Category : Custom Design

Weighing up vector artwork against a hand-painted coat of arms? A practical look at what each option gives you, where it falls short, and how to choose well.

A stage-by-stage checklist for commissioning a bespoke family crest, from the first brief and heraldic checks through sketches, colour approval and final files.

A coat of arms must read at signet-ring size and survive being carved, stitched or engraved. These ten recurring errors in symbolism, layout and colour are the ones to avoid.