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Turning Dreams into Reality: Designer Wraps & Films Wraps a Bus for Make-A-Wish Foundation in New Jersey

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Turning Dreams into Reality: Designer Wraps & Films Wraps a Bus for Make-A-Wish Foundation in New Jersey

In a heartwarming collaboration that exemplifies the power of community, Designer Wraps recently teamed up with the Make-A-Wish Foundation in New Jersey to transform a simple bus into a rolling canvas of dreams. This remarkable project not only showcases the creative prowess of Designer Wraps but also highlights the organization’s commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of children facing critical illnesses.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation has long been synonymous with bringing joy and hope to children and families during challenging times. Their mission revolves around granting wishes that provide a much-needed respite from medical treatments and hospital stays, allowing these brave young souls to experience the magic of possibility. And this time, Designer Wraps decided to contribute to this cause by lending their expertise in vehicle wraps to turn a regular bus into a beacon of inspiration.

The project started with a vision: to create a mobile masterpiece that not only captures the essence of each child’s wish but also spreads awareness about the invaluable work done by the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Designer Wraps, known for their impeccable attention to detail and innovative designs, took on the challenge with enthusiasm. They understood that the bus had to be more than just a vehicle; it had to be a symbol of hope and resilience.

The transformation process was a true testament to the power of collaboration. Designer Wraps worked closely with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the families of the wish recipients to gather insights and design concepts. Every brushstroke of creativity was carefully considered, ensuring that the final design encapsulated the unique dreams of each child.

As the bus underwent its stunning makeover, the excitement in the air was palpable. The skilled artisans at Designer Wraps meticulously brought the design to life, using high-quality materials to ensure the longevity of the artwork. The result was nothing short of breathtaking: a vibrant, larger-than-life canvas that tells the stories of the wish children through intricate visuals and captivating colors.

The wrapped bus is now a moving billboard of hope, traversing the streets of New Jersey and capturing the attention of all who see it. Beyond its artistic merits, the bus serves as a reminder that even in the face of adversity, dreams can come true, and communities can come together to make a difference.

Designer Wraps’ collaboration with the Make-A-Wish Foundation stands as a shining example of how businesses can utilize their expertise and resources to give back to the community. The wrapped bus not only raises awareness about the foundation’s mission but also serves as a tangible representation of the impact of granting wishes to children in need.

In a world where acts of kindness often go unnoticed, Designer Wraps’ initiative is a beacon of light, reminding us all that a little creativity and a lot of heart can go a long way in making dreams a reality. So, the next time you spot the colorful, whimsical bus cruising down the streets of New Jersey, remember that it’s more than just a vehicle – it’s a symbol of hope, love, and the power of coming together for a greater cause.

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Designer Wraps is rebranding!

By Designer Wraps News, Wrap News

Since 2006, Designer Wraps has been on a mission to deliver outstanding creativity and unprecedented customer service to our clients.

A lot has changed over the years – we’ve opened two new locations, shifted our focus to commercial vehicle wraps and interior signage & graphics, and invested in state-of-the-art technology – but that mission has remained our guiding force.

We’re excited to share with you that we are rebranding our company to align with our re-focused vision: striving to service our clients even more personally and effectively.

At Designer Wraps & Signs, we are committed to ensuring your brand gets the attention it deserves.

Watch this message from Designer Wraps CEO, Sean Tomlin, to hear more!

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Designer Wraps Named Top Wrap Shop in Philadelphia Area

By Designer Wraps News, Wrap News

Designer Wraps is proud to be recognized as a top shop in the Philadelphia area!

Expertise.com – a site which specializes in finding tried and true industry professionals across more than 200 industries, recently reviewed 358 vehicle wrap shops in the Philadelphia area and selected the top nine.

