How to hang award wall plaques: a general guide
Hanging award wall plaques means deciding on the fixing before you get to the wall. The choice comes down to three variables: the weight of the plaque, the wall material and whether the spot is indoors or outdoors. This guide sets out the right fixing system for each case.
Read moreAI in industrial design: what it solves and what it doesn't
AI industrial design applies generative and parametric artificial intelligence to the design of manufacturable physical objects. AI generates three-dimensional forms in seconds, but a physical object faces a harder test. It has to stand, be manufactured, and last. A trophy is one such object, defined by its material and balance as much as its form. This article separates what AI resolves from what still depends on manufacturing decisions.
Read moreCan a trophy be art? The craftsmanship behind awards
The short answer is yes. A trophy becomes art when craftsmanship, design intent, and expression shape the object beyond its function as a marker of achievement. This article examines the case for trophies as art, and what separates a manufactured award from an art object.
Read moreSilver Delta Winners: the Sustain Awards Trophy Collection Honoured by ADI FAD
ADI FAD has awarded a Silver Delta to our collection of personalized trophies and award plaques, designed by Jordi Pla Sabaté and Jordi Blasi Mezquita. This article looks at the verdict of the 2026 Delta Awards, the Silver Delta winners in the Accessories and Tools category, and the decisions on form, material and manufacturing behind the collection.
Read moreChannel partner incentives that work: why recognition and partner awards drive growth
Indirect channel models depend on partners who also sell competing brands. This dependency makes channel partner incentives a central question for revenue growth. This article examines recognition, and specifically the physical partner award, as an incentive that sits beside rebates and discounts. It explains where the partner award fits within partner incentive programs.
Read moreCase Study: MIA Awards 2026 — Trophies for the 15th Mediterranean Night of Marketing
Two formats, one folded-steel form. In this case study we follow the custom trophies we designed and manufactured for the MIA Awards 2026 of the Club de Marketing del Mediterráneo — from the origin of the commission to the decisions that defined them, and to the way a physical award shapes how a prize is perceived.
Read moreHow trophy supplier communication shapes your orders
Ordering recognition awards depends on more than the finished trophy. Trophy supplier communication determines whether requirements are understood, confirmed, and executed as intended. Weak communication shows up as slow replies, misaligned expectations, and uncertainty about who is handling an order.
Read moreTrophy production delays: why awards arrive late and how to get yours on time
Trophy orders arrive late when manufacturing time, transit time and the planning window before them are misjudged. It is a recurring pattern across the sector rather than an isolated manufacturer failure. Most trophy production delays come down to a fixed calendar mismanaged during planning, not to manufacturing itself. This article breaks down regular lead times by award type, the causes behind most trophy production delays, and the questions that identify a manufacturer who will not need chasing.
Read moreTrophäen für spezialisierte Branchenpreise: was Nischen-Anerkennung belohnt
Spezialisierte Branchenpreise zeichnen eine konkrete, sektorgebundene Leistung aus, statt eines allgemeinen Preises. In den letzten Jahren haben sich die Preisprogramme an diesen klar umrissenen Kategorien ausgerichtet. Das Design der Trophäen folgt derselben Richtung. Dieser Artikel untersucht, was dieser Wandel belohnt und wie er sich in der Trophäe niederschlägt, die das Ergebnis markiert.
Read moretrophies of the professional tour
Iconic padel tennis trophies are recognised by their large format and their visual nods to the game. This article brings together the most striking ones on today's professional tour: Premier Padel, the Premier Padel Finals in Barcelona, the Padel World Championship and the World Padel Tour Master Final.
Read moreseu evento corporativo
A escolha dos troféus para um evento corporativo implica decisões sobre material, forma, personalização e prazos de produção. Este artigo explica os critérios mais relevantes para tomar essa decisão com a informação necessária: quais variáveis determinam o resultado final, que modalidades de fabrico existem e como cada uma delas afeta o design e o calendário.
Read moreTroféus Um Design que Multiplica a Visibilidade de Marca
Sponsoring an event gives a brand visibility for the duration of that event. A trophy extends that visibility for years. This article explains why custom trophies are one of the most efficient brand assets in a sponsorship package, and what design decisions determine how far that visibility reaches.
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