Displaying Your Name Plates

While name plates are common in most workplaces, we all need them for different reasons. And, many of us have a desk or cubicle at work, so it’s easy to display that coveted piece of personal identification. And while most name plates have a name and title, some are used for other reasons around the office.

display a name plate easily with a variety of holders and methods at your office or on your desk

Name plates easily sit on a corner or small portion of your desk.

Use a traditional metal desk holder for your plastic or metal engraved name plate. These sit conveniently on the corner of any desk so that they are visible to passersby. Another option is to choose an acrylic desk block or executive desk wedge. These options, while a little less traditional, actually offer an upgrade to your name plate look.

Another option for a desk top is the plastic desk base. This classy item fits most designs and still allow the nameplate to sit on the corner of your desk comfortably. Or, be a little less traditional and set it on your computer monitor or tower.

Attach name plates to the front of a desk.

Using either a wall mount or adhesive, attach the plate on the front of your desk. This idea is perfect for the current trend of standing desks. That way, no matter the height of your desk, your name plate will always be visible. Choose from Velcro, magnets or double-sided tape to accomplish this simple, yet effective presentation.

Using an adhesive also enables you to attach name plates to other objects on or near your desk. Use the double-sided tape to mount the plate to stacking desk trays or a white board.

Mount the plate on a wall or door of your office or cubicle.

From Contemporary Name Plates to traditional engraved name plates, one of the most popular ways to display room names and numbers and directions is to hang them on the wall. Accomplish this easily by using a wall mount or an adhesive. We also offer partition pins to hang your plate on the side of your cubicle conveniently.

Maybe you need to label a section of a wall for different types of forms? Simply attach this useful item next to the section, and just like that you’re done! And everyone in the office can see what they need and how easy it is to get it.

What creative way do you display your name plates?

Do you have yours hanging from the ceiling? Maybe it’s secured to your desk in a different way. Or is it in the hallway outside your office? We want to hear how you have your name plate displayed!

How To Keep Up with Industry Trends

New trends are always popping up in odd places, and even name tags are no exception!

Like most things these days, name tags have evolved over the past few years. They are more than just boring names attached to a cashier’s apron or a salesman’s jacket. Businesses and other corporations are finding more ways to make sure that their employees enjoy wearing their name tags.

From new printing methods to custom shapes, trends in the personal identification industry have expanded with the needs prodding them forward.

With these trends comes various questions such as:

Will name tags help promote better internal employee relationships?
Can they encourage stronger teamwork in offices and retail locations?
Are name tags able to help an employee feel more like an individual?

These questions are all answered with a single word: YES!

While each name tag still has the basic information on it, such as an employee’s name and title, personalize each with bright and vivid colors, different types of printing or engraving, and even creative logos and graphics!

How To Keep Up with Industry Trends using personal identification and name tags

One idea that was recently discussed was including personality identifiers on a name tag.

Recently several companies (have been) identifying employee’s personalities on their name tag. There are many personality tests that people use today. While all are a bit different, all shed light on employee’s social patterns, group dynamics and motivating factors. By placing the personality color code on the name tag, employees are able to interact with each other more easily and are able to communicate better. (These) companies (that) are embracing this (are) finding success (in this endeavor).

So, the lesson here is to embrace these trends. Whether it be a custom shape such as a fish for a pet store, or a brightly colored background to match someone’s mood or favorite color, trends keep us all in business! Need any more convincing? Check out everything we have to offer for your next name tag at www.nametag.com!

How To: Name Tag Ornaments

Make this year’s Christmas tree stand out with homemade ornaments!

While traditionally Christmas trees are decorated with shiny, colorful ball ornaments, let’s pull away from tradition this year. Create your look with customized name tags and name badges for your ornaments.

With all of our available products, this homemade treat is sure to please anyone. Choose from a variety of name tags that you can have engraved with names, sayings or any other holiday message.

Engraved Name Tags

One choice would be a plastic engraved name tag with a message of Merry Christmas. Another good idea is to have these engraved with elf names or the names of Santa’s reindeer. Add kids names to these name tags for a truly unique look to your Christmas tree.

Achieve the same look with metal engraved name tags. Using metal name badges will add some festive sparkle to your ornaments on your tree.

