Designing Interactive Seating Plans for Events

New to seating plan design? For a practical walk-through of layout decisions before you open the editor — aisle widths, accessibility positions, common pitfalls in small venues — see our guide on setting up a seating plan for a small venue.

• Design venue layouts with a grid-based canvas (10 to 100 rows and columns)
• Create seat categories for different pricing areas (Stalls, Circle, Premium, Accessible)
• Add visual elements like stages, walkways, stairs, and facility markers
• Label seats with row letters and seat numbers using automatic or manual tools
• Fine-tune positioning with offset controls for curved rows
• Reuse seating plans from previous events
• Add background images from architectural floor plans

The seating plan editor showing the sidebar, toolbar, canvas, and Full screen button on the right

At a glance: Design your layout, label your seats, assign categories, then preview what customers will see.

Think of it this way:

• Design mode creates the structure (where seats exist)
• Label mode names the seats (what customers see on their tickets)
• Category mode groups seats for pricing (what customers pay)

The seating plan editor in full-screen Design mode showing a theatre layout with stage, seats, and the toolbar with Columns, Rows, and Seat element controls

• Add and remove seats by clicking grid positions
• Place visual elements (stage, walkways, stairs, toilets, doors)
• Adjust grid size (rows and columns)
• Select multiple seats by dragging

• Enter row letters (A, B, C) and seat numbers (1, 2, 3)
• Automatic ascending or descending numbering
• Quick selection tools (click + Ctrl to select entire row)
• Manual entry for custom naming

• Create seat categories with names, colours, and descriptions
• Assign seats to different price bands
• Add accessibility icons (wheelchair, information)
• Reorder categories to control display priority

• Adjust individual seat positions horizontally and vertically
• Create curved row effects for realistic venue layouts
• Control seat scale for spacing adjustments
• Arrow key controls for precise movement

• Upload SVG, PNG, or JPG floor plans as backgrounds
• Position and resize background images
• Download the complete seating plan layout
• Align seats with architectural drawings

• See exactly what customers will see when booking
• Test seat selection interactions
• Verify labels and categories appear correctly
• Check accessibility seat identification

The mode dropdown showing all six editing modes plus Find Existing, with descriptions for each mode

• Minimum: 10 rows × 10 columns
• Maximum: 100 rows × 100 columns
• Adjustable at any time during design
• Automatic seat removal when reducing grid size

• Add/remove columns using +/- buttons or direct input
• Add/remove rows using +/- buttons or direct input
• Removing rows/columns automatically deletes seats in those positions
• Grid changes are tracked in undo history

• Each category has a name, colour, and optional description
• Colours help customers identify seat locations visually
• Multiple categories allow different pricing for different areas
• Categories can be reordered to control display priority

• Wheelchair icon for accessible seating positions
• Information icon for special assistance seats
• Accessible seats display clearly to customers
• Easy filtering and identification during booking

• Create unlimited seat categories
• Edit names, colours, descriptions, and icons
• Delete categories (automatically reassigns affected seats)
• Cannot delete if category has existing orders

The design element dropdown in full-screen mode showing all 25 available element types including seats, stages, walkways, stairs, doors, and facility markers

• Stage areas with customisable positioning
• Musical elements (piano, guitar, drums, DJ equipment, conductor)
• Speaker and pillar indicators

• Walkways between seating sections
• Stairs (vertical and horizontal orientations)
• Doors and entrances
• Directional arrows (up, down, left, right)
• Elevator indicators

• General toilets icon
• Male toilets icon
• Female toilets icon
• Disabled access indicators

• Standing areas for general admission zones
• Table areas for cabaret-style seating
• Custom labels for section identification

• Ascending: Labels rows A, B, C... from top to bottom
• Descending: Labels rows Z, Y, X... from bottom to top
• Automatically increments letter when moving to next row
• Supports multi-letter rows (AA, BB, CC) for large venues

• Ascending: Numbers seats 1, 2, 3... left to right
• Descending: Numbers seats backwards from your starting number
• Resets numbering for each new row
• Starting number can be customised

• Enter custom row letters (max 3 characters)
• Enter custom seat numbers (max 3 characters)
• Apply same label to multiple selected seats
• Mix automatic and manual labelling as needed

• Click individual seats to select/deselect
• Ctrl+Click: Select all seats in the row (left and right from clicked seat)
• Shift+Ctrl+Click: Select all seats in the same category and row group
• Multiple selection supported in all modes except Design

• Drag to select rectangular areas of seats
• In Design mode, dragging toggles seats on/off
• In other modes, dragging selects existing seats
• Shift+Drag: Switch from pan to drag-select mode

• Arrow keys: Move selected seats around the grid
• In Offset mode, arrows adjust X/Y positioning
• Ctrl+Z: Undo recent changes
• Changes can be undone back through 20 steps

• Search all seating plans from your previous events
• Preview plans before loading
• Copy complete layouts with all seat categories
• Automatic adaptation to current event structure

• Complete grid layout (rows, columns, all seat positions)
• Seat categories (names, colours, descriptions, icons)
• Visual elements (stages, walkways, facilities)
• Seat labels (row letters and seat numbers)
• Background images and positioning (if present)

• Cannot copy plans if current event has existing orders
• Seat categories are copied but ticket prices are not
• You'll need to configure ticket pricing separately in Seated Tickets section
• Background images may need repositioning

• Ticket setup must be set to "Seating plan" (configured in Ticket Setup section)
• If changing from general tickets, ensure no orders exist
• Event must be saved before creating seating plans

• A "Sections" option to manage which plan applies to which dates
• Individual seating plan names listed below
• Select the plan you want to edit

• Save button (shows warnings if validation fails)
• Undo button (steps back through up to 20 changes)
• Mode selector dropdown (switches between six editing modes)
• Columns counter (+/- buttons and text input)
• Rows counter (+/- buttons and text input)
• Design element selector (seats, stage, walkways, etc.)

• Grid of placeholder positions (grey dots)
• Existing seats appear as coloured circles
• Visual elements shown with icons
• Pan and zoom controls on the right-hand side
• Full screen button (top of the right-hand controls) — hides the sidebar for a larger working area

1. Decide on grid size: Start with enough rows and columns for your venue

   • Small venue: 15 rows × 30 columns
   • Medium theatre: 25 rows × 40 columns
   • Large auditorium: 40 rows × 60 columns

2. Add seats to the grid:

   • Click individual placeholder positions to add single seats
   • Drag across multiple positions to add blocks of seats
   • Click existing seats to remove them
   • Seats appear as dark circles when added

3. Select design elements:

   • Click the design element dropdown (shows "Seat" by default)
   • Choose from 20+ element types
   • Click or drag on the grid to place elements
   • Elements appear with distinctive icons or shapes

1. Add stage element across columns 15-25 at row 1
2. Add 5 rows of stalls seating (rows 3-8, columns 5-35)
3. Add walkways on each side (columns 4 and 36)
4. Add stairs at columns 4 and 36, row 9

• Work from front to back of the venue
• Add major seating blocks first, refine edges later
• Use Ctrl+Z liberally - you can undo up to 20 steps
• Save regularly to avoid losing work
• Don't worry about seat labels yet - that's next

Full-screen Label mode showing the Row and Seat input fields, Name Asc and Number Asc auto-labelling buttons in the toolbar

• Click seats to select them
• Selected seats highlight with a border
• Row and Seat input fields appear in toolbar
• Auto-group and auto-number buttons for bulk operations

1. Select one or more seats by clicking them
2. Enter Row letter in the toolbar "Row" input field (max 3 characters)
   • Example: A, B, AA, BBC
   • Automatically converted to uppercase
3. Enter Seat number in the toolbar "Seat" input field (max 3 characters)
   • Example: 1, 23, 101
4. Label updates immediately as you type

