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Auto Emblems, Decals and Badges
So, what's the difference, I hear you ask? After all, they amount to slightly different forms of the same thing, don't they? Perhaps.
In this article, I want to discuss those differences and show why they matter. Maybe you've seen something you'd like to put on your car, but you're not sure which one(s) to use. Well, it's good that you're thinking about it, and while you're at it, I'm going to give you some more things to consider. You see, whether you put anything on it at all tells others a bit about who you are; but, the auto emblems that you eventually choose send a much clearer message, and this is something that you must recognize.
What's the difference?
The word emblem is from the French and Greek languages and refers to "inlaid ornamental work" according to Etymonline.com. So immediately we learn that it is a kind of decoration. In that sense, trim could also be considered a kind of auto emblem. Whatever form it takes, it's symbolic of something else.
Parquetry is the term to describe the result of putting different types of wood inside other wood in order to decorate it. You've probably seen this sort of thing in the more expensive pieces of furniture. Historically, it was only the very wealthy that could afford it; and so the message it gave was that this cabinet, desk - whatever it was - was owned by someone rich. And apart from it's decorative qualities, that was the intention.
In the 15th century, the word badge probably became a synonym for emblem. The word decal began to be used in the early 20th century and was a shortened version of the French word "decalcomania." It referred to what designers of 18th century English pottery called "transfer printing" – a process which enabled them to apply a design or drawing to an unfired plate or vase before it was fired in the kiln.
The meanings of these words have changed somewhat since their origins. Roget's Thesaurus omits the word decal.The word badge, however, is used today to identify authority by the police and the military. Sometimes we use it to identify a pattern of behaviour, as in a "badge of honor" or a "badge of this profession."
The word emblem can also convey authority, but typically we think of it as representing a group of ideas or a creed, such as on a coat of arms or state flag. Any such representation, however, is symbolic of something else of importance to us.
Why does it matter?
I said earlier that these differences conveyed different messages about you. Whether you're the driver or just a passenger, you're associated with that message, even if you don't agree with it. Let's consider a couple of examples. Among the more innocuous are auto emblems indicating who sold the car. Unless those who see it have had a particularly bad experience with this dealer, this message is probably neutral. However, if you have a decal that says, "Nuke ‘em!" on it, it may be popular among you're friends, but offensive to others who wish that the world was rid of nuclear weapons.
What's your message?
It's worth the time and the effort to take a close look at the symbols that are on your car. What messages do they send? What messages would you like them to send? What do you want people to think of you? Do you care? Is there the risk of road rage as a result? It's been said that your "freedom of expression" ends at the beginning of my nose. Well, that may be a bit too late. How will I know that you just won't follow through? While on the one hand you don't want to deny your convictions, on the other it may not be all that smart to ignore the affect it will have on others.
I'm not telling you to avoid auto emblems or decals altogether. All I'm asking you to do is to think about what you're really saying about yourself. If the two are consistent, then knock yourself out. Put wallpaper on if that's what you want. But, if you have doubts, then perhaps you ought to reconsider. Otherwise, you never know where it might lead.
About the Author
I'm a serial entrepreneur with a background in telecommunications engineering; but I have a wide range of interests. At present, I'm developing an online business that provides emblems and decals ( http://www.emblemsdecals.com ) to customers.
Most recently, I led two teams in the design and content creation of five new web sites for an Italian technology company, and directed all of their online marketing activities. I also built the annual turnover of a Hawaiian pearl retailer's business online from zero to six figures. Now I'm busy creating two new online businesses: one in electronic cigarettes and the other in emblems and decals.
I'm fluent in English and Italian, and I'm an expert in team leadership, problem-solving, and public speaking. I also feel comfortable using all Microsoft applications, Adobe PhotoShop CS, Dreamweaver, PHP, MySQL and other networking applications.
I grew up in the UK, Cyprus, and the South Seas, and I've worked in Morocco and Italy. My hobbies include scuba diving, and playing the guitar, saxophone and piano.
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