--- title: 5 Elements of Nameplate Design [Infographic] description: Substrate, part size and shape, artwork file, attachment, and any enhancements are all needed to achieve an attractive and impressive nameplate! image: https://www.mcloone.com/hubfs/5%20Elements%20of%20Nameplate%20Design.jpg --- ** 1-800-624-6641 [![mcloone_logo_nobox.png](https://www.mcloone.com/hs-fs/hubfs/mcloone_logo_nobox.png?width=285&name=mcloone_logo_nobox.png "mcloone_logo_nobox.png")](https://www.mcloone.com) - [Recent Posts](https://www.mcloone.com/blog) - [NAMEPLATES](https://blog.mcloone.com/tag/nameplates#topic#topic) - [ID PLATES](https://blog.mcloone.com/tag/id-plates#topic#topic) - [LABELS & OVERLAYS](https://blog.mcloone.com/tag/labels-and-overlays#topic#topic) # 5 Elements of Nameplate Design [Infographic] ![](https://www.mcloone.com/hubfs/5%20Elements%20of%20Nameplate%20Design.jpg) - ** - ** - ** No matter if you are brand new to product identification or well seasoned in pulling together the specifications for your label, there are certain pieces of information that each project needs. The material, part size and shape, artwork file, attachment method, and any enhancements are all parts of the communication between you and your supplier that are needed in order to achieve an attractive and impressive nameplate. ![5 Elements of Nameplate Design Infographic 051421](https://www.mcloone.com/hs-fs/hubfs/5%20Elements%20of%20Nameplate%20Design%20Infographic%20051421.jpg?width=1129&name=5%20Elements%20of%20Nameplate%20Design%20Infographic%20051421.jpg) ### How Can We Help? At McLoone, we combine creativity and expertise to custom manufacture graphic solutions for branding your product. Bring your ideas and we will work with you to create a nameplate that makes an impact. ### Related Posts [Positive Brand Awareness with Attractive Nameplates](https://www.mcloone.com/positive-brand-awareness-with-attractive-nameplates) [3 Ways to Dress Up Metal Nameplates](https://www.mcloone.com/3-ways-to-dress-up-metal-nameplates-to-increase-brand-awareness) [Common Shapes for Nameplates and Labels](https://www.mcloone.com/common-shapes-for-aluminum-nameplates-and-plastic-labels) [5 Elements of Nameplate Design Explained](https://www.mcloone.com/5-elements-of-nameplate-design) [5 Artwork Requirements for Effective Nameplate and Labels](https://www.mcloone.com/5-artwork-requirements-for-effective-nameplate-and-label-design) [![5 Building Blocks for Metal Nameplate Design eBook by McLoone](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3841320/274cdfe4-21f8-4635-b6e6-262cd4649565.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3841320/274cdfe4-21f8-4635-b6e6-262cd4649565) Tags: [Labels and Overlays](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/tag/labels-and-overlays), [Nameplates](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/tag/nameplates) ### Related Articles** ## [Color Approval: How Lighting, Substrates, and Environments Affect Color Accuracy](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/color-approval-lighting-substrates-environments) *( read )* Topics: [Process](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/tag/process), [Nameplates](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/tag/nameplates), [Processes](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/tag/processes), [ID Plates](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/tag/id-plates) ## [Why Product Identification Fails (and How to Prevent it)](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/why-product-identification-fails) *( read )* Topics: [Quality](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/tag/quality), [Embossing](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/tag/embossing), [Process](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/tag/process), [Nameplates](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/tag/nameplates), [Processes](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/tag/processes), [Adhesive](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/tag/adhesive), [ID Plates](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/tag/id-plates) ## [From the Inside Out: How Culture Drives Results](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/from-the-inside-out-2-second-leans) *( read )* Topics: [Quality](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/tag/quality), [Embossing](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/tag/embossing), [Process](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/tag/process), [Nameplates](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/tag/nameplates), [Processes](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/tag/processes), [Adhesive](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/tag/adhesive), [ID Plates](https://www.mcloone.com/blog/tag/id-plates) --- ## Ready for a quote? 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