As a creative, you most likely know and understand that looks matter, right? After all, when it comes to crafting your identity, you need to stand out from the competition, and aesthetics are almost always the way to go about it. So, one thing that a lot of businesses do to get know and drum up some hype would be to have some promotional products.
Think about it this way: have you ever picked up a promotional item that just felt right? Maybe it was a sleek pen that wrote smoothly or a stylish tote bag that turned heads. There’s a reason we’re drawn to beautiful things, and when it comes to promotional products for your business, looks really do matter. So, with that said, here’s why paying attention to aesthetics can give your promotional efforts a significant boost.
Making a Strong First Impression
You know it; everyone knows it. Looks matter, and first impressions matter. Combine the two, and their importance is so massive! So, just imagine meeting someone for the first time—you’d want to make a good impression, right? It’s the same with promotional products. They often provide the first tangible interaction people have with your brand, and a good-looking product sets the tone. It’s like saying, “We care about quality,” without having to speak a word.
Of course, it’s not just your branding. When it comes to promotional products, the quality has to be top-tier; there’s no other way around it. Fortunately, you can just go online and look for high-quality promotional products that you can use. Sometimes (not always), these companies will even give you free samples to help you make a decision.
Echoing Your Brand Identity
What does your brand stand for? Is it luxury, fun, or sustainability? Every detail of your promotional items—from the colours to the materials—should scream “you.” When a promotional item mirrors your brand’s style, it reinforces who you are in the market. For example, if eco-friendliness is your call, opting for well-designed, sustainable products can show you walk the talk.
So, if you’re a sustainable brand and your branding deeply focuses on being green, it just makes next to no sense to use promotional products that are cheap in quality, made of plastic, and could harm the environment.
Boosting Perceived Value
Let’s be honest. We all judge books by their covers from time to time. A well-designed promotional product not only looks more appealing but also feels more valuable. Just think of it this way: If you’re giving out a promotional item for free, there’s immediately the assumption that it’s cheap quality or didn’t cost much to make, right?
All brands of all brackets give out promotional products, but the cheap products (especially if they’re not aesthetically pleasing) immediately make the company appear cheap. However, higher quality (aesthetics included) instantly makes the brand appear more high-end and has strong perceived value.
It’s All About Standing Out
Needless to say, Gen Z greatly cares about aesthetics and quality, above any other generation in terms of its looks. So, if you want to stand out, aesthetics will get you far, especially with your promotional products (whether they be free or paid for). Whether it’s at a conference or a local community event, a visually striking product can grab attention and start conversations—exactly what you want from a promotional effort.
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