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Lapel pins and badges have long been symbols of achievement, identity, and personal style. Whether you’re wearing them as an accessory or as part of an organisation. These small items can convey a message without saying a word. This case study explores the appeal of lapel pins, the different options and how we can help…

I wanted to create an intricate design to showcase our capacity to produce jewellery for women. The keyhere is to showcase what we can do in terms of a level of detail, combining intricate design ideas. ·    Create a pendant design ·   To be worn on a necklace chain ·   To be created in a precious metal ·…

  We were approached by a client who wanted us to design a range of accessories specifically for his upcoming wedding celebrations.  The wedding theme was birds and for the groom and his key groomsmen, the blue tit.  Following initial brainstorming sessions, it was decided that we would design and manufacture both cufflinks and lapel…

This is a short-form case study looking specifically at the designer keyrings. Have you ever considered ordering a set of made-to-order keyrings? There are many keys in modern life, and the best way to keep them organised is the simple split ring! The problem is that split rings are boring and do little to excite…

Employee loyalty and effort must be acknowledged and rewarded in today’s cutthroat corporate environment. Corporate award pins are more than just small gifts for 10, 20, or 30 years of service; they are representations of dedication, perseverance, and the long-lasting bond between an employer and their staff. At Merit, we specialise in creating custom service…

  In 2022 the film Casablanca reached the milestone of its 70th anniversary since its original release.  Keen to highlight this milestone and pay homage to other films from this golden age of cinema, our client had secured permission from the copyright holders to commission a series of collectible printed ingots featuring original movie poster…

We were approached by the client, a member of staff at a local garden and aquatics centre, to design a fish key ring which could be sold as a souvenir item.  Initially we looked at flat, die stamped fish silhouettes, as this provided the opportunity to add trans enamel to create vivid tropical fish while…

  We were contacted by the client to design and manufacture a custom badge based on their organisation logo.  Initially we drew up a design based on sizes from an existing badge that the client felt would work.  Due to the intricacies of the organisation logo we had to simplify aspects to ensure that these…

Our client had been developing a new season of clothing based around a space-themed print in the fabric.  We were instructed to design and manufacture jewellery accessories to compliment this new range.  Following initial brainstorming sessions for silver jewellery design, various space-themed opportunities were considered and discussed and eventually the shooting star was chosen for…

In response to a customer’s request to bolster their association’s visibility, we embarked on a task to create heraldic badges that would be a symbol of prestige and tradition and would serve as a beacon of their identity. Understanding the significance of heraldic symbology, we approached the task with reverence, knowing that each element carried…

We were assigned the task of designing labels to display the contents of decanter bottles.  There are generally two types of decanter bottles: Decanter bottles for wines and decanter bottles for spirits.  Decanter bottles for wines are left open without a lid.  These bottles come in all shapes and sizes to allow different rates of…

 We were approached by a client with a unique, business to business printing job which had encountered specific problems.  The job involved printing Aluminium tin lids with the appropriate manufacturing branding and product information.  Usually, the client would have gone about the task by cello-wrapping or shrink sleeving a plastic wrapper to the tin lids,…

We were approached by Jaguar Land-Rover to produce some custom badges to help them promote their new luxury Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) models. These badges tied-in to the car launch dates and were awarded to the design team behind the new models, as well as members of the public purchasing new vehicles. Working under non-disclosure…

  We were recently approached by a client to design a range of cufflinks to represent the different national animals of the British Isles.  The first task was to decide which animals are most associated with the British Isles and then which of these animals would make the most interesting cufflinks.  This was an easier…

We have recently been asked to design an enamel Jellyfish novelty cufflink. We need to retain the character of a real-life jellyfish while maintaining a sleek and modernist design aesthetic. They will be a quirky, novelty cufflink and suitable for any occasion. We are experts and have a long history of bringing interesting and challenging…

We were approached by Liverpool FC to create a range of men’s accessories. As part of the brief the accessories needed to be complete with point of sale packaging . These had to be suitable for display in retail outlets which allowed the products to be clearly visible, while also taking up as minimal a…

In 2012 we were approached by a client named Chuck to create some bespoke cufflinks in sterling silver that illustrated the Capital building in America. He wanted them to be one of a kind.  We produced a layered design combining the Capital Building offset against the famous stars and stripes flag billowing in the breeze. …