• If all selected seats have the same row, that row appears in the input
• If rows differ, input shows "*" (asterisk)
• Same logic applies to seat numbers
• Entering a new value applies to all selected seats

1. Select the seats you want to label (or skip to label all seats)
2. Click the Name Asc dropdown in the toolbar
3. Click the action button (or select from dropdown)
4. Rows are automatically labelled A, B, C... moving down the grid

1. Select the seats you want to label
2. Click the Name Asc dropdown to reveal options
3. Select Name Desc
4. Click to apply descending alphabetical order

• Processes seats in row order (top to bottom or bottom to top)
• Within each row, processes left to right
• Increments letter when moving to a new row
• If starting row is entered (e.g., "D"), starts from that letter
• Multi-letter rows: entering "AA" starts with AA, BB, CC...

1. Select seats to number (or skip for all seats)
2. Click the Number Asc button in the toolbar
3. Seats in each row get sequential numbers

1. Click the Number Asc dropdown
2. Select Number Desc
3. Seats number in reverse order within each row

1. Select seats in one row
2. Enter desired starting number in the "Seat" field (e.g., "101")
3. Click Number Asc
4. That row numbers 101, 102, 103...
5. Next row resets to 101 (or your specified number)

• Numbers seats within the same row group sequentially
• Resets to starting number for each new row
• Default starting number is 1
• Processes seats left to right (or right to left for descending)
• If you type a number before clicking, uses that as starting point

1. Click any seat in the row
2. Hold Ctrl (or Cmd on Mac)
3. Click the seat again
4. All seats to the left and right in that row select

1. Click any seat
2. Hold Shift + Ctrl (or Shift + Cmd on Mac)
3. Click the seat again
4. All seats in the same category and row group select

1. Select all stalls seats (drag to select block)
2. Auto-group ascending (labels A, B, C, D, E)
3. Auto-number ascending (numbers 1-30 in each row)
4. Result: A1, A2, A3... E28, E29, E30

1. Select all circle seats
2. Auto-group ascending (labels F, G, H, J, K)
   • Or start from A if circle is physically separate
3. Auto-number descending if seats number from centre outward
4. Result: F15, F14, F13... K3, K2, K1

1. Manually select box seat groups
2. Enter custom row labels: "Box A", "Box B"
3. Number seats 1, 2, 3, 4 within each box

Full-screen Category mode showing the category dropdown with colour swatch, Edit, Delete, and Add buttons in the toolbar

• Each seat belongs to exactly one category
• Categories have names, colours, descriptions, and optional icons
• Customers see category colours on the seating plan
• Categories link to ticket pricing in the Seated Tickets section

1. Click the Edit button in the toolbar (shows selected category)
2. Category modal opens with fields:

• Short name for this seating area
• Examples: "Stalls", "Circle", "Premium", "Accessible"
• Appears in ticket booking and labels

• Additional information about this category
• Examples: "Front section with excellent stage views", "Rear seating with good sightlines"
• Helps customers understand what they're booking

• Click the colour picker to choose
• This colour appears on the seating plan for all seats in this category
• Choose distinct colours for each category
• Examples: Deep blue for stalls, light blue for circle, gold for premium

• None: Standard seat display
• Wheelchair: Marks accessible wheelchair positions
• Information: Marks seats with special assistance or notes

The seat category modal showing name, description, colour picker, and icon options

3. Click Submit to apply changes

1. Click the Add button in the toolbar (+ icon)
2. Enter details for the new category:
   • Name: "Circle" (if creating upper seating)
   • Description: "Upper level seating"
   • Colour: Choose a different colour from Stalls
   • Icon: None
3. Click Submit

• Stalls / Orchestra
• Circle / Dress Circle / Grand Circle
• Balcony / Upper Circle
• Premium / VIP
• Accessible (with wheelchair icon)

