Warning: This blog post will give you a serious case of the giggles! We came across these hilarious images of signs and labels that are strange, make no sense but are down right funny. Now, I know safety labels are absolutely serious and are intended to keep adults and children safe. In other instances labeling of products are required by law to ensure compliance. In saying that though some of these examples below are puzzling.

1. Use humour to enhance brand promotion.
2. Incorporate unconventional labels for memorable experiences.
3. Funny product labels increase brand visibility.

Safety Label & Warnings on Products

All the shirts that we sell are properly labelled with regular things like:
- How to Care for the garment
- Material composition
- Country of origin

However, at no point in time did we think that we needed to warn people to "remove child,"

It's amazing how technology can change even the simplest of everyday items into an eye catching event piece. Take for example the humble mug. When combined with heat change technology, all sorts of incredible designs can be achieved. Here are 5 of our absolute favourite mugs that feature amazing heat activated branding!

Custom Printed Heat Change Mugs

1. This Pac Man seems to feature nothing but the background from the classic arcade game. That is until you pour some hot liquid into the mug and the entire thing springs to life!

2. For fans of Doctor

Hello Kitty turned 40 a few days ago. This iconic cat may not be that particularly big in Australia but around the world this expressionless girl-cat is HUGE. Lady Gaga and Katy Perry are amongst millions of people that are huge fans of this kitty. One thing that appeals to many people about Hello Kitty is the number of different official and unofficial products available. I've gone through many websites and found a few of the stranger ones and thought I share them with you

1. Focus on brand recognition.
2. Tap into nostalgia for success.
3. Collaborate for fresh designs.

History of Hello Kitty

Hello Kitty was a 1974 cartoon character that came from Japan. Originally a character on a coin pouch.  After the second world war, Japan was coming into an economic boom and many kids had money to spend. Hello Kitty and her merchandise appeared at the right place at the right time. Over the

Did you know that the race that stops the nation has been running since 1861? Understandably over the years there have been some incredible one-of-a-kind pieces of merchandise produced to commemorate race wins and celebrate all that is the Melbourne Cup. Now auction house Mossgreen is putting an interesting assortment of unique memorabilia under the hammer.

Custom Trophies, Gift Items and More!

Fans of racing history clamor for products featuring the

Key rings are one of those products that most people deem boring! After all who actually goes shopping for a key ring? Well hopefully this blog post will get you at least a little bit excited about key rings after you see these delightful custom made key rings. We'll also discuss its benefit as a promotional giveaway and we'll provide you tips on how to customise keyrings.

1. Customise keyrings for memorable promotions.
2. Design keyrings to reflect brand identity.
3. Use keyrings as event giveaways.

Some Fun Key Ring Designs

Much like flash drive memory keys, the amount of key ring designs out there are staggering. Here I have picked up some of the most awesome ones that I have seen around

October is the absolute best. I love October, because this is the time where businesses and organizations start organizing year end parties & I love being involved in parties. To help you celebrate we are releasing this month a whole heap of new products. Not just any product though, but items that will (in the words of Pink) "Help you get your party started." Check out our promotional neon glow toys below.

1. Customise glowing items for personalised experiences.
2. Strategically distribute items for maximum impact.
3. Add visual flair to entrances and dance floors.

Glowing Promotional Items

Neon Glow Sticks

Not simply for rave parties, but for any corporate night time event or party. We have a whole range of cool light up products that look amazing. Purchase them

The most common piece of corporate branding done by all organizations and businesses has to be the humble business cards. For some companies a business card is merely a slip of card that has your name printed in a rectangle piece of cardboard with a logo on it. For many other businesses though, a business card is a statement piece, where a lot of care and attention to detail has been used to make a corporate branding statement to recipients. Here are some of the best efforts that we have ever come across.

(Lego Business Card figures. Yes, the name on the shirt is the name of the card owner)

Awesome Business Cards Examples

These examples of business card designs are quite special indeed. They blow the traditional

I love seeing new products everyday in the course of my job. What I love seeing even more, is when people and businesses make huge mistakes in labeling their promotional items or when they are packaging their products. Here are some of the funniest boo boo's that I have come across this year.

• Mistakes in branding and packaging can lead to hilarious but damaging results.
• Accuracy, quality, compliance, and consistency are essential aspects of labeling to maintain a professional image.
• Taking the time to verify all aspects of your labels helps protect your brand's reputation and prevents costly mistakes.

Branding Lost In Translation

I know it is not nice to laugh at other people's error, especially when English is not their first english for these businesses. This does not stop the fact that these examples are

The Marshmallow man first seen in the original Ghostbusters turns 30 this year. Originally released in 1984 the Marshmallow man back then was an amazing visual treat for movie goers and the character soon became an 80's icon in its own right. To celebrate the event there have been a raft of promotional toys and products that have been released. Here are a few of the more awesome Stay Puft Marshmallow Man anniversary products that we have come across.

Promotional Toys & Items

Lego! who does not like Lego? On the official Lego Cuusoo site (it is a website that garners votes on Lego concepts. The concepts with the most votes gets officially produced as an authentic Lego product). This Lego Marshmallow man is 13 inches tall with a scary big smile. Built with around 1800 pieces it is one awesome toy.

The word minimalist gets used quite often nowadays. Essentially minimalist designs are those products that are created using as little design as possible. It is a way to create products and visuals with as little clutter as possible with the emphasis strongly on functionality and clean smooth lines or surfaces. The result is a design that is visually modern and visually a lot more powerful.

• Minimalist promotional items focus on simplicity, clean lines, and uncluttered visuals.
• These items ensure clear messaging and reflect brand values while offering timeless relevance and increased perceived value.
• Apple's range of electronic products serves as an excellent example of successful minimalist design.

Example of Minimalist Promotional Items

In the world of promotional items this is a fine example of a minimalist design. This result was done in South Korea for a design company that