We have a slight problem with the European version of the Saab Design T-shirt shop at the moment, but we’re hoping that it’ll sort itself out with a little diplomacy. The US shop is still OK.

In the meantime, you might want to take a look at this badge. This is a prototype that Ivan’s designed just to see how well it works. He’s also done a design for one of the noted Saab tuning companies, but I’ll keep that quiet for the moment.

I’ve suggested a prancing moose version but the good news is that the possibilities are only limited by your imagination. Ivan can make up just about anything for your Saab if you’re in the mood to badge it. He’s working on a Griffin version at the moment.

The badges are made from a “sandwich” like substrate with a brushed metal surface on black plastic base, engraved and cut via laser. The badge is self-adhesive, you just need to clean the surface where you want to place it and remove the protective layer from the adhesive and place it firmly into position.

Ivan’s used one on his Viggen for around a month now and has tested it in a high-pressure carwash and it keeps it’s place firmly. The only tests that haven’t been done are extreme heat tests, which are difficult during the European winter, but it’s expected to hold. If not then the adhesive will be upgraded.

If you’ve got a design idea, feel free to get in touch with Ivan at saabdesignshop@gmail.com