Custom Hologram Originations

Hologram Image Design and Registration

This section describes the typical process to design and register a custom hologram image.

Unfortunately, there is no economical method to prototype a custom hologram origination without going through the expense of making the actual image. Of course, that is why holograms are a deterrent to counterfeiting. This limitation presents some challenges in the design process.

To maximize customer satisfaction and ideally get the desired image on the first attempt, we rely on direct communication with the end user. Purchasing agents, distributors, and sales agents sometimes question the need for direct contact, but it is essential to get the decision-maker's direct input unfiltered.

1. The end user provides black and white artwork of the intended image.
2. Our designer establishes direct communication with the person who will approve the final design. The customer's personal preferences are often a factor in the design and we need to assure those preferences are not filtered or misinterpreted by a middleman.
3. We offer a few other design suggestions and prototypes, along with other completed holograms so the customer can visualize the final product. We will guide and consult the customer as much as possible, but the customer makes the final decision.
4. We validate that your proposed design has not already been registered with the IHMA, which provides an international register of images. This assures we do not inadvertently copy a registered image which is in use somewhere else in the world.
5. We make the hologram and print a production-grade version to review with the customer.
6. After the customer approves the final product, we register your image with the IHMA to assure some other reputable holographic company does not inadvertently copy your image.
7. We assign the copyright of the image to the end customer (not all hologram companies do this, especially if you don't ask). Our philosophy is... If the customer is not satisfied with the product or service provided by NovaVision, the customer can take his custom image and go to any other holographic company. Without the assigned copyright, the customer would have to pay to have the custom image created again, should he decide to change holographic vendors.
8. We have an excellent track record with the "direct contact" method and registration process outlined above. We also guarantee our work, in that if the design is not up to acceptable standards, we will redo the image at no additional cost.

If you have a question on hologram design or capabilities, please contact us.

After you approve the custom hologram design, we require payment for the hologram origination and 50% of the labels. For customers with acceptable credit ratings, on repeat orders, we will consider offering extended payment terms for USA-based customers.

Our holograms are designed, tested, and intended for anti-counterfeiting, anti-tampering and promotional applications.

Our holographic products do NOT provide any documented health or medical benefits such as improved balance, sleep, pain-relief, weight loss, smoking cessation, etc.

Our holographic products do NOT provide any documented benefits to improve gas mileage, energy efficiency, cell phone reception, etc.

Our holographic products cannot be programmed to resonate at specific frequencies.

In our opinion, claims of medical benefits or improved machine performance are questionable and scientifically unsupported. Consumers should request an independent study (with blind testing) to verify any such claims and benefits.

We are not aware of any independent studies which validate such claims and benefits. Therefore, we will not intentionally produce holograms for these applications.

If NovaVision is requested to produce custom security products or branded packaging, we require proof to substantiate that you are authorized to purchase that product. We independently verify your contact information and legitimacy. If you are not authorized to purchase the product, your contact information may be provided to law enforcement authorities without further notice. NovaVision cooperates with all local, state, federal and international law enforcement agencies to catch and prosecute fraudulent purchases and counterfeiting.

Counterfeiting is illegal and is defined as any attempt to copy an original with the intent to defraud. It is illegal to purchase a fake identification product, an unauthorized custom hologram, an unauthorized duplicate security label, or counterfeit packaging which uses a copyrighted brand name or logo. Further, in the USA, legislation is pending to expand the criminal law so that federal prosecutors will have an easier time prosecuting counterfeiters that manufacture bogus product labels and packaging.