Graphic & Product Designer for Three-University Commemorative Plaque Collection

Project Overview

We are developing a three-university commemorative plaque collection to honor a friend whose master’s and PhD degrees were completed at different institutions. Each plaque represents a separate school but must follow a unified visual system.

This project must be fully completed before Christmas, as the plaques will be presented as a Christmas gift.

The plaques will be produced in cast metal with polished raised areas and matte/darker recessed areas. We need a designer capable of both graphic layout and production-ready product/industrial design.

Scope of Work

1. Design three individual plaques

Each plaque must include

University name and official emblem/shield

Anniversary year(s) or “Class of (____)”

A short motto or phrase

Placeholder for the student name

Clean, heritage-style layout

No ornamental concave carving

Motto Requirement

The motto or phrase must use the exact original wording from each university’s official materials.

I will not provide the wording; the designer must source the official, unchanged original line.

2. Dimensions

Each plaque will have a 38 cm diameter and a 1.0–1.5 cm thickness, with slight handcrafted variation due to manual polishing.

3. Provide production-ready files

Clean vector artwork (AI/SVG/EPS)

Proper raised/recessed depth hierarchy for casting or CNC

3D models (STEP + STL + OBJ)

Manufacturable geometry only (no unsupported details)

4. Produce high-quality product renderings

Realistic metal textures

Polished raised surfaces

Matte or darker recesses

Front and angled renders

Deliverables

1.Concept sketches (2–3 directions per plaque)

2.Final vector layouts

3.3D models (STEP, STL, OBJ)

4.High-quality 3D product renderings

5.All working source files

Required Skills

Product & Industrial Design

3D Modeling (CAD)

3D Product Rendering

Graphic Design

Typography

Brand Identity Alignment

Packaging Design (optional for future phases)

How We Work

Clear communication and fast feedback

Milestones follow this structure

1.Concepts

2.Layout

3.3D Model

4.Rendering

5.Final Delivery

Potential for long-term collaboration for more universities

Payment Structure

We follow a 20% – 30% – 50% milestone payment structure:

20% upon delivery of initial concept sketches

30% upon approval of final layouts and 3D models

50% upon delivery of all final files and renderings