The shops were evaluated on five criteria:

  1. Availability – including approachability and responsiveness
  2. Qualifications – including licensing, awards and accreditations
  3. Reputation – a proven track record of happy customers and over the top service
  4. Experience – industry mastery based on education and years in the trade
  5. Professionalism – conducting business with integrity and respect

Check out our write up here.

We’re proud to offer our expertise, authority and trust – learn more about our other awards

Designer Wraps Opens Second Location

By Designer Wraps News

You might ask “Who expands and opens another location during a pandemic?” Well, we did, and we’re so glad we decided to so. Despite the global pandemic, Designer Wraps (aside from a very brief closure in NJ) has seen tremendous growth, along with an opportunity to expand our operations into another State (Mooresville, North Carolina).

Although Designer Wraps North Carolina technically opened back in June 2020, we held our official Grand Opening celebration on November 5th, 2020. During that event, we raffled-off one Free Full Wrap (or up to $2500 towards a wrap) to one lucky winner. The event featured a few of our new neighbors including Black Powder Coffee, Flex Fitness, live music by Elevate Rock School, and food provided by KO Food Truck.

(left to right) Aaron Bender, Sean TomlinThe new location is headed-up by Aaron Bender, GM, who is a previously long-time employee of Designer Wraps NJ and along with a degree in Art, is an Avery Certified Graphics Installer and, along with his team, knows how to get things done, on time and on budget.

The event, along with a brief history on Designer Wraps and its founder Sean Tomlin, were recently featured in the trade magazine GraphicsPro which can be read here.

Designer Wraps North Carolina is located at 131 Crosslake Park Drive, Unit 206, Mooresville, NJ 28117.

Designer Wraps Wins Avery Dennison Artists in Automotive Designer Competition

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Designer Wraps lead designer Casey Guessford has won the first annual Avery Dennison Artists in Automotive: a competition for designers award. The challenge was to create a custom fully-wrapped design on a 2019 Lamborghini Urus.

The contest received over 40 entries and Casey received the most overall votes for his entry in the competition. Our design was featured at 2019 SEMA in Avery’s booth and wrapped live in front of an live audience of attendees on Wednesday, November 6th, 2019 but legendary wrappers Justin Pate, John Duever, and Chad Parrish.

There were two other winners in the contest that rounded out the top three.

We were excited to be a part of the first-ever contest held by Avery Dennison and very proud to have won.

Picture of our winning designer car wrap can be seen below:

Designer Wraps 2019 Wrap Like A King Entry – Continental Delinquent

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PITMAN / GLASSBORO, NJ, September 4, 2019

Designer Wraps is proud announce its 2019 Avery Dennison Wrap Like A King Global Contest Entry … the Continental Delinquent.

Check out our “Making Of” Video on YouTube!

PROJECT DETAILS:

“I wasn’t planning on entering this year, but I was talked into it … we had to find the perfect canvas, and I believe did that. Next, I’ve had the idea of “weaving” brushed vinyl for over four years, just never had the right car to use it on.

I am fairly certain that the “weave” has NEVER BEEN DONE BEFORE with vinyl!

That was all I had for this project as for the concept and direction … everything was up to my team of super-crazy-talented designers, installers and helpers. It is with great honor we present to you … the Continental Delinquent.” ~ Sean

designer’s note: “One day I’m designing commercial fleets, prosthetics and casino walls, next day I have a continental boat on my plate! Our project was inspired by many thoughts, concepts, and hesitations. One design element we were going to show off our hidden technique; Weaved Vinyl. Our first direction we wanted to head towards a Lincoln/Presidential spin off and ended off not feeling quite right. With time running out I took my main inspiration towards the checkerboard pattern and creating a mad hatter, punk rock, and rebel approach. My personal experience of our work environment became these three nuances. Thus the creation of a Continental Delinquent.” ~ Casey

installer’s note: “One day he said I was a Leader and so, I started leading…. and well… Wrap Like A King… Here we are!!!! Avery’s world wide competition is an opportunity to showcase my profession, my craft and my passion. My goal is to not just wrap for fun but work on “a super cool project and Wrap Like A King was the perfect excuse”. We are taking the wrap game to another tier this time around and introducing to the world our new technique, Weaved Vinyl! Weaving strips of vinyl one by one over and under, over and under is enough to drive any installer insane. The only way to survive this journey was to call in help from my weaving expert of an alter ego, Samantha!” ~ Olga

