Design & Artwork

Why do you need a vector logo for name badges? A vector logo is artwork built from mathematical paths (.ai, .eps, or .pdf) that scales to any size without losing sharpness, so i... My logo is a JPG or PNG, can you still use it? Yes. If you only have a raster logo (.jpg or .png), NameBadge.com's in-house art team can redraw it as clean vector artwork before... Can you match my exact brand (Pantone) colors? NameBadge.com can closely match brand colors when you provide a vector logo and the Pantone (PMS) reference numbers for each color... What are the best fonts for name badges? The best fonts for name badges are clean sans-serif typefaces such as Helvetica, Arial, Futura, or Open Sans, which stay legible a... How big should the name be on a badge? On a standard name badge, the name should be the largest element, typically set around 24 to 36 point (roughly 0.3 to 0.5 inches t... How many lines fit on a standard name badge? A standard 3 x 1 inch name badge comfortably fits two to three lines: a name, a title or role, and a company or department. A larg... How should I lay out logo, name, and title on a badge? A clear badge layout places the company logo at the top or upper left, the person's name largest in the center, and the title or d... Can you print white ink or metallic effects? Yes. NameBadge.com prints white ink and raised, textured effects on more than 55 Mimaki UV flatbed presses, which lay down a dedic... Can you fix or clean up my logo for a name badge? Yes. Our in-house US design team can clean up your logo for a badge: removing a white or colored background to make it transparent... Can I change the name or title before my badge prints? Yes. Before a badge goes into production you can edit any name, title, or text and re-check it on the on-screen proof, since nothi...