Other shapes

Other shapes are geometric forms besides the basic circle or square, including 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional ones. They differ by taking on figurative outlines like t-shirts, houses, vans, and rugby balls beyond textbook geometry into thematic designs.

They are symbolically differentiated and also by specificity in teaching applications, structure design, and advertisement. IDGAMAX sells keyring blanks under alternative shapes alongside pins, rectangular keyrings, lanyards, and square keyrings.

Common examples and names

Stars are part of the alternative shapes that have intersecting lines, whose points have a dynamic outline for celebratory branding, as seen in awards and national flags. The ovals are elongated circles applied in furniture designs and architecture for their soft contour that differs from hard square edges.

The heart represents emotion and is used in health, charity, and holiday-themed items. Its bilateral symmetry and curved lobes differ from basic shapes as they combine organic lines and not geometric precision. Arrowheads are sharp and directional, which guide navigation systems and transport signage. Unlike squares, they guide movement and imply intent.

Islamic architecture includes crescents with their asymmetry of curves, providing the feeling of depth. This moon-like shape is common in historical and artistic contexts. We also have audience-specific shapes, including IDGAMAX’s UV keyrings, such as our T-shirt keyrings (UMX), house keyring UMY and rugby-ball keyrings. These shapes dominate applied fields and support IDGAMAX’s offerings in magnets, keyrings, and accessories for more design possibilities.

Examples of other shapes

Alternative shapes include the trapezium, pentagon, and hexagon, which make keyrings appealing. A trapezium, with one pair of parallel sides, supports horizontal artwork. The pentagon, known for its classic architecture and military insignia, is balanced with its five equal sides. Hexagons, as seen in honeycombs, have six sides for a wider customization surface.

3D and 2D distinctions

2D shapes are flat surfaces for clear customization of logos and illustrations with our keyring maker C-50. 3D shapes, however, appear as physical objects due to the additional dimensions, as seen in cubes and cones. 3D shapes work as prototypes for industrial design. STEM students use them to learn volume and geometry. We optimize these dimensions for early-stage design in packaging, object modeling, and architecture.

Applications of other shapes

We stock alternative shapes with diverse applications across industries. These non-standard forms break the monotony of traditional shapes in graphic design. IDGAMAX UV blanks also assist brands in printing logos and memorable icons on keyrings of different shapes for themed campaigns. The custom badges and buttons in merchandise sets with these keyrings are produced with our B-500 machine.

Geometric figures such as trapeziums and hexagons help with spatial learning as students get to see what the shapes actually look like. Schools adopt them as interactive tools for mathematical instruction. The keyring maker C-25 enables fast replication of these shapes for classroom use.

In the arts, abstract shapes are used in installations to promote other art products for fan events and seasonal campaigns. They also act as merchandise items or collectibles in fashion and accessories. Alternative shapes used by the transport and tourism industries include van-shaped key rings forming the souvenir for their brands.

These forms spread to packaging design and component production in engineering. Custom blanks allow testing of form factor, grip, and balance in prototyping. It speeds up the evaluation process for product designers. Our UV-compatible shapes attach to fabric wristbands, lanyards, or pens, expanding cross-category branding opportunities.

IDGAMAX offers these other shapes with machines and kits for easy assembly at home and in businesses to meet their needs.