribbon. Even finding and meeting members of our social media team will earn you the “Tag, You’re It” ribbon. Your group, your user community, or your team could be next.
- Design the perfect ribbon. Use the provided ribbon template and specs below so every design looks sharp on a badge. Add your own colors, slogans, and personality.
At your own expense:- Design your ribbon.
- Find a supplier. Here are some examples:
PC Name Tag
VistaPrint
4imprint - Submit your order and
- Remember to bring them to Nashville!
- Keep it positive. All ribbons must follow the event’s code of conduct (scroll to end of page). Keep them event-focused, inclusive, and most of all, fun.
- Promote your ribbon on social media. The best way to share your ribbon or how to earn your ribbon is through social media. Always use these hashtags: #3DXW27, #RibbonQuest. SOLIDWORKS will help spread the word.
Why It’s More Than Just Ribbons
Every ribbon is a conversation starter. Want that rare ribbon? You’ll have to find the group that created it, learn their story, and maybe complete their challenge. That’s how new connections get made, networking happens naturally, and strangers become colleagues and friends. It’s also a friendly competition. Who will walk away with the most flair? Who will design the most creative ribbon? Who will become the ultimate collector?
Ready to Collect?
Start brainstorming your ribbon today, rally your community, and get ready to trade, chase, and show off your collection across four days in Nashville. We can’t wait to see how much flair you’ll collect.
Bring it on! See you at 3DXW27. #RibbonQuest
