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Kelly Kjos
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Copper is a recent trend in design for the interior and exterior of our home. So, why not incorporate this trend in a nameplate design? Achieving the look of copper on an aluminum substrate is a relatively simple and cost-effective process to enhance the look of your badge.
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Kelly Kjos
Are you interested in changing the look of your nameplate without an overall design change? There are several processes that can be added to an existing nameplate to enhance the overall appeal. The examples above include the original design, the silver-on-silver version, which was created for one ...
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Kelly Kjos
A colleague recently mentioned: "There are so many nameplates produced at Northern Engraving that are located throughout our homes and we often look past them." Daily use of an item causes us to forget what brand it is or how long ago it was purchased, and a new focus is directed toward its ...
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Kelly Kjos
Etched aluminum nameplates are a cost effective option in durable product branding. Etched graphics stand up to the test of time, chemical abuse and weather leaving the etching legible. Etching can be used on nameplates to create a premium look as shown here in the aluminum logos. Intricate details ...
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Kelly Kjos
Incorporating gold-on-gold coloration in your nameplate or badge design creates a rich look through a simple change in color. Light or dark gold can be paired with changes in gloss level or texture to create visual interest.
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Kelly Kjos
Combining metallic colors with authentic metal finishes, like bright or brushed aluminum, creates an increased perceived value. The ability to differentiate a nameplate design can also be achieved through the use of metallics. This cost-effective option depicts an etched appearance on aluminum, and ...
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Kelly Kjos
The above nameplate was designed for an IBM manufacturing system in the 1980’s. The nameplate is an aluminum substrate with an embossed IBM logo and one overall color application. It is a very simple design, yet very recognizable in terms of the company brand. This version of an IBM is not what we ...
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Kelly Kjos
"Blank on Tape" Packaging Method Are you looking for a more efficient method to apply your brand onto your products? Why not consider our “Blank on Tape” option for packaging your nameplate. “Blank on Tape” refers to the process in which a nameplate is applied onto a roll of adhesive. There are ...
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