Button pins provide a perfect outlet for all of the creative ideas that we have running in our heads, but their small size also requires tiny intricate details and so this gets to be a skillful precise task. First you will choose the size and shape, usually from 1 to 3 inches in diameter for a circle design — square or oval shapes are available as well. The size of the button pin directly affects how much space you have to work with text, logos or images. Simple artwork utilizes smaller buttons, so bigger art uses larger buttons.
Then, produce the design in a graphic designing tool such as Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop. Vector: is the perfect format because as a scalable graphic it will not lose any quality when resized. Things like color palette selection, typography and giving visual context for visuals inside the pin dimensions are some of the key elements you would want to address in any design practice. An example: if you are designing a 2″ button pin, create it with a 1/8 margin to make certain nothing gets cut throughout production of the design.
When the design is finished, check quality by doing a test print on paper. This is an important step because this allows you to see how the colors and details translate on a physical object. For print, many designers use CMYK color settings because it provides more accurate coloring versus RGB which is used for digital screens.
Button pins are usually manufactured by pressing the print design onto metal or plastic backing using machines. PureButtons, for instance, is one of many businesses that specializes in on-demand manufacturing—millions of different branded button pins made to order. Cost-wise, you can expect small batches of around 50 to 100 pins to cost anywhere from $0.50 to $2.00 per pin depending on size and added customisation, with the per-unit price becoming very competitive in larger orders.
You have the option of matte or glossy finishes for your button pins—the glossy finish is most popular with its eye-catching shine. But a matte finish is usually favored for its less in-your-face professional appearance. A quote by the designer Milton Glaser: three possible responses to a piece of design—yes, no and wow! Nearly summed up in the line " Wow is the one to reach for." you achieve radiant button pin designs.
Button Pins – For those of you unfamiliar with button pins, they are essentially a tiny metal disc the size of your thumb with an image on it and a thin pin that pokes through objects.