Every great badge starts with a great idea — and a flawless design process.
Before a single pin is cast or a drop of enamel is poured, your badge begins its life as an idea on our designers’ screens. At Rocket Badge, we believe that design is where craftsmanship begins. It’s where we turn logos into lasting impressions — and sketches into wearable brand stories.
Where Creativity Meets Accuracy
Our design process isn’t about guessing what might work. It’s about precision — the perfect balance between creativity and compliance. Whether it’s a bold new concept for a brand campaign or a faithful recreation of an emblem with 100 years of history, our in-house team knows how to bring it to life in metal.
Every design goes through multiple proof stages to ensure it meets your brief exactly. We refine the size, placement, colour, plating, and fitting until everything aligns with your vision — and your brand guidelines.
A Three-Step Sign-Off System
Every piece of artwork passes through a three-person sign-off process.
- The designer checks for technical accuracy.
- The account manager ensures the badge meets your brief and budget.
- The quality manager verifies that the design complies with production standards and safety regulations.
Only then is the final digital proof sent to you for approval. It’s a system built to eliminate mistakes and guarantee clarity before we move into production.
Pantone Precision and Colour Perfection
We match colours exactly to your brand palette using the Pantone Matching System (PMS) — every time. No approximate shades, no guesswork. Before anything goes to print or plating, our team double-checks each hue against industry-standard Pantone swatches to ensure total consistency across your campaign.
For badges with multiple colours or gradients, our designers adjust the enamel layout and metal lines to ensure smooth transitions — so your final piece looks as sharp as it does on screen.
Designed for Safety and Durability
Behind every creative flourish lies serious technical responsibility.
Every badge design is checked for compliance with relevant standards such as EN71 (Toy Safety Directive) to ensure materials, fittings, and edges are safe for wear and handling. We also ensure all attachments — whether butterfly clutches, magnets, or brooch fittings — are both secure and comfortable to wear.
We even design with sustainability in mind. When possible, we’ll recommend eco-friendly alternatives like recycled metal or bamboo — and design around their properties for optimal finish and strength.
Collaboration That Brings Ideas to Life
Clients often tell us our design process feels like a partnership — and that’s exactly what we want. We share visuals, tweaks, and suggestions in real time, so by the time your design is approved, you’ve seen it evolve from concept to production-ready artwork.
Whether you come to us with a full brief or just an idea on paper, we’ll help turn it into a badge that tells your story beautifully.
From File to Factory — Seamlessly
Once your design is signed off, it moves straight into production using our secure digital workflow. Artwork files, Pantone references, and fitting notes are stored, version-controlled, and archived to ISO 9001 standards — ensuring complete traceability and consistency across reorders.
Because great design isn’t just about looking good. It’s about making sure it can be made perfectly, again and again.