{"id":50885,"date":"2016-02-09T07:00:08","date_gmt":"2016-02-09T15:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/events.ponoko.com\/blog\/?p=498"},"modified":"2019-08-24T16:49:16","modified_gmt":"2019-08-24T23:49:16","slug":"coasters-add-high-design-with-geometric-flair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/design-ideas\/coasters-add-high-design-with-geometric-flair\/","title":{"rendered":"Coasters: Add High Design With Geometric Flair"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-50945 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Geometric-Coasters.jpg\" alt=\"laser cut geometric coasters\" width=\"570\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Geometric-Coasters.jpg 570w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Geometric-Coasters-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Geometric-Coasters-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When you think of promotional coasters, what comes to mind is probably the standard imprinted cardboard square drink rest commonly found at restaurants and bars in any town. Functional, for sure. But not something you\u2019d give as a promotional gift, right?<\/p>\n<p>But what if you used high design and sophisticated materials? Would that make coasters a worthy event gift? You bet.<\/p>\n<p>Coasters have utilitarian value, but when you make them visually interesting with some high design they\u2019re even more appealing\u2014meaning they\u2019ll be kept and used by recipients.<\/p>\n<p>So how can you add some high design with geometric flair? Check out these examples for inspiration:<\/p>\n<p>If you have a logo that\u2019s geometrically interesting, create a 2-in-1 coaster. (Photo courtesy of <a href=\"http:\/\/item.rakuten.co.jp\/htdd\/hd1076\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Rakuten<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51012 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/2-in-1-Coaster.jpg\" alt=\"laser cut 2-in-1 coaster\" width=\"600\" height=\"455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/2-in-1-Coaster.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/2-in-1-Coaster-300x228.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For a subtle way to incorporate branding, choose a geometric design like this one below (left) adapted from one of the numerous versions of the whirling arrow created by Frank Lloyd Wright. See the small squares in the upper left, center and lower right? Those are ideal places for a simple logo.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51014 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Whirling-Arrow-Design.jpg\" alt=\"laser cut whirling arrow coaster\" width=\"388\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Whirling-Arrow-Design.jpg 388w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Whirling-Arrow-Design-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 388px) 100vw, 388px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Build excitement around an event\u2014and get the invitation noticed\u2014with \u201cSave The Date\u201d coasters.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51015 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Save-The-Date-Coasters.jpg\" alt=\"laser cut save-the-date coasters\" width=\"391\" height=\"357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Save-The-Date-Coasters.jpg 391w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Save-The-Date-Coasters-300x274.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 391px) 100vw, 391px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Create a set with interlocking coasters inspired by ninja throwing stars. The design easily incorporates a company logo or event details. One could even be used as the event invitation. Another could be sent post-show as a follow up thank you to complete the set.<br \/>\n(Photo courtesy of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.core77.com\/posts\/22918\/michiel-cornelissens-zesch-interlocking-coasters-22918\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Core77<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-51013 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Interlocking-Coasters-Core77.png\" alt=\"laser cut interlocking coasters\" width=\"466\" height=\"244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Interlocking-Coasters-Core77.png 466w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Interlocking-Coasters-Core77-300x157.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>And these are just a few ideas to get your creativity going. For even more design inspiration, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/ponoko\/laser-cut-coasters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Laser Cut Coasters board on Pinterest<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you create interest with the overall shape of the coaster or a custom geometric pattern that integrates your logo, adding design into the process elevates the coaster from ordinary to extraordinary.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n<p>When you think of promotional coasters, what comes to mind is probably the standard imprinted cardboard square drink rest commonly found at restaurants and bars in any town. Functional, for sure. But not something you\u2019d give as a promotional gift, right?<\/p>\n<p>But what if you used high design and sophisticated materials? Would that make coasters a worthy event gift? You bet.<\/p>\n<p>Coasters have utilitarian value, but when you make them visually interesting with some high design they\u2019re even more appealing\u2014meaning they\u2019ll be kept and used by recipients.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":58,"featured_media":491,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[42,5796],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-50885","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business-tips","category-design-ideas"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Coasters: Add High Design With Geometric Flair<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Coasters: Rather than standard-issue cardboard, what if you used high design &amp; sophisticated materials? Would coasters be a worthy event gift? 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