This nameplate made me take a second look when I saw it on the line in our manufacturing plant. The subtle detail for the distressed or worn aluminum background adds such a level of personality to an otherwise simplistic oval shape.
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Celebrating a milestone anniversary is a great opportunity for a company to highlight their brand and draw attention to their product. One way to do this is with a commemorative logo.
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Designing your nameplate to be in alignment with your branding strategy strengthens your brand message in the marketplace. While each nameplate or badge project presents its own unique set of challenges, there are some basic design elements to keep in mind to guarantee your brand message will be ...
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Vicky Bowie
Why should you, as a product designer, put much effort or budget into branding? Why not just go with a flat vinyl sticker that has your product name printed on it? Good questions. Here are three reasons that you should keep your brand identification as a key element in your product design.
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Vicky Bowie
Color is a big deal for design teams in most industries. Color can evoke emotion and that spark to pick your product versus the next on the shelf. It makes sense when a specific color is called out for a product that the nameplate or label follow suit. This is what happened for a fragrance bottle ...
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Vicky Bowie
Nameplate. Label. Decal. Tag. Badge. Sticker. Medallion. What do all of these terms have in common? Any of them could be used when a product owner is looking to show off their brand identity. The term nameplate can be confusing.
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Vicky Bowie
Many Shapes of Aluminum Nameplates and Labels Shape is a big deal if you are working on the design for new brand identification. It is the topic of one of the most common questions that come up in the design process. How do you choose which shape to use for your nameplate? Don't let this become a ...
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Vicky Bowie
Nameplate Specifications Discussions held during the design of aluminum nameplates and badges often center on reviewing the specifications that are needed. Specs include items such as material regulations, scratch or chemical resistance, exposure to certain elements like sunlight or salt water, ...
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Vicky Bowie
Glitz and bling are wonderful things to grab attention in the world. The bigger the jewel, the higher the perceived value for a piece of luxury jewelry. There are times however when a simple, understated design presents a premium brand as elegant and above the rest.
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