Pay mind to the industry you work in and what might make the most sense. A wedding planner may want to have a bit of fun and advertise with heart-shaped stress balls. However, if you have a serious, professional brand voice, shaped options don't really fit. It all depends on your brand and the message you're trying to send to your audience.
Bright colors work well for schools, fundraisers, and community events, while neutrals are good for banks, law firms, and government agencies. Of course, it's more important to make sure your stress ball isn't a color that will clash with your design. For instance, if you have a white logo, you should print it on a darker color. Makes sense, right?
Now that you have the right stress ball for your company or event, it's time to put a logo or message on the front. There are a few things to keep in mind when it comes to designing your logo.
1. Keep It SimpleYou've got roughly 1.5 inches of space you can use to print a logo or message on your stress ball. Avoid being too wordy or having too many bells and whistles on your design.
2. Ask a ProfessionalYou're not going to be a design expert overnight! Reach out to your sales rep at any time to ask about the best colors and design for your stress ball order.
3. Choose Either a Logo or TextBefore you start customizing your stress ball, it's helpful to choose whether you want to print either a message or visual image like a logo.
2Use White for WordsWhile it may not seem as snazzy as hot pink or neon green, white is a classic color choice because it can be printed thick enough to result in a clear, crisp message.
3Curve Your TextMost stress balls have a round imprint, which means your words won't read straight across. Keep it legible by curving the text.
4Add Something ExtraAre you worried a simple message will look blah? Add a little image to go with your message.Need suggestions? Try the Free Clipart Library from Quality Logo Products®!
1Know Your LogoIf your logo is large and extremely detailed, it's better to go with a text only option instead. Print only your company name and contact information.
2Decide on the ColorsSome stress balls come with only one logo color included, while others allow for a full color imprint. Make sure you choose the best option for your design.
3Make ChangesIf you see something you don't like on your digital proof, speak up and request changes to your design.
4Find Your Perfect MatchYou learned colors in kindergarten (probably), but do you know the specific blue in your logo?
Find out with the Pantone Matching System. You can even use the Pantone Color Matcher from Quality Logo Products®!
Design Your Own Stress BallAre you looking for a certain shape or design? You can request a custom shape that's specific to your advertising needs. Maybe you want a stress ball of the cool character you made up for your comic book. Send a detailed illustration (either a picture or graphic) to the design team at Quality Logo Products® and we'll make it happen. Give us plenty of time to complete this request as a special mold has to be created. However, it's worth it in the long run to have a unique stress ball that you won't find anywhere else.Learn even more about custom vs. standard stress balls!
Make your custom stress ball request by contacting our team at:1-866-312-5646info@qualitylogoproducts.com
The Bottom LineYou don't have the same space to print on a stress ball as you would on a billboard. However, that doesn't mean your brand won't be just as noticeable. Stress balls are natural conversation starters, especially if they're in a unique shape or handed out during an exciting event. It's worth taking the time to make sure your design looks incredible!
Alyssa Mertesamertes@qualitylogoproducts.com866-312-5646 x 277Alyssa is the Lead Copywriter at Quality Logo Products. As a promo expert, she's uncovered the world's first custom tote bag, interviewed the guy behind rock band AC/DC's logo, and had a piece published by the Advertising Specialty Institute, a leader in the promotional products industry.