Choosing a nameplate

Dog tags can be the ultimate desk accessory. Available in a variety of materials, they make fantastic corporate employee gifts or, where appropriate, an ideal personal gift.

What better way to congratulate a family member’s new job or a spouse’s promotion than with a cute name plaque. A sophisticated looking name plate would look great in a home office and might even inspire a graduate to find a new job.

As cliché as it sounds, having a name plaque on your desk makes you feel good and motivates you to work hard.

Nameplates are available in a variety of materials. Marble connotes solidarity and tradition. Since no two pieces of marble are the same, you can guarantee that a marble name plate is one of a kind. If engraved correctly, the nameplate not only looks impressive, but also quite dramatic.

Aluminum nameplates are becoming more popular, can be personalized quickly, and are relatively inexpensive. They can be engraved to say a name and, if applicable, the position of the person, but if you’re looking for something a little less formal, various colors can be printed on the surface to create a more colorful plaque.

Hand-finished wooden dog tags are also quite popular. Made in a variety of hardwoods, such as walnut and mahogany, the name is engraved in brass. Some styles may even have a business card holder built into the design.

If you work for a nonprofit organization, slider frames with a plastic nameplate may be for you. Cheap and attractive they look good, but they are cheap. Plastic dog tags are available in multiple colors, sizes, and fonts, which means they can be truly unique.

For those who don’t have a budget, 3D dog tags or glass nameplates scream elegance and shine, but for those looking for something that costs a little less, Glass is a good replacement. Glass nameplates have a clean, modern look and offer something different to a more traditional style.