Ditch the Foam Core: Why Digital Presentation Beats Printed Exhibits in Court

In today’s tech-savvy world, the sight of foam core exhibit boards stacked in a courtroom feels like a relic from a bygone era. These large, cumbersome, single-use printouts have been a staple for displaying evidence, but they come with a host of drawbacks—from environmental waste to limited presentation capabilities. For the modern legal professional, Case Crafter offers case presentation software, a smarter, more adaptable approach to presenting case materials.

Here’s why it’s time to retire foam core boards in favor of trial software for lawyers that deliver compelling, real-time presentations.

• Outdated, Wasteful, and Expensive

Foam core boards may look professional, but their drawbacks are hard to ignore. Each board is essentially single-use, tossed out after the trial ends. This reliance on disposable materials not only adds to waste but also contributes to pollution. The environmental impact is substantial, especially in cases that demand multiple boards to cover different aspects of the evidence.

And then there’s the cost. Designing, printing, and transporting foam boards adds up quickly, particularly when changes or updates are needed mid-trial. For cases with complex timelines or multiple pieces of evidence, costs can spiral even higher.

• Limited Flexibility and Interactivity

Foam boards are static by nature; they lock you into a single perspective that can’t be adapted at the moment. If you need to zoom in on an image, respond to a question with a quick shift in focus, or explore a case management timeline in more detail, you’re out of luck with a foam board. The inability to zoom, pan, or filter makes foam boards a rigid and restrictive tool in a setting where agility is key.

Trial Presentation Software for Digital Courtroom Exhibits

In comparison, Case Crafter offers a centralized, endlessly adaptable way to manage exhibits—all without the recurring expense of print production. The legal teams can streamline the organization, security, and presentation of exhibits, enhancing courtroom efficiency and focus.

• Efficient Exhibit Management: Manage and present court exhibits, evidence, and legal documents with ease, from initial collection to final disposal, streamlining the entire lifecycle.
• Organized Document Handling: Organize both physical and digital evidence, including legal documents and electronic files, in one centralized platform.
• Secure Exhibit Intake: Receive court exhibits securely through a cloud-based portal, ensuring all parties have access and maintaining an enhanced chain of custody for digital submissions before hearing dates.
• Simplified Exhibit Preparation: Prepare and present court exhibits more easily with advanced search capabilities, enabling quick access to specific documents when needed.
• Detailed Tracking and Audit Trails: Maintain transparency with comprehensive audit trails, tracking all actions related to evidence for complete accountability.
• Seamless Integration: Integrates effortlessly with existing Court Management Systems, allowing for intuitive presentation and simplified workflow within familiar tools.

Case Crafter is built for flexibility. With an interactive timeline and responsive design, Case Crafter allows you to emphasize key details by zooming in or panning out, helping you highlight precisely what’s important at any given moment. This level of adaptability keeps the jury and judge engaged, ensuring that each part of the evidence gets the attention it deserves.

Enhanced Presentation Possibilities

Perhaps the most significant advantage of Case Crafter over foam boards is its support for multimedia. A foam board can show a static photo, but it can’t play a video, show a detailed animation, or allow for side-by-side comparisons. Our case presentation software is an all-in-one platform where documents, videos, and timelines seamlessly integrate. Clicking on any point in the timeline opens related materials instantly, making it easy to keep the courtroom narrative moving forward without juggling multiple physical displays.

The Verdict: It’s Time to Go Digital

Foam core boards have served their purpose, but they can’t compete with the flexibility, adaptability, and sustainability that digital tools offer. With Case Crafter, you have everything you need in one place—without the waste, high costs, or limitations of printed boards. Plus, Case Crafter is available on Windows, Mac, and iPad, and its iPad interface lets you move around the courtroom while staying fully in control of your presentation.

It’s time to move past the limitations of foam boards and embrace a digital solution that brings your case to life.

Visit Case Crafter to start a free 30-day trial and book a demo to see how Case Crafter can revolutionize your trial presentations.