Real Metal Accent for Nitro Cologne The metal accents on the WCW Nitro Cologne bottle are a truly unique approach to fragrance packaging design. The aluminum side panels are decorated with a brushed finish and transparent tint of color. Embossed details are designed to mimic the studded leather ...
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Vicky Bowie
When designing your nameplate or label, of course the logo or name is the highlight. Maybe you want to add some interest and perceived value for the brand. Perhaps there is a need to differentiate one series from another within the product line. Have you thought about adding a pattern to your ...
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Vicky Bowie
Integrating Product Branding into Your Panel Trim decoration and brand identity are sometimes thought to be separate design considerations. It is possible to integrate these items so that the nameplate and trim become one piece. How is this done? Selectively applied doming is one option.
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Vicky Bowie
Tight Timeline Any product launch involves a timeline. You need product to be ready and available for trade shows, photo shoots for marketing promotions and ultimately to fill your vendor orders. Custom tooling can add significant time to the launch process. What if you don't have the time to wait ...
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Vicky Bowie
RIH-Cové BV Bicycle Badge RIH Cové BV is a long-standing European bicycle company, based in the Netherlands. These bicycles are used mainly for racing and are exposed to environmental extremes, including vibration due to gravel roads, various forms of weather, travel and storage. Any time one of ...
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Kelly Kjos
By utilizing our expertise in decorating aluminum to dress and replace their existing plastic label for a medical sonogram machine, our customer now has a nameplate unlike any other.
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Kelly Kjos
After reviewing numerous nameplate samples and styles, Labconco decided a highly formed nameplate was best suited for their application. The edges on their nameplate are formed down approximately .085”. A plastic molded filler piece provides support and is adhered within the formed down edges on ...
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Kelly Kjos
Guest Blogger This article is part of a series of articles from my co-workers on their favorite nameplates. Jim Frie, our guest blogger this week, has chosen a nameplate that appealed to him based on the nostalgic qualities he resonated with.
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Kelly Kjos
With the year over, I thought it would be interesting to see which articles were of most interest to you in 2012. It's a fascinating exercise to see what resonated most with you as we look back on the year through our blog.
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