First-time buyers of OotM pins often get overwhelmed by the high-stakes, currency-like nature of badge trading at the tournament. It leads them to confusion about how to create or buy emblems that are desirable to others. This blog is a friendly beginner’s guide for designing and creating OotM custom enamel pins​ and common mistakes to…
Designing a custom pin for the Odyssey of the Mind season requires blending team creativity with high-visibility design elements. If you’ve ever been to an Odyssey of the Mind (OotM) World Finals, you know that the competition isn’t just about spontaneous problems and long-term performances. It’s about the trading pins. Pin trading is the universal…
The surface of a backpack is your creative space. While the inside area is loaded with books and or any other useful items, the rest of the surface offers you an ultimate way to stand out in the hallway. Most of the students decorate their backpacks using various placement techniques that offer a next-level aesthetic…
We all have been there. Trying on outfits to stand out. But nothing works out. However, sometimes it’s the small details that pull everything together. You can be wearing a very basic outfit like a jacket or hoodie, but one small addition can completely change your look. That’s exactly what enamel pins do. They’re small,…
Lapel pin backs, also known as clutches, are attached to the back of pins to secure them to bags, jackets, or clothes. The most overlooked thing in the pins is their bags. Designers focus on the line details and colors of the pins, but often ignore which type of backs to use for securing them….