1. Ensure you're in Category Mode
2. Select the category from the toolbar dropdown
   • Shows category name and colour
3. Click seats to assign them to that category
   • Click individual seats
   • Drag to select blocks
   • Seats immediately change to the category colour
4. Repeat for each section of your venue

• Front 8 rows of seating
• Select all front seats
• Choose Stalls category
• Click or drag to assign

• Rear elevated seating
• Select circle seats
• Choose Circle category
• Assign seats

• Create category with wheelchair icon
• Assign specific accessible positions
• Usually at the end of rows or in designated areas

1. In the category dropdown, each category shows up/down arrows
2. Click up arrow to move category higher in the list
3. Click down arrow to move category lower
4. Order affects:
   • Key/legend display on booking page
   • Dropdown order in Seated Tickets section
   • Administrative displays

1. Select the category you want to delete from the dropdown
2. Click the Delete button in the toolbar
3. Cannot delete if:
   • It's the only remaining category (minimum one required)
   • It has existing orders placed against it
4. If deletion succeeds:
   • Seats in that category automatically move to the first remaining category
   • Ticket configuration updates to remove the category

1. Select "Stage" from the design element dropdown
2. Click or drag across the grid where the stage is located
   • Usually at the front (row 1-2)
   • Spans multiple columns
3. Stage appears as a light purple rectangle
4. Add musical elements if relevant:
   • Piano, Guitar, Drums, DJ equipment
   • Conductor position
   • These help customers visualise the performance setup

1. Select "Walkway" from the dropdown
2. Click or drag to mark main aisles
   • Centre aisle: Columns 20-22 if plan is 40 columns wide
   • Side aisles: Columns 5 and 35
   • Cross aisles: Between seating sections
3. Walkways appear as light grey rectangles
4. Add stairs where walkways meet level changes:
   • "Stairs Y" for vertical stairs (up/down orientation)
   • "Stairs X" for horizontal stairs (left/right orientation)

1. Select direction arrows from dropdown:
   • Up, Down, Left, Right
2. Place at key points:
   • Entrance/exit paths
   • Routes to facilities
   • Navigation between levels
3. Helps customers find their way around the venue

1. Select facility icons:
   • Toilets (general)
   • Male Toilets (specific)
   • Female Toilets (specific)
   • Elevator (for accessibility)
2. Place near actual locations:
   • Rear of seating area
   • Either side of auditorium
   • Near entrances/exits
3. Adds practical information for customers planning their visit

1. Pillars: Mark columns that obstruct views
2. Disabled access: Highlight accessible routes and features
3. Doors: Show entrance and exit points
4. Speakers: Indicate sound system positions

1. Standing: For general admission areas without fixed seats
   • Select "Standing" from dropdown
   • Drag to mark areas
   • Automatically labels "Standing"
2. Table: For cabaret-style or dining layouts
   • Select "Table" from dropdown
   • Place where tables are located

1. Select "Label" from the dropdown
2. Click or drag to place label areas
3. In Label mode, click the label to set text
   • Modal opens asking for label text
   • Enter section names: "Stalls", "Circle", "Standing Area"
   • Labels help identify sections clearly

Full-screen Offset mode showing Horizontal Offset X, Vertical Offset Y, Seat Scale, and Reset Offset controls in the toolbar

• Creating curved row effects in traditional theatres
• Adjusting seat spacing for realistic layouts
• Aligning seats with architectural features
• Fine-tuning visual appearance

• Horizontal Offset (X): Moves seat left or right
• Vertical Offset (Y): Moves seat up or down
• Offsets are decimal values: 0.05 units per adjustment
• Visual only: Offset doesn't change the seat's row/column grid position

1. Select one or more seats by clicking them
2. Use the offset counters in the toolbar:
   • Horizontal Offset X: +/- buttons to move left/right
   • Vertical Offset Y: +/- buttons to move up/down
3. Current offset value displays in the input field
4. Click multiple times for larger movements

