introduction

Hi, I’m Joe, founder of PfabDesign.

Since 2018 I’ve helped collectors, first responders, government agencies, businesses, film crews, and organizations create custom challenge coins, patches, apparel, and promotional products that people are proud to own.

Every project receives my personal attention - from concept and artwork through manufacturing, quality inspection and delivery.

I first discovered challenge coins after joining the 501st Legion in 2012. What began as collecting quickly became designing. Eventually I was creating merchandise for my local squad and realized there had to be a better way to deliver high-quality products without inflated prices or middlemen.

Proven Experience & Trusted by Customers

Since founding PfabDesign in 2018, I’ve had the privilege of working with customers across the United States and around the world. From custom challenge coins and embroidered patches to PVC products, lapel pins, apparel, stickers, and promotional merchandise, every project is approached with the same attention to detail—whether it’s a single design for a local organization or a large production run for a national group.

Over the years, I’ve partnered with law enforcement agencies, fire departments, EMS organizations, government agencies, military personnel, collector groups, nonprofits, businesses, and individuals looking to create something truly unique. My goal has always been simple: deliver premium-quality products, honest communication, and a final result that exceeds expectations.

A Process Built Around Quality

Creating a great product involves much more than placing artwork on a template. Every project begins with understanding your vision, followed by professional artwork that is designed specifically for the manufacturing process. I work closely with every customer throughout the design phase, making revisions as needed until every detail is exactly right before production begins.

Once manufacturing is complete, every order is carefully inspected before it reaches you. From verifying colors and finishes to checking plating, embroidery, print quality, and overall craftsmanship, I believe quality control is just as important as great design. When your order arrives, I want it to be something you’re proud to hand out, display, or sell.

A small sample of the thousands of custom challenge coins, patches, pins, and promotional products we’ve created for customers over the years.

Manufacturing Expertise That Makes a Difference

One of the biggest advantages of working with PfabDesign is that I don’t just create artwork — I design with manufacturing in mind. Years of experience working directly with factories has taught me how different metals, enamels, threads, PVC, and printing techniques translate from a digital design into a finished product. That means avoiding common production issues before they happen and making recommendations that improve both the appearance and durability of the final piece.

Whether you’re starting with a finished logo, a rough sketch, or simply an idea in your head, I’ll guide you through the entire process. My goal isn’t just to produce another custom item—it’s to create something people will be proud to collect, display, and remember for years to come.

By understanding the capabilities and limitations of each manufacturing process, I can recommend design adjustments that improve detail, durability, and overall production quality before your project ever reaches the factory.

WHY CUSTOMERS CHOOSE PFABDESIGN

  • Owner-Direct Service — Direct communication with the owner

  • Transparent Pricing — No hidden markups

  • Unlimited Revisions — Refine your artwork until it’s production-ready

  • Manufacturing Expertise — Designs optimized for production

  • Premium Quality — Carefully selected materials and finishes

  • Personal Inspection — Every order checked before shipping

  • Reliable Communication — Fast, honest updates throughout your project

Thank you for supporting our family- owned business. it helps us continue doing what we love while helping orginizations, businesses, and collectors bring their ideas to life/ we truly appreciate every customer who chooses pfabdesign.

Ready to Start Your Project?

Whether you have production-ready artwork or just an idea sketched on paper, I’d love to help bring your vision to life.

From challenge coins and patches to apparel and promotional products, I’ll guide you through every step of the process—from concept and artwork to manufacturing and delivery.

Let’s create something people will be proud to own.