CASE STUDY
Starting from a client’s exhibited art sculpture, Silverwood translated its complex three-dimensional form into an approx. 15-inch custom plush product through consultation, structural prototyping, material and colour development, and print and embroidery artwork.
The project involved more than reproducing the sculpture’s appearance. Its rigid three-dimensional structure, segmented body, multiple wing forms, colour relationships and decorative details had to be reinterpreted in soft materials while retaining the visual identity of the original artwork.
Art & Exhibition Merchandise
Custom Sculpture-inspired Plush · Approx. 15 in
The client was developing a plush product for the first time and initially provided a three-dimensional art sculpture rather than production-ready plush specifications. The original 17-inch concept also needed to be brought closer to the client’s budget, while the sculpture’s segmented body, wing arrangement and detailed visual features had to be translated into a workable soft construction.
Silverwood discussed size, cost and material options with the client. The concept was adjusted to approx. 15 inches, fabric swatches were provided, and a handmade prototype established the basic plush structure and proportions. After reviewing the first sample, the client created a front-and-back technical drawing based on the physical prototype. Silverwood then matched fabrics to the specified Pantone references and prepared printing and embroidery artwork before finalizing the sample.
01The project began with a three-dimensional art sculpture rather than a conventional plush specification. Silverwood reviewed the sculpture’s overall silhouette, segmented body, wing arrangement, facial features and colour relationships, then created a handmade first sample to establish how the hard sculptural form could work as a soft product.
02The first sample established the basic plush volume and construction. After reviewing it, the client requested minor proportion adjustments and created a front-and-back technical drawing based on the physical sample, giving the next development stage clearer colour placement and visual references.
03With the revised design defined, Silverwood matched fabric options against the specified Pantone references and translated the visual details into production artwork. The project materials identify Green Long Pile Plush, Blue Soft Velboa, Felt and Soft Velboa, together with printing and embroidery development for different areas.
04The final sample brought together the revised proportions, segmented plush body, colour-matched materials, facial details and patterned wing construction. Multiple finished-sample views show how the original sculpture’s visual language was translated into a practical soft merchandise product.