1. Select seats to adjust
2. Press arrow keys:
   • Left Arrow: Decrease horizontal offset (move left)
   • Right Arrow: Increase horizontal offset (move right)
   • Up Arrow: Decrease vertical offset (move up)
   • Down Arrow: Increase vertical offset (move down)
3. Hold arrow key for continuous movement

1. Click and drag any selected seat
2. All selected seats move together
3. Release to set position
4. Fine control with mouse or trackpad

1. Select an entire row of seats (click + Ctrl)
2. Adjust centre seats:
   • Select middle 10 seats in the row
   • Press Up Arrow 3-5 times to push them forward
3. Adjust inner seats:
   • Select next 5 seats on each side
   • Press Up Arrow 1-2 times
4. Leave edge seats in original position
5. Result: Curved row that follows theatre architecture

1. Seat Scale counter appears in Offset mode toolbar
2. Default value: 1.00
3. Reduce (0.95, 0.90): Smaller seats, more white space
4. Increase (1.05, 1.10): Larger seats, less spacing
5. Affects entire seating plan, not individual seats
6. Useful for: Dense seating layouts or large venue displays

1. Select the seats to reset
2. Click "Reset Offset" button in the toolbar
3. All offsets return to 0.0 (original grid positions)
4. Seat scale is not affected by reset

Full-screen Background mode showing the Add and Download Layout buttons in the toolbar

• You have an architectural floor plan of your venue
• You want to align seats precisely with physical layout
• You need to reference venue features when designing
• You want to provide visual context to customers

• SVG (vector graphics - recommended for scalability)
• PNG (raster image with transparency support)
• JPG/JPEG (raster image without transparency)

1. Ensure seating plan is saved (background requires saved plan ID)
2. Switch to Background Mode
3. Click the Add button (+ icon) in the toolbar
4. Select your image file:
   • Choose from your computer
   • Recommended: SVG floor plan exported from CAD software
5. Image uploads and appears behind the seating grid
6. Initial positioning: Full width of the grid

• Current X value shows in input field
• Click - button to move left
• Click + button to move right
• Or type a value directly
• Changes in increments of 1 pixel

• Current Y value shows in input field
• Click - button to move up
• Click + button to move down
• Or type a value directly
• Changes in increments of 1 pixel

• Current width shows in input field
• Click - button to shrink
• Click + button to enlarge
• Or type a value directly
• Height scales proportionally

1. Position the background so visible features align roughly
2. Switch to Design Mode
3. Move seats to match background layout
4. Switch between Background and Design modes to compare
5. Fine-tune with Offset Mode for precise positioning

1. Switch to Background Mode
2. Click the Clear button (× icon) in the toolbar
3. Background image removed immediately
4. Seats remain in their positions

1. Switch to Background Mode
2. Click "Download Layout" button
3. SVG file downloads showing:
   • All seats in their positions
   • Seat categories with colours
   • Visual elements (stages, walkways)
   • Seat labels (row letters and numbers)
4. Use for:
   • Sharing with venue staff
   • Printing reference copies
   • Archiving your designs

Full-screen Preview mode showing the customer view with filled-in middle seats creating a polished appearance

• Seating plan as it appears on the public booking page
• All seat categories with colours
• Seat labels (row letters and seat numbers)
• Visual elements (stage, walkways, facilities)
• Interactive seat selection (if configured)

1. Pan and zoom as customers would:
   • Click and drag to pan around the seating plan
   • Use zoom controls or mouse wheel to zoom
   • Double-click to zoom to a specific area
2. Click seats to test selection:
   • Seats highlight when clicked
   • Multiple selection supported
   • See how seat colours appear
3. Verify labels are readable:
   • Check row letters are clear
   • Confirm seat numbers are visible
   • Ensure accessibility icons show correctly
4. Test on mobile (if available):
   • Preview mode shows mobile-friendly controls
   • Touch gestures for pan and zoom
   • Tap to select seats

