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How to hang award plaques on the wall: 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.
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AI 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.
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Can 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.
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Silver Delta Winners: the Sustain Awards Trophy Collection Honored 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.
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Channel 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.
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Case 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.
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How communication with your trophy supplier shapes design and delivery
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.
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Trophy 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. 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.
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Why outdated award design hurts corporate branding
Trophies in corporate award programs can be a strong communication tool, but they damage branding when their design contradicts the identity the company defends everywhere else. This article covers why the mismatch happens, which design patterns tend to produce it, and which material and format trends are moving the sector away from it.
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Case Study: Bitpanda Hamburg Open 2026 — A Trophy for 134 Years of Tennis
The Bitpanda Hamburg Open is not a young tournament finding its identity. First contested in 1892, it is one of the oldest events on the ATP circuit — 134 years of competition played on the same red clay, in the same city, before the same faithful crowd. Its home, the Am Rothenbaum stadium, has stood since 1924. The commission was precise: design four trophies that could belong to this tournament and no other.
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Trophies for specialist industry awards: what niche recognition rewards
Niche recognition rewards a specific, sector-based achievement rather than a broad, generic title. Awards have recently leaned toward these focused, specialist formats, and the design of trophies has followed the same path. This article traces what that change rewards and how it carries over to the trophy that marks the result.
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Iconic padel trophies of the professional tour
Iconic padel tennis trophies are recognized 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.
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How to choose the perfect award for your corporate event
Choosing the right trophy for a corporate event involves more decisions than it might seem: the type of event, the shape of the piece, the material, the level of customisation and the available lead time are variables that are closely interrelated. This guide walks through each one so you can make every decision with the best possible criteria.
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Trophies for event sponsors: design that multiplies brand visibility
Sponsorship in the awards industry is driven by concrete objectives. Brand visibility is the leading motivation for investment, followed by networking and lead generation. This article examines how custom trophies fit within those objectives, and what design decisions are relevant for event sponsors evaluating a recognition programme.
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