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Branding for Tactile Experiences: Why the Feel of Your Product Matters as Much as How It Looks

Branding and Materials, Marketing, Branding, Brand, Trends, Decorative Trim, Name Plates/Logos, Design, Functional Components, Finishes, Textures

In today’s hyper-visual world, branding is often judged by how it looks - but what about how it feels? At LaFrance, we...

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Reinventing the Icon: How Harley-Davidson Elevates Its Brand Across Segments

Materials, Branding and Materials, Marketing, Branding, Brand, Trends, Decorative Trim, Name Plates/Logos, Design, Textures, Metal, Brand Recognition, Brand Loyalty, Brand Value, Target Markets

Harley-Davidson is undeniably one of the world’s most recognizable brands—a reputation built not just on performance,...

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The Triad of Product Design: Color, Material & Finish

Materials, Branding and Materials, Marketing, Branding, Brand, Trends, Name Plates/Logos, Design, Finishes, Textures, Colors

When it comes to product design, first impressions are not just visual - they are emotional. At LaFrance, we believe...

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Case Study: How Jeep Uses On-Product Branding to Dominate Their Markets

Zinc, Materials, Branding and Materials, Marketing, Branding, Electroform, Brand, Trends, Decorative Trim, Electronics, Name Plates/Logos, Design, Functional Components, Textures, Metal, Brand Recognition, Brand Loyalty, Brand Value

For over 80 years, Jeep has built its reputation on authenticity, rugged design, and American heritage. When the brand...

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Spring Forward: Fresh Branding Trends for the New Season

Branding and Materials, Marketing, Branding, Electroform, Brand, Trends, Decorative Trim, Electronics, Name Plates/Logos, Eyewear, Design, Functional Components, Finishes, Textures, Shelf Appeal, Social Media, Brand Recognition, Brand Loyalty, Nature

Spring is a time of transformation—longer days, blooming flowers, and a renewed sense of energy. Just as nature...

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Trailblazing with Antique and Rugged Finishes

Zinc, Branding and Materials, Marketing, Branding, Electroform, Brand, Trends, Decorative Trim, Name Plates/Logos, Design, Functional Components, Finishes, Textures, Brand Recognition, Brand Loyalty, Antiqued, Weathered, Rugged

In a world where first impressions matter, product design has become an art of storytelling. One of the most...

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collage of nameplates that look like antiqued finishes seen on pennies and weathered materials. harley davidson bar and shield logo in antique pewter, Longhorm Laramie metal nameplate in antique pewter, tory burch circlular logo in metal and antiqued copper, Jeep branded since 1941 badge show in antiqued pewter

The Power of Distinctive Product Branding

Branding and Materials, Marketing, Branding, Brand, Trends, Decorative Trim, Name Plates/Logos, Design, Functional Components, Finishes, Retail Displays, Textures, Shelf Appeal, Brand Trust, Social Media, Brand Recognition, Brand Loyalty

In a crowded marketplace, where consumers are bombarded with choices, one factor consistently influences purchasing...

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background, grayed out - sunglass retail display and social media post for goodr brand; social media post and dispenser machine for pepsi, golf club retail display and social media post --- laid over top those grayed out background images are full saturation of pictures of 3D nameplates for goodr, Pepsi, and Taylor Made

Top Trends in On-Product Branding for 2025

Zinc, Branding and Materials, Marketing, Branding, Electroform, Brand, Aluminum, Trends, Decorative Trim, Automotive, Electronics, Motorcycle, Name Plates/Logos, Design, Appliance, Sporting Goods, Functional Components, Finishes, Textures, Colors

As competition across industries heats up, brands are investing heavily in innovations that enhance product appeal and...

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How Color Impacts Purchasing Decisions

Branding and Materials, Marketing, Branding, Brand, Trends, Decorative Trim, Name Plates/Logos, Design, Functional Components, Finishes, Textures, Colors

Every year, Pantone’s Color of the Year has a unique way of influencing global design trends, from fashion to...

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Setting Your Brand Up for Success in 2025

Branding and Materials, Marketing, Branding, Brand, Trends, Decorative Trim, Name Plates/Logos, Design, Functional Components, Finishes, Textures

The new year is a fresh start for many, whether your resolutions are to read more, tackle a new fitness goal or spend...

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