• Seats may be too small (adjust in Offset mode seat scale)
• Zoom in to verify labels are present
• Check labels were applied in Label mode

• Colours may be too similar - edit in Category mode
• Ensure sufficient contrast between categories
• Test colourblind-friendly colour choices

• Switch back to Design mode to adjust
• Use Offset mode for fine-tuning
• Background image may need repositioning

• Verify seats have been labelled (Label mode)
• Check seats are assigned to categories (Category mode)
• Ensure no duplicate seat names exist

1. Click the Save button in the top toolbar
2. Validation checks run automatically:
   • All seats must have row and seat labels (not "-")
   • No duplicate seat names within the same category
   • Seating plan must have at least one seat category
3. If validation fails:
   • Save button shows task count (e.g., "3 Tasks")
   • Click to see detailed warnings
   • Address each issue before saving
4. If validation succeeds:
   • Seating plan saves to the database
   • Changes are published
   • You can safely leave the page

1. Navigate to Seated Tickets section
2. Create ticket pricing for each seat category
3. Publish your event for customers to book

The Find a Seating Plan search modal with My Events and All Events options

1. Open the Mode dropdown in the toolbar
2. Select "Find Existing" from the menu
3. Search modal opens with options to search your own events or all events
4. Plans are listed with:
   • Seating plan name
   • Associated event name
   • Venue name
   • Number of seats
5. Click a seating plan to select it
6. Plan loads immediately, replacing your current design

• Complete grid layout (rows and columns)
• All seat positions and arrangements
• Visual elements (stages, walkways, facilities)
• Background image and positioning (if present)

• Seat labels (row letters and seat numbers)
• Seat categories (names, colours, descriptions, icons)
• Seat assignments to categories
• Offset adjustments (for curved rows)

• Ticket prices are NOT copied
• You must configure pricing separately in Seated Tickets section
• This allows same layout with different pricing

• Existing bookings do not transfer
• Purchased/reserved seat information stays with original event
• Fresh plan ready for new event

• If your current event has ticket orders, you can still copy seating plans but seat categories will not be copied
• All seats will be assigned to your first existing seat category
• You will need to re-assign seat categories after the new plan loads
• The search modal displays a notice explaining this limitation

• You can copy FROM events that have orders without any restrictions
• The source event's bookings are not affected

• Setting up a brand new venue layout
• Your venue layout has changed significantly
• You want to experiment with different arrangements
• Previous plans don't match your current needs

• Hosting repeat events at the same venue
• Layout is identical or very similar to previous events
• You want to maintain consistency across events
• Time-saving is a priority

• Know your physical row and seat count
• Measure aisles and circulation space
• Identify accessibility provisions
• Note any obstructions (pillars, equipment)

1. Design mode: Create basic layout and major blocks
2. Label mode: Add row letters and seat numbers
3. Category mode: Define pricing areas
4. Offset mode: Fine-tune curved rows and spacing
5. Background mode: Align with architectural drawings
6. Preview mode: Verify customer experience

• Complex layouts can confuse customers
• Clear category colours help navigation
• Adequate spacing between sections improves readability
• Label all sections, especially in large venues

• Standard row labelling (A-Z, then AA-ZZ if needed)
• Consistent seat numbering (1-30, 1-25, etc.)
• Avoid skipping numbers or letters unless necessary
• Number from centre outward for symmetry or left to right for simplicity

• Create dedicated accessible seat category with wheelchair icon
• Position at ends of rows for easy access
• Ensure adequate space around accessible seats
• Mark companion seats adjacent to accessible positions

• Use high-contrast colours for categories
• Consider colourblind-friendly palettes
• Ensure labels are large enough to read
• Test zoom functionality works well

