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15 3D mascots for Darty Augny

Fifteen bespoke mascots made from a simple 2D image, within a very short deadline, for an in-store activation.

Events
Retail
Multicolour printing
December 2025

// ClientDarty Augny

// SectorRetail / Events

// Technology3D modelling · Multicolour printing

// CompletedDecember 2025

Client's need

The request

The Darty Augny store contacted us for an urgent event project: to produce a 3D mascot in their image, in 15 copies, to give away during a special activation. The aim was to hand these mascots to visitors, each one carrying a specific code that triggered an action during the event. The starting visual was a 2D image showing a small robot, the store's mascot. Our mission: to design a 3D-printable model faithful to this graphic identity, around 10 cm tall, to be delivered within a very short deadline.

The need

The client's need was clear: to have 15 printed figurines of their robot mascot, in a compact format (approx. 10 cm), ready to be handed out individually during an in-store event. However, given the very tight deadline, producing a full 3D mascot was not feasible. We therefore proposed an alternative: a simplified 3D model, in a flat volume, mounted on a printed base so it could stand upright. This solution made it possible:

to keep the original artwork intact,
to optimise printing times,
and to guarantee on-time delivery, without sacrificing the object's readability or impact.

Our objective

Faced with the urgency and the technical constraints, our main goal was to strike an effective balance between visual fidelity, print quality and production deadline. We therefore focused our efforts on three key points:

Turning a complex 2D visual into a flat yet readable 3D object, faithful to the spirit of the mascot.
Optimising the manufacturing time by adapting the model for multicolour printing on our H2D.
Delivering a giveaway-ready final result, working on the assembly, stability, finish and packaging of each figurine.

Our response

Designing the model and first tests

The starting point was a 2D image supplied by the client, showing their robot mascot. To generate a printable model, we used several Makerlab tools, running many trials to convert the visual into a workable 3D file. The constraints of time and complexity led us:

to give up on a full volume model,
and to opt for a flat shape, cut in the thickness, to which we added a supporting base to ensure it stood upright.

Print preparation and production

Once the model was validated, we prepared the files for printing on our H2D multicolour printer using Bambu Studio. The aim was to achieve a result that was attractive, readable and faithfully reproducible across all 15 copies. The actions taken:

Selecting the colours to match the mascot's graphic identity.
Preparing the files to ensure a clean, well-structured print.
Print tests covering several critical points: the readability of the small visual details (eyes, outlines, graphic elements),
the clarity of the texts printed on the figurine,
the stability of the whole once mounted on the base.

Assembly and finishing

Once all the prints were finished, each mascot was assembled by hand with its base to ensure good stability and a harmonious final result. This phase made it possible:

to check the precise fit between the figurine and its support,
to make the small adjustments needed to keep it standing upright,
to confirm the readability of the printed texts, tested beforehand and validated here on every copy.

Packaging and delivery

Each mascot was carefully wrapped individually, so it could be handed out directly at the event with no further handling. The figurines were then grouped in a main box, secured for transport. This packaging served several purposes:

protecting the prints during transit,
simplifying distribution for the store's team,
and ensuring a clean, polished presentation at every hand-over.

Conclusion

From 2D image to a delivered batch

Fifteen bespoke copies produced within a tight deadline, ready to hand out: multicolour 3D printing meets the needs of events with no tooling or minimum order.

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