Bespoke trophies for IDEAS UPV

The project

For the 18th edition of Premios Ideas, Archicercle undertook the graphic design and production of the trophies for IDEAS UPV. The commission combined wooden bases with coloured acrylic discs, using cutting, engraving and painting to personalise the pieces.

The composition brings together two shapes: a curved wooden base and a circular disc above it. The graphics identify the awards and include the text for the categories and the people or companies receiving them, with a consistent layout across the different pieces.

The wooden bases were cut, engraved and painted. The inscription identifying the edition forms part of this lower element, which is paired with discs in different colours.

The acrylic discs were cut and engraved before a first coat of white paint was applied, followed by a coat of colour. An opaque finish on the reverse contrasts with the glossy surface, adding a difference in finish to the contrast between wood and acrylic.

The studio’s work extended from graphic design to final production, with laser cutting used in fabrication. The result was a set of personalised trophies for this edition, sharing the same form with variations in colour and text.

Processes and materials: fabrication services · available materials · studio machinery.