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Consistency in Branding for Perfume and Cologne Packaging

Posted by Deidre Kruser

Fragrance Packaging Common tooling is used in this example to create similar yet distinct metal labels for Bora Bora colognes and perfumes. The example illustrates the use of color to differentiate products. Using a single tool for embossing and stamping helps to control costs.

Nameplate Archive: Domed Cosmetic Appliqués

Posted by Deidre Kruser

Estée Lauder Beautiful Nameplate This aluminum nameplate, manufactured for Estée Lauder's Beautiful perfumed powder, pushed the boundaries of nameplate design. The Beautiful logo is embossed and printed with a transparent tint of gold. The background is enhanced with an embossed ribbing. The ...

Nameplate Archive: Aluminum Lid for CD Package

Posted by Deidre Kruser

Custom Metal CD Packaging A unique use of aluminum decoration is illustrated in this CD package which in 2001 was the Grammy Award winner of Best Boxed Recording Package: Various Artists – Brain In A Box – The Science Fiction Collection. The 6.5-inch square, metal-lidded cube is brilliant packaging ...

Innovative Cosmetic Packaging Design on Aluminum

Posted by Deidre Kruser

Perfumes Isabell | Aluminum Sleeve The Perfumes Isabell packaging features a stylish aluminum sleeve. The elegant design takes advantage of the authentic metal surface. The silver on silver look is built on a brushed metal background highlighted with crisp diamond cut graphics. The Perfumes Isabell ...

Not Your Typical Label Application

Posted by Deidre Kruser

Champagne Label As I've said in previous articles, the processes and substrates that Northern Engraving offers are the tools. It is up to you to decide what you do with these tools. This means there isn't a catalog of standard nameplates, labels and emblems. Each part is custom designed to meet ...

Nameplate Archive: Fossil Watch Packaging

Posted by Deidre Kruser

Mickey Mouse Watch Package Plate This photo of Walt Disney introducing Mickey Mouse was printed on aluminum for Fossil watches. The metal plate was applied to a wooden box completing the collectible packaging. Four color process was used to create the duotone effect on aluminum. A bright aluminum ...

Aluminum Inserts and The Grateful Dead

Posted by Deidre Kruser

How Designers can Create Premium Labels for their CD Packaging with Aluminum Aluminum decorative trim is featured on the Grateful Dead's The Golden Road 12 CD boxed set. The aluminum insert is decorated using a combination of spot color and four color process printing. Transparent tints of color ...

Nameplate Archive: Miles Davis Metal CD Spine

Posted by Deidre Kruser

Steel, Aluminum and Brass - CD Packaging Custom matching a patina finish for CD packaging in the Mile Davis metal spine series meant working closely with the packaging designer to exactly duplicate the worn and imperfect surface on the trumpet used by Miles Davis.