Branding Guide
Doming
A dimensional branding method that places a clear resin dome over printed artwork, creating a glossy, raised finish with strong visual impact.
What is doming?
Doming combines printed artwork with a clear resin coating to create a raised, three-dimensional branded finish.
The artwork is produced as a label or suitable graphic and covered with transparent resin. As the resin settles and cures, it forms a smooth curved surface over the design.
This gives the branding a distinctive glossy, dimensional appearance while allowing the artwork underneath to remain visible.
How doming works
The artwork is first printed and prepared to fit the available branding area. A clear resin is then applied over the surface and allowed to cure.
- 1
Artwork prepared
The design is prepared to match the required branding shape and dimensions.
- 2
Design printed
The artwork is printed onto the appropriate label or branding medium.
- 3
Resin applied
Clear resin is carefully applied over the printed artwork.
- 4
Dome cured
The resin settles and cures to create the smooth, raised finished surface.
Best for
- Logos & brand marks — Particularly effective for compact logos that benefit from a polished, dimensional presentation.
- Full-colour artwork — The printed artwork beneath the resin can reproduce colour and detail where supported.
- Small branding areas — Well suited to products with a defined area designed to accept a domed label.
- Premium visual impact — A useful choice where you want the branding itself to become a noticeable design feature.
Benefits
- Dimensional appearance — The raised resin surface gives the branding visible depth.
- Glossy finish — Creates a polished surface that can enhance the appearance of the artwork underneath.
- Colour & detail — Allows printed artwork beneath the dome to retain its visual detail and colour.
- Distinctive branding — The combination of print, depth and gloss creates a different appearance from a conventional flat print.
Things to consider
- Doming creates a raised branding element, so it is not suitable where a completely flat or subtle finish is preferred.
- The product must have a suitable branding position and surface for the domed element to be applied.
- The available shape and maximum size are determined by the individual product's branding area.
- Very large branding areas or surfaces that are unsuitable for application may require another branding method.
- Always refer to the individual product's confirmed Doming option.
Preparing artwork for doming
High-quality artwork is important because the printed design remains clearly visible beneath the transparent resin.
Vector artwork is ideal for logos, lettering and graphic elements, while suitable high-resolution artwork may be used for more detailed designs where supported.
Artwork should be prepared to fit the shape and dimensions of the available doming area.
Want your logo to stand out?
Send us your artwork and we'll help determine whether Doming is suitable for your chosen product.
Where can my logo go?
Doming requires a suitable, defined branding area on the product. Available positions and maximum branding areas vary by product.
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