Yes, we do love minimal and clean nameplate designs, but we also love color. Colorful nameplates catch our attention with transparent tints of color, metallics and opaque colors used in backgrounds, on graphics, on text and in texture. Sometimes color completely transforms the look of a nameplate. ...
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Aluminum Wheel Inserts Wheel inserts for the automotive industry are exposed to harsh environments. A clear topcoat protects the metal and your printed image in this environment making the emblems not only resistant to damage from temperature extremes but also scratch, fade, salt, oil and chemical ...
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Deidre Kruser
There are an endless array of options in designing a wheel inserts. The Buick wheel insert shown here combines molded plastic and aluminum to create a multi-dimensional look. The aluminum piece features bright graphics embossed on a spun background. The depth in the molded plastic piece adds a ...
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Deidre Kruser
Deep Etch Metal Sill Plate The Oldsmobile Final 500 sillplate features a deep etch process combined with brushed and bright aluminum. Deep etch is a chemical process which creates recessed graphics with a depth of .005" compared to a standard etch depth of .0015" to .003". This option worked well ...
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Deidre Kruser
A trend in logo design that has been popular, and is illustrated here, is the use of a rainbow of colors. It's an effective way to add interest to a design. Bold color grabs our attention. So it's important to find a balance between the use of color and the other elements of the design. Nameplates ...
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Deidre Kruser
In considering the look of a nameplate and how to stand out among competitors, designers turn to embossing to add depth and dimension. A multi-level emboss adds further layers of interest and is associated with high quality products. So to give you some multi-level emboss inspiration, here are ten ...
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Deidre Kruser
Engine Nameplate This nameplate is successful for several reasons, but it is the subtle matte black texture in the background which I like. Bright aluminum graphics, flat or embossed, stand out against it. The slight texture adds visual interest to a nameplate. It is a versatile option which could ...
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Deidre Kruser
Metal and Plastic Nameplates for Product Identification
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Deidre Kruser
Designing a sill plate to stand out from the crowd and yet still be tastefully simple can be difficult. In this article we have 11 sill plates on aluminum and stainless steel, all of which take advantage of the metal character of the substrate to tastefully support their brand image. The sill ...
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