
A Special Thank You Gift for Donors
Client: Water4
Awards & Gifts
The Impact
Increased Brand Loyalty
100 Trophies Made
Increased Product Recognition
Receiving a customized, hands-on piece that replicated the NUMA kiosk not only reinforced their role in bringing clean water to communities but also deepened their emotional connection to the organization’s mission. It served as a constant reminder of their involvement, making them feel more personally invested in Water4’s ongoing success. For many stakeholders, the trophy became a conversation starter, allowing them to proudly share their support for the cause, ultimately fostering continued engagement and a stronger, more loyal donor base.
The Challenge
Water4, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing clean drinking water to communities around the world, needed a thank-you trophy for their donors that would reflect the impact of their contributions. The challenge was to create a trophy that replicated Water4’s water purification kiosks, a core part of their mission, while also being interactive and meaningful.
Insights
Water4 wanted a unique and tangible representation of their NUMA water purification kiosks, something that would make donors feel directly connected to the impact of their support. Our team recognized that an interactive trophy could transform a traditional thank-you gift into a lasting, educational experience, and would also reinforce the connection between the donors and the mission of providing clean water.
The Concept
The trophy was designed to replicate Water4’s water purification kiosks. We added interactive features like opening doors, a removable roof, and an internal water purification tank to allow donors to engage with the piece. Using photos provided by Water4, our design team recreated the kiosks in 3D CAD software, engineered functional hinges, and 3D printed the pieces before assembling the trophy. Custom wood pedestals were CNC routed, stained, and epoxied, with engraved “Thank You for Supporting Water4’s Mission” plates.
The Experience
The interactive nature of the trophy made it a unique and memorable piece. Each donor received a one-of-a-kind trophy that resembled the actual kiosk, with features that allowed them to open doors, remove the roof, and see the inner workings of the water purification system. The trophy acted as both a symbol of their contribution and a tangible connection to the impact of Water4’s work. Donors were able to proudly display their trophy, reinforcing their ongoing connection to the mission.