Carbon fiber finishes on aluminum are considered by designers of everything from automobiles and televisions to golf clubs and exercise equipment. Layering a printed carbon fiber finish over an engine turn finish disguises the engine turn. The result is a surface with movement that is not ...
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Deidre Kruser
A trend in logo design that has been popular, and is illustrated here, is the use of a rainbow of colors. It's an effective way to add interest to a design. Bold color grabs our attention. So it's important to find a balance between the use of color and the other elements of the design. Nameplates ...
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Deidre Kruser
In considering the look of a nameplate and how to stand out among competitors, designers turn to embossing to add depth and dimension. A multi-level emboss adds further layers of interest and is associated with high quality products. So to give you some multi-level emboss inspiration, here are ten ...
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Deidre Kruser
Recently I posted 12 Aluminum Nameplates with Bright Graphics which features nameplates enhanced with bright aluminum graphics. Today I would like to share 10 nameplates which rely on diamond cutting to create crisp polished graphics. Diamond cutting is often used in combination with bright ...
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Deidre Kruser
In this post, we're showcasing a collection of nameplates which have made the most out of their embossing tool. In addition to embossing letters, each one has additional details which are embossed at the same time. In a few examples a pad is embossed while leaving graphics within the pad at ...
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Deidre Kruser
Today I would like to share 12 aluminum nameplates which are enhanced with bright aluminum graphics. This option is used as a slightly less polished alternative to chrome or mirror finishes. When contrasted with metallic silver, brushed or satin finishes it creates an elegant tone-on-tone look. The ...
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Deidre Kruser
If you're not familiar with debossed graphics, they are elements of a nameplate which are recessed as result of a tooling operation. In nameplate design it is common to emboss graphics to add visual interest and depth to your product branding. Debossing is less common but just as effective in ...
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Deidre Kruser
For us, there is nothing more inspiring than the design of a clean and minimal nameplate -unless of course, you have a fabulous new pattern design. Clean design, a nameplate with a few carefully chosen elements representing your product brand, brings to life the less is more mantra with emphasis on ...
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Deidre Kruser
Nameplate Options Gold and black is the second most popular color combination in nameplates only following silver and black designs. Similar to the options in silver and black product identification, this is a high contrast choice that is neutral enough for a wide variety of applications. Warm gold ...
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