Car owner: Rob at Forty 7 Motorsports

Video Edit: Zayna

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Products used:

  • SWF Brushed Black
  • SWF Brushed Bronze
  • Conform Custom Purple Chrome
  • SWF Matte Black

Rolling Badges Trailer Wrap

By Designer Wraps News

Rolling Badges Law Enforcement and 4 Heroes Charity has a new trailer … and wrap! We have the wonderful privilege to work with this great organization to not only wrap their trailer, but also print their t-shirts. Rolling Badges Law Enforcement and 4 Heroes Charity is a not-for-profit organization in New Jersey that was created with the basic principal to ride, with the belief in UNITED WE STAND and the old adage: Price Integrity and Guts. All members are made up of past or present BADGE wearers, including Police, Fire, Paramedic, Military and more. They stay very active in the communities they support.

You can find out more about their organization, what they do, and how to support them here: www.rollingbadges.com.

Here are a few pictures of the completed trailer wrap we did for them:

Warrior Camaro

By Designer Wraps News

We had the opportunity recently to help honor our US Veterans on a very unique canvas; a 1969 Chevy Camaro SS. The Warrior Camaro is a daily driver that attends upwards of 200 shows per year, all to show respect to the US Military and it’s veterans. The design was completed in-house and we couldn’t be more happy with it … or more proud of what it represents. #GodBlessOurMilitary

Designer Wraps Glassboro Grand Opening & Open House 2017

By Designer Wraps News

GLASSBORO, NJ, October 14, 2017

We would like to thank all of those that came out to support us during our official Grand Opening and Open House at our new Glassboro / Pitman facility. We’re so happy call Gloucester County home and look forward to the support we can give our community.

It’s also Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so in honor of our owner Sean Tomlin’s mother-in-law Giovanna Wofe who died last year of a long battle with breast cancer, we decked ourselves out with Pink Designer Wraps Shirts!

The turn-out was great and everyone seemed to love the vehicles that were on display. We had everything from the Award Winning NORMA LMP3 Car from Foryt 7 Motorsports, to a Kryptec Camo wrapped Ford Raptor and almost everything in between.

After some renovations and major upgrades to the building we’re proud to announce that our 12,000+ SF facility is completely climate controlled throughout including our 5,000sf installation bay. Our purpose-built production room houses our 4 large format printers, plotters and computer equipment. Another area completed was our Apparel room and Offset printing area.

We welcome our customers and soon-to-be customers an open door to visit our site for a tour any time.

Thank you again!

Team Designer Wraps

Cosmic Norma

Designer Wraps 3-Peat at Wrap Like A King

By Designer Wraps News

GLASSBORO, NJ, October 9, 2017

Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions announced today that “Cosmic Norma” by the team Designer Wraps, of New Jersey, was named the North America East Regional Wrap King in the “Wrap Like a King” Challenge featuring a rare purpose-built racecar built in England called a Norma.

A Unique Opportunity

“With only two of these cars in United States, we knew it would make for a special project.” said Sean Tomlin, owner of Designer Wraps. “The Norma’s fully carbon fiber body made it challenging to wrap. The real carbon is beautiful so the owner and I wanted to leave some of the body exposed, then use it to accentuate the design. We teamed with Vinyl Madness on the Cosmic design, the end result is out of this world! The wrap is printed on Avery’s Conform Chrome and Avery’s V-8000 Series Reflective Sheeting, a few small portions include Avery’s SWF Satin Black. With the V-8000 series NOT being a wrap film, we had to devise new techniques to make it work. In the end, we couldn’t be more happy.”

