Custom phone cases can help identify smartphones used for work while providing space for your logo, colours and other elements of your corporate design. Whether used for employees, events, customer gifts or a consistently equipped device pool, a branded phone case makes a device’s company affiliation visible.
To achieve a result that suits your brand and intended use, the case model, design and order quantity should be planned together from the outset.
What would you like to use branded phone cases for?
The intended use helps determine the right case and design. Typical applications include:
– Equipping smartphones used by employees
– Identifying company devices
– Onboarding packs for new team members
– Trade fairs, events and promotional campaigns
– Customer gifts or promotional items
– Merchandising and campaigns
For everyday company devices, a subtle logo combined with a clear label may be appropriate. For events or campaigns, large-format graphics, photographs or illustrations offer more space for visual design.
Choosing the right case model
Before creating the design, determine which smartphone needs to be protected and branded. The case must fit the specific device model. Camera cut-outs, buttons and ports also affect the available design area.
The following questions can help with your selection:
– Which smartphone models require cases?
– Where and how will the devices primarily be used?
– Is a slim case sufficient, or is a model with a more protective design needed?
– Are additional features such as MagSafe compatibility, card storage or a lanyard relevant?
– Should the design be subtle or highly visible?
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Using corporate design on a phone case
A phone case offers a small but visible surface for brand elements in everyday use. Depending on the design, you may include:
– Your company logo or wordmark
– Corporate colours
– A slogan or campaign message
– Illustrations, patterns or graphic elements
– Names, department names or serial numbers
– A QR code with additional information, where appropriate for the intended use
For a calm and consistent look, a logo on a coordinated base colour is often sufficient. For full-surface designs, logos, important text and central visual elements should be placed with enough distance from camera cut-outs and edges.
Which design suits your purpose?
Subtle branding
A small or centrally positioned logo is suitable for company devices that should have a professional and understated appearance. This option can be combined with a colour from your corporate design.
Large-format design
For trade fairs, campaigns or merchandising, full-surface graphics, illustrations or photo motifs can be used. The artwork should be adapted to the specific case model so that important elements are not affected by cut-outs or curved areas.
Personalisation
Names, department names or other labels can make it easier to assign devices. Spelling and data lists should be checked carefully before approval, especially for larger quantities.
Preparing your artwork
Suitable artwork files make it easier to implement your design. Please consider the following points:
1. File format: Vector files such as PDF, AI or EPS are particularly suitable for logos. Image files should be sufficiently large and sharp.
2. Readability: Very small text, fine lines and low-contrast colours can be difficult to see on a phone case. Clear design elements often work better.
3. Colours: If a brand colour needs to be reproduced as accurately as possible, provide the relevant Pantone reference. Colours shown on screen may differ from the final printed result.
4. Design area: Take camera cut-outs, edges and curves into account. Do not place important content directly next to these areas.
5. Usage rights: Make sure that the required usage rights are in place for logos, images, illustrations, fonts and other content.
From idea to approval
A clear process can help reduce queries and later adjustments:
1. Define the smartphone model, case model and required quantity.
2. Decide on the intended use and desired design.
3. Provide your logo, artwork or name lists.
4. Adapt the design to the selected case model.
5. Check colours, positioning and personalisation data.
6. Approve the final artwork before production begins.
If several device models or different names are required, a clear overview of each model, quantity and corresponding design or personalisation text is helpful.
Considering quantities and planning
The required quantity can influence the choice of case and available design options. It is therefore useful to plan the following as early as possible:
– Required quantity for each smartphone model
– Design requirements by model or department
– Personalisation and name lists
– Desired delivery date
– Possible repeat orders
For larger projects, it can be useful to consider future device models, new employees and updated design guidelines before placing the order.
Branded phone cases combine device identification with a visible brand message. With logos, colours, names or full-surface designs, smartphones can be designed to match your corporate identity.
For a coherent result, companies should first select the right case model, adapt the design to the intended use and carefully check artwork files and personalisation details before approval.
