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DESIGN YOUR LEGACY
What is BadgeStudio?
BadgeStudio by Smith & Warren is our professional design service that helps public safety departments create unique custom badges.
Our BadgeStudio team works closely with you to design a badge that features your department's landmarks, history, meaning, and unique symbolism. The result is a one-of-a-kind badge that becomes a proud part of your department's identity.
What is the BadgeStudio Process?
The BadgeStudio process is broken down into six transparent and exciting development steps.
Consultation
This step lets us learn about you, your department, and your community. The consultation is the foundation of creating a design that properly reflects your department.
Quote
Once the consultation is complete, a Smith & Warren team member will provide you with a detailed design and development cost quote.
Concept Sketch
Most BadgeStudio projects begin by putting pencil to paper. Using the information gathered from the consultation, a design team member will begin crafting a hand-drawn concept sketch.
Color Illustration
Once the concept sketch is approved, the design comes to life with full-color graphic art.
3D Graphic Render
The two-dimensional color design becomes a 3D graphic model so you can see all the fine details, depth, and sculpted elements that will be reproduced in metal to become your new badge.
Steel Die Creation
The digital becomes physical. Your new concept design is precisely carved into a steel die, which will be the starting point for producing your new badges.
Why Choose BadgeStudio for Your Custom Badge Project?
Your Symbols, Your Landmarks, Your Identity
Every BadgeStudio project is unique. Our design process is fully personalized to ensure that your badge reflects the distinct identity of your department. No templates, no shortcuts—just a badge crafted from scratch, tailored to your values, traditions, and history.
Collaborative Designing
We understand that many departments aren't made up of designers, and that’s where we come in. Our team brings unmatched expertise to every project, helping to transform your ideas into a beautiful badge. We listen, design, and collaborate closely with you to create a badge that truly represents your department’s identity.
Step-by-Step Process
We know that approvals are crucial at every stage. Our transparent, step-by-step process moves at your pace, empowering you to make informed decisions while ensuring that the final badge aligns with your department’s vision.
More Than Just a Badge
When you choose BadgeStudio, you get so much more than just a custom badge:
- Two production samples to review.
- Full ownership of your vector art files for vehicle graphics, letterhead, and more.
- Own your steel die (mold) for consistency and future use.
- A complimentary flexible badge mold.
Watch Custom Badge Stories
Learn about inspirational stories behind BadgeStudio projects.
Why Choose Smith & Warren
USA MADE
We manufacture each badge in our highly efficient 27,000 square foot facility in White Plains, New York. USA manufacturing is the surest way to maintain the quality of our product and service.
FULL WARRANTY
Every Smith & Warren badge is built to last. Smith & Warren is the only manufacturer in the industry to guarantee your badge with a Full Lifetime Warranty.
FAST & RELIABLE SERVICE
Receive your custom badge within 4-6 weeks with exceptional accuracy, reliability, and outstanding customer support.
VISUALBADGE
Design and preview our custom products before you order. All products can be built online, including badges, medals, nameplates, and insignia.
ACCURACY & QUALITY
We pride ourselves on producing the highest quality badges and insignia in the country, while maintaining exceptional accuracy on your orders.
SALES SUPPORT
Get fast, helpful responses from our experienced sales team—ready to guide you through any badge project, big or small.