Halloween Costume DIY: Name Tag Level

It’s that time of year again, Halloween! Do you know what your costume is yet?

Sometimes trying to come up with a unique costume is difficult. And trying to make it personalized can be even harder. That’s where we come in. Name tags and name badges often play a necessary part in work life, but when it comes to everyday use, they are often overlooked. However, here are some great ways to introduce this simple workday element into your holiday plans!

Be Someone Famous

From Flo at Progressive to Shaun of Shaun of the Dead, if you’re looking for an easy DIY costume this year, put on a name tag. Customize from multiple colors and printing choices to get what your costume needs this year.

wear a name tag for a shaun of the dead costume for halloween

wear a name tag for a flo from progressive costume for halloween

wear a name tag for a lily from at&t costume for halloween

make a ross geller from friends costume with two adhesive name badges and a red sweater

Can’t decide which character you want to be? Ask Ross Geller from Friends for help! All you need is a red sweater and two adhesive name badges to complete his look.

Or, dress up like an alter ego version of your favorite superhero. Use Bruce Wayne, Clark Kent, Bruce Banner, Diana Prince or Barbara Gordon name tags with a suit or everyday wear. It’s easier than you might think to pull something you already own out of your closet and pair it with a great name tag.

Use custom plastic or metal colors and engraving for logos, or try out full color and UV printed tags to make what you need to complete the best costume ever. And then let the name tag do the rest!

Make A Punny Costume

If you are super creative, make a name tag your whole look. From Dr. Frank Enstein (worn with a lab coat) to a custom shaped pumpkin or bat (worn with a DIY headband), create a name tag that makes your costume the punniest in your neighborhood. Make your best Halloween joke into the best name badge anyone has ever seen!

Be creative with colors, fonts and names, or even titles. Be the best pirate on your block, or act like you’re in politics with a creative title and punny name.

But, no matter what you choose to be this Halloween, complete your costume with a fun name tag!

The Unnecessary Reinvention of Name Tags

A reinvention of anything requires a substantial analysis of what it is.

This reinvention is even true when it comes to name tags and other personal identification. Branding and using identification is something businesses have done for many years. And, it doesn’t matter what the brand is, or what they are selling to the masses.

Let’s take a look at Prada:

Identify Yourself: How Prada Reinvented the Corporate Name Tag

Identity is something every fashion label is obsessed with right now – what it should be, how to get it, how to bank on it. Prada is one of the houses whose distinct, powerful identity is fodder for many lesser talents, which is perhaps why the label’s Autumn/Winter 2018 collections – for him and for her – featured a sly wink and nudge to that idea in the form of ID cards clipped onto models’ collars and chests. They were the kind of name tag a faceless factory worker, office drone or out-of-office visitor might be instructed to wear and keep visible at all times – Prada’s even came stamped with faux corporate identities, logotypes and symbols ironically invented by the fashion house for purely decorative purposes.

Prada has failed to peg the real issue with name tags: discovering brand and personal identity.

After all, this is what a name tag is all about. We will always encourage people to wear name tags with their name and a business or corporate logo. And while it seems that Prada has attempted this with their, albeit ironic, version of a corporate name tag, there appears to be a lack of something fundamental.

Professional tools such as name tags are essential in marketing and communication. They are necessary in providing not only personal identity but corporate branding as well. And, the primary reason for wearing a name tag is to provide an identifying feature for each person.

With so many choices of name tags available, businesses only have to decide which product best fits their needs. From Hot-Stamped Logo Name Tags to Reusable Speedy Badges, the name tag world is best suited to those who know how to use it. Understanding this leads to the fact that a reinvention of this simple tool is not necessary.

Name Tags and Branding

By adding a business or organization logo to a name tag, every employee or volunteer will be identified quickly and easily. Office and retails settings are often the place to see name tags. But, inevitably employees wear these tags when going to lunch or even on the way home. And, while they continually wear these name tags in public, a company’s name and brand becomes available to everyone they pass by. This type of branding can also be beneficial to announce special promotions, sales or events.

Name tags are often the most effective element of a person’s uniform in meetings, at conventions or during any event. Trying to offer a reinvention of this simple feature is redundant and unnecessary.

Employees who wear name tags offer a sense of responsibility that remains unmatched by those who don’t wear identification. These identifiers have become an essential and vital part of many companies. And, they allow each employee to wear any required daily business style or uniform while remaining unique in their aspect and personality.

So, why offer a reinvention of something so tried and true? Let’s leave name tags where they need to be as a part of everyday business life.

Mighty Badges Are Here To Save The Day

It’s a bird! It’s a plane!
Nope, it’s Mighty Badges!

Out of all the reusable name badges we offer, Mighty Badges are one of our top sellers. And schools, offices, stores and so many other places can benefit from using reusable name badges. Reusable products like Mighty Badges are easy-to-use and quick-to-assemble. And, if someone moves on from your company, it’s easy to pass along the name tag.

Many companies find the need to hire more employees during the holiday months or for different events. Using reusable name badges helps keep identification costs under control. This is where Mighty Badges save the day!

The Stats (Sizes, Colors & More)

Each badge comes in three parts: the metal backplate, the printable insert and the clear lens. The inserts are fully printable on an inkjet or laser printer and can be replaced as often as needed for new names, uses and different events. The clear, plastic lens snaps into place over the top of everything to hold the badge together.