The car is owned by Forty7 Motorsports located at NJMP in Millville, NJ, own actively races the car in International race competitions. Pictures and video of the car can be seen here: https://wraplikeaking.com/en_US/gallery/1079

(Video on YouTube)

The Judging

A panel of international industry judges chose Designer Wraps as one of 12 Regional finalists chosen from 159 total entries. The 4 Continental Winners will be chosen on October 16, 2017.

Each Regional Wrap King won an initial prize package valued at close to $2,000. The prize pack includes passes to the 2017 SEMA show in Las Vegas; a Regional Wrap King trophy; a large banner stand display; two free rolls of Supreme Wrapping Film; and social media exposure.

“I’ve been honored to be one of the judges for the Wrap Like A King Contest since it began and, without a question, this year was the hardest to choose a regional winner. There are so many unique and out-of-the-box wraps that push car wraps to new levels,” says Justin Pate, one of the international judges. “I can’t imagine how hard it will be to cast my vote for the winner. It’s super-exciting to be part of this.”

Out of the 12 Regional Wrap Kings, next week four Continent Wrap Kings—representing North America, Europe, North Asia and Australia and New Zealand—will be announced. Their $3,200 prize package includes personalized Wrap Like a King swag; a four-night stay in Las Vegas and passes to the SEMA show; $500 in gift vouchers; a 67” Race Ramp; and a variety of promotional and marketing tools for the winner’s wrap shop.

The 2017 King of the Wrap World grand prize winner will be announced on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at the SEMA show. The King of the Wrap World extended prize package is valued at almost $5,000.

The 2017 judges panel includes:

  • Justin Pate—The Wrap Institute, USA

Pate is an Avery Dennison certified installer/instructor in the U.S. He leads the Avery Dennison North America hands-on car wrap workshop and certification program and is co-owner of The Wrap Institute.

  • Myles Kovacs—DUB Magazine, USA

Kovacs is the president and co-founder of DUB Magazine, a U.S.-based magazine that focuses on the urban custom car culture and celebrities and their vehicles.

  • Jun Kinoshita—Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions, Japan

Kinoshita is the sales manager for Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions in Japan. He introduced the Certified Wrap Installers training program to Japan and worked together with Justin Pate on the training course.

  • Stefan Ude—Ude FolierungsKonzepte, Germany

Ude is the owner of Ude FolierungsKonzepte in Germany. The company offers a wide range of services from car wrapping and signage to facade applications and trainings.

  • Anders Prates—WTP Dekor, Sweden

Prates is co owner of WTP Dekor on the west coast of Sweden. Its three founding partners, Anders Prates, Diego Castro and Claes Lindvall, are Avery Dennison certified installers.

  • Molly Waters—Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions, North America

Waters is a senior technical specialist in North America with more than 18 years of industry experience. Waters often visits sign and wrap shops around the region, talking with customers about the car wrap industry. She also frequently contributes to the Avery Dennison blog.

  • Peter Wright—Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions, Asia Pacific

Wright is a technical marketing manager and works with the industry’s leading installers, teaching vehicle wrapping workshops and promoting the industry.

  • Jurriaan de Vries—Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions, Europe

De Vries is the technical services and support manager, responsible for the European technical support organization, trainings and workshops in different graphic centers across Europe.

Creativity to Inspire in the Future

“For our fifth year of the Challenge, we were blown away by the planning and technique that went into creating each of the region-winning vehicle wraps,” says Jeff Losch, North America marketing director at Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions. “All of the entries are a great reminder of the dedication and creativity of wrap installers around the globe. The judges will have a difficult decision picking the overall king.”

The company says that each of the 159 entries were evaluated on the following criteria: visual transformation (difference between the before and after pictures submitted); quality and skill level of installation; overall public look and appeal; and uniqueness of the design.

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