Promotional clothing, is used by virtually any given organisation. So the fact that now Wikipedia has got into the act too, does not surprise me. If like me, you owe Wikipedia for the majority of your university degree, then this might be the clothing option for you. Wikipedia has collaborated with Advisory Board Crystals, a large LA-based Street-wear brand to launch a new clothing line.

1. Use branded apparel to engage supporters.
2. Branded apparel creates visibility and connection.
3. Promotional clothing fundraises opportunities.

Ironic Clothing Taglines, Anyone?

Wikipedia made this

GoPro is a brand that almost everyone recognises. The small, high definition cameras are extremely popular among all generations for their convenience in shooting action packed adventures. From thrill seekers trying to get the perfect shot abseiling down a cliff to teenage skateboarders filming their tricks, it seems like everyone has one these days.

The reason for the success is GoPro’s ability to sell a lifestyle or experiences. They appeal to the public as more than just a camera, but an attractive way of living. “They don’t just sell a video camera, they sell the memory of the wave or the ski trip down the slope,” says Ben Arnold, a consumer technology industry analyst at The NPD Group.

A simple search on YouTube will produce millions of videos of people living on the edge, on holidays

There’s a reason why people hire designers. Not only do they take all the time and effort off your hands, but because they are good at what they do. Designers understand how to create visuals that impact the eye and the best ways to organise and structure things.

Hire A Professional

When creating a design we appreciate that maybe a designer may know best. Whether it be personalising a magnet or a small promotional mug all the way to the interior of a building, it is sometimes best to scrap the DIY and hire a professional. Designers take the strain off making a regrettable decision after it’s too late.

Design Fails!

In the Cubic Promote Office, designers are our best

Origami is an ecofriendly, artistic way to relieve stress. For many, origami stands as a means to connect with other human beings while exercising the brain.

Beautiful Cranes Serve as a Journal

Christian Marianciuc from Romania is currently underway in his 365 day project of making a unique origami crane every day. The cranes are almost a therapeutic rebirth of creativity for him where he describes his day through the colours, textures and design on the crane.

The Rio Olympics is just days away now and as always, there are always a huge diverse range of memorabillia and branded merchandise available. Some of these are delightfully good, others are awfully bad, here we have got 5 of the best that the Olympic spectacle as on offer. Check them out and let me know what you think:

Mini Soccer Ball Tom - Celebrate

If there is one product or piece of Olympic merchandise synonymous with Brazil and its cultures and passions it would have to be the soccer ball. Emblazoned with the Rio 2016 Olympic Mascot 'Tom', a character symbolic of a famous Brazilian musician who sung songs of Brazil Charm. This is a unique, fun and vivid piece of Olympic Merchandise.

Rio 2016 Olympic Games Mascot Plush Toy 30 cm

Logos are a great way to send a message to consumers about your product without having to say anything. The importance of having an effective logo is huge for businesses large and small. It provides a graphical representation to showcase the companies’ unique identity.

Add Logos To Promotional Items

With a great logo, you can create a united front for your company by branding items like clothing, stationery and computer accessories. This can help create brand awareness to increase sales and revenue.

Best 2015 Logo Designs

Recently the top logo designs of 2015 were released. The winners were judged

Funny animals are taking over the world. It seems that everywhere you look nowadays there is some form of funny animal compilation making you laugh. From YouTube videos to whole television channels dedicated to our furry friends, it’s easy to see why they are so popular.

At Cubic Promote we LOVE animals. Whether it’s an actual living, breathing cat, an animal shaped stress toy or even a fun animal pen, we just can’t get enough.

Hilarious Ideas for Branding Your Items

Recently Monika, a US based artist that is obsessed with Pun’s has released some insanely punny (pun/ funny) animal illustrations. They are certain to brighten up your day and are great ideas for branding if you want to make people laugh!

Animals and puns… what a purrfect

Have you ever watched basketball players making the ball spin when bouncing? Have you ever wondered why? Well it’s a little thing called Science!

Recently, some guys went all the way down to Tasmania to drop balls off a dam. The reason? To show you the difference between a ball dropped with no spin and a spinning ball.

The ball that was dropped with no spin behaved as you would expect. It fell straight down to the floor with wind being the only factor moving it from its mark. However, adding a little spin to the ball makes a world of difference. The ball quite literally flies away in the opposite direction.

Check it out here: https://youtu.be/2OSrvzNW9FE

The Magnus Effect

This difference

When seeking design work that will establish (or redefine) a strong brand identity - the best designers know simplicity and flow are the crux of an effective design.
French based design agency Murmure have outdone themselves with the entire visual rebranding of architectural company EXO, and proved the power of wise design choices.

Bold Yet Elegant Design for Brand Identity

Inspired by architectural shapes and using a simple colour palette of black and white, Murmure have developed a visual language for the new brand identity that imposes structure, volume and elegance.

I know i have harped on for a while on this blog about promotional products and how they are fantastic as items for corporate gifts or as leave behinds during tradeshows. However there are certain categories of products that can get lost easily. However in some instances losing the product is not neccessarily a bad thing. There are many reasons why custom branded products get lost easily some reasons include:

- A promotional highlighter getting stolen by a colleague (on purpose or by accident)
- A meeting presentation where a notepad or a post it note is left behind by accident
- The product gets dropped by accident when you are with a client.

Those are just some of the main reasons I have misplaced a promotional product. I am sure that there are literally dozens of other reasons why a promotional product can get lost. However there are some products that can get misplaced a lot easier than others. The top 5 categories of products that do get lost easily are: