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See something new? If not, you’re not alone. But that might be about to change. . . ID cards are used in so many unique... Admin Jun 10, 2021 Business ### [Essential Employee ID Badge Templates](https://blog.idville.com/blogs/b3/entries/essential-employee-id-badge-templates) Are you an Essential Employee? I know your job is important but are you an Essential Employee at an Essential Business? If you manage your company’s... Admin Jun 10, 2021 Card Design ### [Tips for Taking a Great ID Badge Photo](https://blog.idville.com/blogs/b3/entries/tips-for-taking-a-great-id-badge-photo) If you’re anything like me, you don’t necessarily look forward to having your picture taken, especially for an ID badge. Admin Jun 9, 2021 Card Design ### [2021 Trends in Photo IDs](https://blog.idville.com/blogs/b3/entries/2021-trends-in-photo-ids) While the market for photo IDs is trending upward, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly altered the projections. Photo IDs are more in demand than... Admin Jun 9, 2021 ID Printers ### [4 Tips for Bringing Your ID Printer Out of Retirement](https://blog.idville.com/blogs/b3/entries/4-tips-for-bringing-your-id-printer-out-of-retirement) Let’s be honest. It’s been a while since you used your ID printer. In fact, this might be your first time doing it if that responsibility recently... Admin Jun 9, 2021 Video ### [4 Ways to Bring your ID Cards to the next Level \[Video\]](https://blog.idville.com/4-ways-to-bring-your-id-cards-to-the-next-level) Creating or refreshing your id cards can sound intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. Today I'm going to give you four tips to refresh your badges... Admin May 12, 2021 Education ### [Northeast Middle School](https://blog.idville.com/blogs/case-studies/entries/northeast-middle-school) Northeast middle school was using an outdated and unsecure ID program and needed something more secure, more durable and better looking. 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