Guest Blogger This article is part of a series of articles from my co-workers on their favorite nameplates. Sharon Olson, our guest blogger this week, selected to look back on one of the first projects using NECODome process, which provides a cost effective option for a die cast look. Unique shapes ...
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Vicky Bowie
Cut to Shape While many aluminum and plastic nameplates and labels utilize standard shapes like circles, ovals, squares and rectangles, sometimes the traditional just doesn't fit the design. This can be true especially if the logo or the brand name needs to be a focal point. When your design calls ...
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Vicky Bowie
Point of Purchase Nameplates and Labels Consumer products need to grab attention and make the buyer feel like they must have this widget right now. Your nameplate or label design needs to help with this goal. Two items which should be considered in your design are the product branding and the ...
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Vicky Bowie
Independence Day = Celebration of Freedom July 4th is a day of celebration of a nation's freedom in the United States of America. In the spirit of that freedom, I thought it would be fun to show some of the promotional and patriotic labels which have been produced in our manufacturing plants.
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Kelly Kjos
The option of using chrome mylar on your nameplate or label offers flexibility, high performance and a three-dimensional look. In the above nameplates, a chrome Mylar was utilized to create a metal look while integrating the flexibility of the mylar substrate. The transparent tints used allow the ...
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