Products which are exposed to extreme environments like water, sun, heat, cold or that will receive heavy handling can sometimes be a concern for the nameplate or label that is used to promote the brand. Lay your worries to rest! Exterior applications do not mean difficulties for brand ...
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Vicky Bowie
A common question people have when designing their brand identification centers on ways to enhance the look of the part. One of the ways to do this for a nameplate or label is to include a pattern in the design. This could be in the background or as an accent area. Here are some aluminum and ...
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Vicky Bowie
Domed Metal and Plastic Product Identification Doming protects a nameplate while giving it a three-dimensional look. Domed nameplates are a simple and cost effective way to make your company logo or product name pop. You will find aluminum nameplates and plastic labels with domed surfaces used to ...
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Vicky Bowie
Custom Pattern Gets a Boost with 3D Doming A clean and simple product logo makes a perfect repeating pattern for this product label. Incorporating the logo into the decoration is a subtle way to draw attention and add interest to the label. Further enhancement and dimension is achieved with an ...
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Vicky Bowie
Selective Doming for Nameplates and Labels The doming process is a cost effective option to add dimension for aluminum nameplates and plastic labels. It involves placing a clear urethane to the surface of the label. It is common to have the dome completely cover the surface. There are times when ...
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Vicky Bowie
Embossed Graphics = Custom Tool for Nameplates and Labels? Not always. A dimensional logo can be cause for nameplate tooling to be complex. This in turn can be a cost driver for the first production run due to the upfront tool cost needed. Budgets can be tight and not friendly for this type of ...
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Vicky Bowie
Guest Blogger This article is part of a series of articles from my co-workers on their favorite nameplates. Billie Theobald, our guest blogger this week, chose an aluminum appliqué which embodies elegance within the cosmetic packaging industry. It is a favorite piece for visitors to our Product ...
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Vicky Bowie
Durable Exterior Application A common concern when designing nameplates and labels is durability. This especially true if the product will be exposed to the elements - rain, snow, hot or cold temperatures, and sunlight. Certainly it is important to communicate these areas during discussion and ...
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