• Use information icon for seats with special notes
• Indicate restricted view or partial view positions
• Mark seats with specific access requirements
• Provide clear descriptions in category settings

• Stalls (front ground-level seating)
• Dress Circle (first balcony level)
• Upper Circle or Grand Circle (second balcony)
• Boxes (side seating in traditional box layout)
• Use curved rows for authentic appearance
• Add stage element at front

• Orchestra (main floor seating)
• Mezzanine (partial balcony)
• Balcony (upper level)
• Standing areas for general admission
• Mark stage and sound equipment positions
• Include accessibility routes

• Simpler layouts with fewer categories
• May include table seating for cabaret style
• Standing areas for mixed events
• Flexible numbering for different configurations
• Consider multiple seating plan options for same venue

• Section-based organisation (Section A, B, C)
• Large grid layouts (50+ rows, 60+ columns)
• Standing areas for pitch/field-level access
• Premium areas (VIP, Corporate)
• Multiple entry and exit points

• Work in sections, save regularly
• Use background images for reference
• Label blocks of seats at a time
• Create categories first, then assign in bulk
• Consider breaking into multiple seating plans if event uses sections

• Create separate seating plans for each level if using Seating Plan Sections
• Otherwise, represent all levels on one plan
• Use clear category names (Ground Level, First Floor, Second Floor)
• Add visual elements to show level transitions

• Use offset mode extensively for curved or angled rows
• Background images help align with actual architecture
• Label clearly to help customers understand the layout
• May need custom labels for unique sections

• Preview mode: Test customer view thoroughly
• Check all seats are labelled correctly
• Verify no duplicate seat names exist
• Confirm categories have distinct colours
• Test zoom and pan functionality
• Review on mobile device if possible

• Monitor customer feedback and support queries
• Update seat descriptions based on common questions
• Refine offset adjustments for visual clarity
• Consider adding more visual elements if customers struggle with navigation

• Review seating plans when venue layout changes
• Update category names and descriptions as needed
• Refresh background images if venue renovates
• Archive old plans for reference

• ❌ Skipping seat labels (leaving as "-")
• ❌ Duplicate seat names in the same category
• ❌ Inconsistent numbering across rows
• ✅ Use auto-numbering tools for consistency
• ✅ Verify labels in Preview mode before saving

• ❌ Too many categories (6+ becomes confusing)
• ❌ Similar colours that are hard to distinguish
• ❌ Vague category names ("Section A" vs "Stalls")
• ✅ Keep 2-4 main categories for most venues
• ✅ Use descriptive names customers understand
• ✅ Choose high-contrast, distinct colours

• ❌ Overcrowded grid (100 rows × 100 columns for small venue)
• ❌ Missing visual elements (no stage or facility markers)
• ❌ Ignoring physical aisles and walkways
• ✅ Match grid size to actual venue (start small, expand if needed)
• ✅ Add key visual elements for context
• ✅ Represent aisles accurately for customer navigation

• ❌ Not saving regularly (risk losing work)
• ❌ Creating seating plan after selling tickets
• ❌ Making changes without checking for existing orders
• ✅ Save after each major change
• ✅ Configure seating plan before event goes live
• ✅ Check order status before making structural changes

• Add new seats to empty areas of the grid
• Edit category names, colours, and descriptions
• Adjust visual elements (stage, walkways)
• Fine-tune offsets for better appearance

• Seated Tickets
• Create ticket categories for each seat category
• Set different prices for Stalls, Circle, Premium areas
• Configure discounts and concessions
• Define ticket availability by date

• Venue Setup
• Add clear directions to the venue
• Include parking instructions
• Describe accessibility features that match your seating plan

• Event Images
• Upload photos of the venue interior
• Show stage views from different seating areas
• Include accessibility features in images

• Describe accessible seating in event description
• Note accessible routes and facilities
• Include contact information for accessibility queries
• Cross-reference with accessible seat categories