Choose from one of 10 sizes (nine if you need a printed logo) and a variety of shapes, including rectangles, ovals and squares. Print almost any text and graphics on the inserts and stack the three Mighty Badge pieces together for a professional name badge.

Benefits (Affordability & Easy-To-Use)

Mighty Badges are easy-to-use, allowing them to meet multiple needs. You can customize them yourself with inserts, and you can get them right away. We also offer larger quantity discounts.
Using printable inserts is a perfect way to control name tag costs. Just print a new insert with each new employee or for different events.
UV printed logos add class and professionalism to these reusable name badges. The brightly UV printed colors fit any logo or graphics need. And with a logo printed directly onto the metal backplate, all you have to do is print a new insert with a name or title of your choice.

We know that name tags are not all created equal! And, there are endless ways to use each reusable name badge. But, no matter your name badge needs, remember to weigh all your options before making your final decision. We’re sure you’ll find a way to have a Mighty Badge™ save your day.

Name Tags Help Those With Diabetes

But, what does diabetes have to do with name tags?

Giving back to the community defines Coller Industries Incorporated. Through our motto of To Serve Our Customers and establishing our business practices, donations help us maintain our ideal. This most recent donation goes to a fantastic company who is supporting their community with assistance to those with diabetes.

Carb DM “Seize Diabetes”

Carb DM’s mission is to build a supportive community that improves the quality of life and health of all those affected by type 1 diabetes (T1D). Our community fosters connections among people with T1D, their loved ones and medical professionals. It promotes learning and develops strategies for thriving with T1D.

Krystle Samai, Executive Director for Carb DM, said, “We are a small yet mighty team. Type 1 diabetes knows no gender, ethnicity or age. Insulin injections are what is required to live, but support and a community of people who truly understand what living with this chronic lifelong condition is like are what enables people to thrive.”

A UV Logo for Diabetes Support

Coller Industries donated white, metal name tags with a UV color logo to Carb DM. This logo style is perfect for a bright and colorful look. Carb DM added two lines of printing for names and titles. They also wanted magnetic fasteners, one of our most popular choices, to complete the sleek, professional look.

“These reusable badges will be worn by our staff and volunteers to help increase their visibility in our community,” said Samai. “We do a lot of local events and support groups, so this small touch helps us to be identifiable. It helps us to better represent the organization and mission and to connect with others who may need the services we offer.

name tag inc help carb dm seize diabetes with a donation

Every donation we give becomes a part of who we are. And every organization we help, such as Carb DM, makes us understand why service is a must for everyone. So, as we get to know those who help others with diabetes, this donation makes us even more grateful for the opportunity to give back to our community.

A Conversation With A Name Badge

Have you ever talked with an inanimate object? Well, today, we’re sharing a recent conversation we had with a name badge!

We sat down over the long, holiday weekend with a Name Badge and asked several questions about how a name badge works and why they think their job is so important. Here are the top three questions from that interview.

Question 1: Describe Your Job

Reporter: I would like to start with a simple question, Name Badge. Please explain your job and what it is that you do on a daily basis.

Name Badge: Whoa! Slow down there! That’s a super detailed question, and it will take more than just a few minutes to answer. Are you sure you want to start with that one?

Reporter: Yes, I am sure.

Name Badge: Alright, glad you’re sitting down. So, here it goes. Although my job isn’t a simple one, it is reasonably easy to do. You see, the basic concept of my job is to let people know my name. But, here’s where it gets complicated. My name changes. My design changes. Sometimes I have color and sometimes I’m plain or even blank.

Reporter: That is a lot to take in, Name Badge. But I think you’re deviating from the question. What is your job?

Name Badge: First off, call me NB, it’s easier. In a nutshell, my job is to tell others who I am.

Reporter: That doesn’t sound too hard, NB. So, why do you think it’s so complicated?

NB: My job is complicated because of the many different ways people customize and use me.

Question 2: What Customizations Are Available?

NB: As I mentioned before, my design changes. Some people use their first name. Others use first and last names, while still others add titles, company names and sometimes even logos. And, I come in many different colors. I’m a chameleon that way. Oh, and sometimes people write on me.

Reporter: So, basically what you are telling me is that you have many faces? If that is the case, how do people know how to use you?

NB: Yes, I do have many faces. And sometimes that makes it a bit harder to use me. Although, to most people, using me is a natural thing; especially when those people work in stores or offices with tons of employees. Most know that I wear best on the right side of their shirt, but sometimes people put me in their pockets or place me where I’m hard to read. I do my job best when worn correctly.

Question 3: Finding Your Best Feature

Reporter: So, NB, if you’re appropriately worn and used correctly, what is your best feature?

NB: You like asking loaded questions, don’t you?

Reporter: What do you mean?

NB: Well, my best feature is the one the consumer likes the most. So, if they worked hard on their company’s branding, the logo would be my best feature. But, if the person wearing me needs others to know that they are a volunteer, then my title would be my best feature. Does that make sense?

Reporter: Yes, I suppose it does. So, your best feature is what others need it to be?

NB: Exactly!

Reporter: Wow! I’ve learned a lot from you today, NB. Thanks. I should probably be wearing a name badge, too!