Human Made Mark
A customer takes your product off the shelf, turns it over and sees right away: this was made by a human. That is what the Human Made Mark by HUMAVE is for. It brings your verified way of working onto labels, into books, onto quotes and into your shop. You can use it as soon as HUMAVE has reviewed and approved your work.
What is a Human Made Mark?
A mark is a sign on a product or document that reveals something about where it comes from. Customers know this from labels for organic or fair trade products: a small sign that tells a whole story. The Human Made Mark tells the story that a human did the work.
Why print and products need a Human Made Mark
Images and texts created by AI have long since made their way onto packaging, posters, book covers and into catalogues. In a shop or at a trade fair, hardly anyone can tell what was made by a human and what was not.
On the shelf, you only have a moment to win people over. In that moment, the Human Made Mark says everything that matters, and with a QR code or a reference to humave.de, anyone can see the review behind it.
Where the Human Made Mark can be used
Packaging and labels: Right on the product, where the buying decision is made.
Books: On the back cover or in the imprint.
Art and illustration: On the back of a piece, on an accompanying card or on an exhibition label.
Business cards and letterheads: With every first contact.
Quotes, presentations and invoices: A strong signal in any pitch, especially for agencies and consultants.
Catalogues, flyers and posters: Wherever you show your work.
Shop, studio, trade fair stand: As a sticker, a display or next to your certificate on the wall.
Course materials and workbooks: For coaches and trainers whose knowledge lives in printed material.
Human Made Mark in print: what to look out for
Print the mark large enough to be recognised without a magnifying glass. Give it a calm background and some space from other elements. Do not change its colour or shape.
Add a short note next to it, such as one of our text snippets. A QR code that leads to HUMAVE connects the printed sign directly to the review behind it.
If you are planning larger print runs, have a quick word with us first.
Example 1:
A small soap maker sells its products in its own shop and through selected retailers. On the shelf, it sits next to brands whose packaging and copy now often come entirely from AI. With the Human Made Mark on every label and a short line on the back, buyers can see right away that a human is responsible for the copy, design and packaging.
Example 2:
An author publishes her book herself. Readers are increasingly asking whether the text and cover were made by a human. She places the mark on the back cover and in the imprint. In bookshops and at readings, the mark becomes a conversation starter that gives her the chance to talk about her work.
Example 3:
A design agency sends quotes to medium sized companies that are currently wondering whether working with AI might be cheaper. The mark appears on the cover page of every quote and every presentation. From the very first page, it is clear what the agency delivers, and the conversation turns to quality instead of just price.
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Frequently asked questions about labelling human work
Is the Human Made Mark a separate label?
No. Whether it is called Human Made Mark, Badge or Sign, it always means the one HUMAVE label. This page is about how to use it in print and on products. Our guide to the Human Made Badge shows you how it looks online.
Can I print the Human Made Mark on any product?
On anything that comes from your own work. Products you buy in or work by others are not included.
Can I use AI for my products?
AI can support you, for example with research. Drafts, design and editing come from you. Editing images with AI, such as background removal or retouching, is not permitted either. Learn more