--- title: Northern Engraving | Blog for Aluminum Nameplates and Plastic Labels | Lynn Holzworth description: Covers aluminum and plastic nameplate and label design, processes and best practices. --- [](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/author/lynn-holzworth/page/1#main-nav) [![Norcorp](https://www.norcorp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Northern-Engraving-Logo-white.png?width=530&name=Northern-Engraving-Logo-white.png "Norcorp")](https://www.norcorp.com/) - Nameplate Blog # Nameplate Blog Recent posts by: Lynn Holzworth ## [Digital Point of Purchase Printing](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/bid/74140/Digital-Point-of-Purchase-Printing) Posted by [Lynn Holzworth](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/author/lynn-holzworth) Digital Label Printing Digital label printing offers advantages over traditional printing for point of purchase (POP) signs, minimizing costs and timing. The four main advantages in digital label printing are: [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/bid/74140/Digital-Point-of-Purchase-Printing) ## Offset Lithography for Product Identification Posted by [Lynn Holzworth](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/author/lynn-holzworth) Each decorative process has advantages and limitation. Understanding the boundaries of these processe allows you to take full advantage of all they offer while pushing the limits of their capabilities. [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/bid/73353/Offset-Lithography-for-Product-Identification) ## Kirra New Blue Perfume Aluminum Nameplate Posted by [Lynn Holzworth](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/author/lynn-holzworth) Over the weekend, I was at the local Shopping Mall and decided to stroll into the PacSun store. I located this bottle of perfume that PacSun recently introduced. Northern Engraving manufactured the nameplate on the bottle. [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/bid/71943/Kirra-New-Blue-Perfume-Aluminum-Nameplate) ## Specifying Color for Nameplates Posted by [Lynn Holzworth](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/author/lynn-holzworth) Definition of Your Target Color Color specifying begins with the definition of a master or target color. There are several options for communicating the information across suppliers. The most common method used is the use of a mass-produced, categorized color system such as the Pantone Matching ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/bid/71006/Specifying-Color-for-Nameplates) ## Pushing Boundaries of Automotive Nameplates and Trim Posted by [Lynn Holzworth](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/author/lynn-holzworth) Global Leader From custom woodgrain finishes to complex aluminum trim pieces with critical registration, Northern Engraving has long been a global leader in pushing the boundaries in automotive nameplates and decorative trim. Layering of processes brings unique depth and dimension. Embossing and ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/bid/69452/Pushing-Boundaries-of-Automotive-Nameplates-and-Trim) ## You Have Your Nameplate Designed, Now What? Posted by [Lynn Holzworth](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/author/lynn-holzworth) Submitting Artwork It is now time to submit your nameplate artwork to your customer service representative at Northern Engraving. File sizes larger than 10MB can be submitted to our FTP upon request. If you are unsure of who your customer service representative is, please contact us [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/bid/67731/You-Have-Your-Nameplate-Designed-Now-What) ## Want to Create a Nameplate But Unsure Where to Start? Posted by [Lynn Holzworth](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/author/lynn-holzworth) You are in luck because we have a plethora of resources available to guide you in creating a striking, one-of-a-kind nameplate. Steps in Designing a Nameplate It is easy to overlook some of these steps and end up spending time redesigning the nameplate. Click here to see a quick checklist to use ... [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/bid/67552/want-to-create-a-nameplate-but-unsure-where-to-start) ## Three Diamond Cut Aluminum Nameplate Variations Posted by [Lynn Holzworth](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/author/lynn-holzworth) A diamond cut offers a crisp, distinct look. The graphics are first embossed and then diamond cut into one of four cuts: phalanx, skive, zebra or star. [Read More](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/bid/67216/Three-Diamond-Cut-Aluminum-Nameplate-Variations) ## Four Green Nameplates - Multiple Options Posted by [Lynn Holzworth](https://www.norcorp.com/nameplate-blog/author/lynn-holzworth) There are multiple options available to you in nameplate design. The nameplates below all have the commonality of using green, however they use different techniques to achieve the overall design. 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