Choosing a display size that fits the wall and the visitor
Bigger is not always better for a touchscreen that people stand right in front of. The right display size depends on the location, viewing distance, available space and how visitors will interact, and a mockup makes the choice easier.
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Why it matters
Screen sizes get picked from a catalog, not the space
A screen that looks small in a store can overwhelm a narrow hallway, and a large one can leave buttons out of reach. Gym lobbies and atriums have the opposite problem. Without seeing the size in place, schools guess.
Ideas for Choosing a Display Size
Smaller screens for close use
Screens from 32 to 55 inches suit kiosks, narrow hallways and spots where people stand close.
Larger screens for lobbies
Screens from 65 to 85 inches suit lobbies and feature walls where people also view from farther back.
Very large LED walls
The Rocket Super Wall starts at 87 inches, with fine pixel pitch options, for the biggest spaces.
Portrait or landscape
Portrait suits profile pages in narrow spaces, while landscape suits wide walls and group viewing.
Two screens instead of one
In some spaces, two smaller screens serve more visitors at once than one large screen.
Taped outlines on the wall
Mark the outline of each candidate size with painter’s tape and view it from where visitors will stand.
How it works with Hardware
Choosing a Display Size, step by step.
Three steps
Start with the location
Tell us where the display will go and how visitors will use it. We suggest sizes that fit the wall and the experience.
See sizes in your space
A free installation mockup shows the screen size on your actual wall, so you can compare before deciding.
Lock in the right bundle
With the size settled, facilities confirms mounting and placement, and your quote lists the exact screen and mount.
Setups vary by school; your demo confirms what yours will use.
Best practices
Tips to get it right.
Choosing a Display Size tips
Stand where visitors stand
Judge size from where people will usually view the screen, not from across the room.
Keep touch targets reachable
On a large screen, check that key buttons sit within reach of seated and shorter visitors.
Leave margin around the screen
Keep wall space around the display for graphics, signage or a dedication plaque.
Match size to the content
Profiles and yearbook pages are read up close, while banners and records may be read from farther back.
Keep exploring
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Questions
Choosing a Display Size questions
Rocket looks at your location, viewing distance and how visitors will interact, then shows sizes in a free installation mockup. The bundle pages list the sizes for each mounting option.
Wall-mounted bundles range from 32 to 85 inches depending on the mount, and the Rocket Super Wall starts at 87 inches. For kiosks, we compare the available styles against your space.
No. A large screen in a narrow hallway can be hard to use up close, and key controls may end up out of reach. The right size fits both the wall and the visitor.
Yes. Screen size is a major factor in a hardware quote, along with the mount or enclosure, and pricing is set for your school’s setup.
Your next step
Plan the right display for your space.
Receive a free customized mockup of what your space could become.
