For some of you, our classic two colored, laser engraved tags may not be enough. We are here to let you know that you don’t have to settle for less than exactly what you want! You have a myriad of options to choose from. Here we are going to detail the choices you have if you want more than one color on your name tags.
This is one of our newest options, but it is a wonderful choice when it comes to functionality. With this process we are able to print your logo in the exact way you send it to us. We can do gradients, and photo quality. The text is laser engraved into the plastic. If you have a logo that you need replicated exactly as it is sent, this is the option for you!
With this option we make a metal die of your logo and melt the colors of your logo into the plastic on the tag. The text is laser engraved into the plastic of the tag. We can do up to 3 colors in the logo, and it gives the tag an embossed professional look.
This option is similar to the option #1, however in this case the entire tag is printed onto the plastic instead of just the logo. This is a fantastic option for photo IDs, and people who need photo realistic logos.
There you have it folks! If any of these options sound perfect for you, simply click on the links to go straight to the ordering page. If you don’t see quite what you are looking for then please give us a call at:
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One of our fantastic Customer Service Reps will be happy to discuss the details of your tags, and recommend the perfect process for you!
Event badges are the best way to identify yourself, especially when networking is a primary focus. Follow these guidelines and you will always be safe from sabotaging your success. So, what is the best way to print an event name badge?
Printing Event Badges
Providing pre-printed event badges is one of the most effective investments you can make to the success of an event, especially a networking event. Yet many people waste this opportunity to help guests meet and greet at an optimum level. Here are a few tips to ensure your event name badges look great and are the most productive.
Keep the Printing Simple
All your event badges need is a first and last name with your affiliation or company underneath. Think twice about the need to provide any more information beyond these basics.
Printing the first name larger than the last name
While there are no hard and fast rules governing whether to enlarge the person’s first name, I submit that it’s best to print both the first and last name in the same size font. You will obviously see the person’s first name. However, if the last name is too small to be easily read, an opportunity to connect is lost since a person’s identity comes from knowing both a person’s first and last name.
No Honorifics and Titles for Event Badges
Do not place honorifics such as Ph.D. or Dr. or titles such as President or Sales Manager on event badges. You can learn this information as you converse. Only at special events will honorifics or titles be helpful, such as a doctor’s convention where the doctor’s specialties are important or a company conference where titles let others know what that person’s responsibilities are.
Adding a Company or Organization Name
Besides a person’s first and last name, the only other information to print for an event badge is a person’s company or organization name; this is a great way to begin conversations. While we should all be proud of our affiliated organizations, seeing the person’s name is more important than knowing their affiliated company. Therefore, place the company name or logo at the bottom of the tag in a font size that’s easy to read yet smaller than the person’s name.
Host and Sponsor Organizations
Give acknowledgment to the sponsors of your event through the design of the badges, but never allow that information to override the all-important role of a name badge which is to introduce the person who is wearing it.
Choose a Font
Use big, bold fonts for printing and avoid script or fancy fonts. The goal is to make the badges easy to read, so choose your font wisely. With several thousand choices on most computers, your name badges do not need to be boring when selecting a font for readability. Some popular fonts for name badges include Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, Calibri and Times.
Font Size Matters
Print the names on the badges in a font size that practically fills the tag. It is a waste of an excellent networking tool to print the information on any badges in small type. Instead, begin with a large 40-point font and adjust the size to fit the names on each line. Some names are larger or shorter, so adjust the font size accordingly.
Print a Test of the Event Badges
Before printing your badges, print a single badge and look at it from the same distance it will be viewed at the event. Then, if there is any difficulty in reading any of the information, go back and make adjustments and try it again.
An event name tag is the best way to identify yourself, especially when networking is a primary focus. Follow these guidelines and you will always be safe from sabotaging your success. So, what is an event name badge and how do you wear them properly?
Should I bring my own name tag to events?
While arriving with your custom designed name tag ensures your name and affiliation are printed the way you like, it may not be in your best interest to do so. Consider this: event planners usually create tags specific to a particular occasion to identify those who legitimately belong at the event and those who do not. Wearing a name tag from outside the event may inadvertently convey the impression that you are crashing the party.
Squint Factor
There is nothing more disappointing than arriving at check in to see ineffective name tags. The logo of the hosting or sponsoring organization dominates the event tag. At the same time, names, company affiliations and every other detail, except your birth date, are printed so small they are not easy to read.
Remember the Purpose of the Name Tag
When preparing event name tags, think through the purpose of them. The tag should make communicating and networking easy for your event attendees. Always show names in spoken order, given name followed by surname, followed by your affiliation or company underneath. Think twice about the need to provide any more information beyond these basics.
Hosts and Sponsors
Sponsors and hosts are important to every event, and they deserve recognition. However, it is essential to remember that the person’s name is the most important information on the tag. Therefore, the majority of space should be devoted to presenting the person’s name. Thus, the logo or sponsoring affiliation should be smaller than the attendee’s name. It should never be the reverse.
Handwriting vs. Printing on Event Name Tags
Having tags printed and waiting is the perfect way to start an event. When this is impossible, provide dark pens and encourage everyone to write large enough that you can easily read their information from a distance, at least one half inch in height. Allow as much white space as possible; it helps others to easily read the badge.
Printed Tags
When generating pre-printed tags on a computer, choose a font that is easy to read. Arial, Myriad Web and Garamond are always good starting points. Sometimes it takes extra time to employ a little trial and error to find the correct font size and balance. However, it will be well worth the effort for optimum results. See part 2 of this article for information on printing event tags.
Wearing an Event Name Tag
Where should you place a name tag for networking? Wearing the tag high on your right shoulder gives other people the best view of the tag and your face. As you extend your right hand for a handshake, your eye and arm immediately draw to the right side of the person you are greeting. Because the uppermost part of your chest is the flattest area below your shoulder, this helps your tag to lie flat and be more secure. For women, this also prevents the awkwardness of drawing attention to a location we want to avoid having someone staring at. Placing the name tag high up in an easy to read and visible place keeps the focus on the tag where it should be.
Company Name Tags
Many businesses require their staff to wear name tags for identification. In this case, wearing such tags on the left shoulder is appropriate.
BONUS: Place name tags straight and in plain view.
Never wear your name tag crooked, sideways or upside down. It sends a negative message to others, usually implying a lack of respect for the occasion or a lack of care or interest in your appearance.
What other tips do you have to add to this list? Let us hear from you.
By Syndi Seid, the world’s leading etiquette trainer, celebrity speaker and founder of San Francisco based Advanced Etiquette.
Thanksgiving is coming up fast! A great way to make the holiday special is to make custom place holders for all of your guests. Everyone will find their seats in record time!
The place holders are made with our laser engraver and made of sturdy plastic.
Our pumpkin is tangerine over white, the pilgrim’s hat is black over white. The turkey place holder is medium brown over white, the leaf is brushed copper over black, and finally the rectangle place card is euro. gold over black.
These place holders take about 2 days to order and make. Order now to make make sure you have your place cards by Thanksgiving!
Our lovely customer service agent have recently been getting a few questions regarding our full bleed process and what that means. We thought it would be helpful to do an explanation of our full bleed process. This only applies to our full color printed tags.
So for starters: A full or partial bleed is when you would like color printed over the whole or half of the tag.
Full Bleed:
A full bleed is when you want a certain color printed over the entire tag. It will extend all the way to the edge of the tag. This is a great way to completely customize the way your tags look.
Partial Bleed:
A partial bleed is when you would like color to spread over only some of the tag. This is usually a style choice.
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Any time you choose to have a full or partial bleed on your tags it will add an additional $0.60 per tag.
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