Custom Shapes

Custom shape name badges are also a fun idea. Use a star, heart or even one to represent your pet. Engrave each name badge or order blank. If you order a blank badge, customize each shape with a sharpie, stickers or anything that you might have around your home. Add names, drawings, images or write down memories with a permanent marker.

Once you choose a name tag or badge for your ornament, make sure to add some personalized ribbon roll to the back to hang it on your tree! Attach the ribbon to the back of the tag to hang it on your tree. Or, hang it anywhere that you want to showcase your homemade talents.

After completing these fun crafts, what you get is a beautiful homemade Christmas ornaments to hang on your tree or gift to your friends and family. Giving your Christmas tree a heartfelt touch of handmade with these fun ornaments is a great idea. The sky is the limit on this project!

4 Products for Corporate Gifting

Do you want to show true appreciation in your corporate gifting this year? Skip the cheap trinkets and stick with personalized products. It is amazing how much energy and money are wasted on gifts that get forgotten or that are simply thrown out altogether. Here are a few products to help insure that your corporate gifting doesn’t go unwanted this year.

1. Name Tags

Do you know someone who needs an exciting new look to that dingy uniform? Do your employees need to feel more empowered with their physical presentation to your customers? Get them a bright, shiny new name tag this year. Corporate gifting doesn’t have to mean giving them a boring, branded pen. Instead, give them a new look and some renewed energy with a fresh name tag. And don’t forget to get your brand out there. Design these new name tags with your logo.

ADD YOUR LOGO: Name Tags

2. Name Plates

While this seems to be the most traditional, don’t be caught up in a boring streak! Name plates can be customized to fit anyone’s personality. From favorite quotes to a fancy font for a name, choose from a large variety of these wonderful and flexible personal identification tools.

ADD YOUR LOGO: Name Plates

3. Desk Blocks & Wedges

Just like name plates, don’t sell yourself short on this fun item! Choose from several styles and customize them to meet the recipient’s personality. Quotes and simple sayings look amazing on acrylic name plates. Personalize executive name plates with names, titles and other fun logos and text. They also come in several color and style choices.

DESIGN A GIFT: Desk Wedges & Acrylic Plates

acrylic name plates and executive desk wedges are perfect for corporate gifting

4. Don’t forget the ribbons!

Any of the above items are perfect for any office, retail store or other organization. But, don’t underestimate the importance of presentation! Once you have your personalized products and slip them into that plain, boring box, tie it up with branded ribbon rolls. Or create your own logo gift tags from imprinted ribbons. Whatever your choice, brand it! Make sure those who are receiving your wonderful and thoughtful gifts know where it’s coming from.

PERSONALIZE GIFTING: Custom Ribbon Rolls

using custom ribbon rolls for corporate gifting

Corporate gifting is a fun and wonderful way to show appreciation. These products will help you to maximize your investment. Have you ever received a corporate gift that you couldn’t live without? We’d love to hear from you!

Using An Emergency Contact Card

Photo identification doesn’t have to stay at work any more. Use our photo ID cards as an emergency contact card for those you love.

A photo ID badge usually comes with an employee’s name, photo, title and any other relevant information printed on it. They are a great way to identify company employees and provide security in the workplace.

As each badge may fully customized, these name badges can also be used for other things. Such as security ID, safety tags and an emergency contact card. By simply providing any important information you would like to have printed on them, you could save someone’s life!

These emergency contact cards are truly an innovative product. Names, addresses and phone numbers are all great ideas to include on these safety cards. Using someone’s picture is also a great way to make sure that they are identified properly.

Emergency cards are for everyone!

Give these emergency cards to school children to carry in their backpacks. They will help to notify teachers and other administrators of possible allergies and other emergency items. Such as a parent’s name and contact number in case of an emergency.

Great for elderly or disable loved ones, these cards provide freedom to anyone. People that normally aren’t active in their communities, can go outside without fear of being lost or not in contact with those that need to know where they are.

An emergency contact card can have printing on both sides so that they can show on a lanyard around someone’s neck or through a see-thru pocket on a bag. Keep these cards in a wallet or a purse as they are the same size as a credit card.

Add whatever information you feel is important for others to know is important. These cards are perfect in case of an accident or other emergency where someone may be unresponsive. Not only do they provide necessary information about the person, but they also provide piece of mind to their loved ones.