Polaris / Pharma
Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Deal Toys
Make a research, business or product milestone tangible.
Polaris designs custom awards, deal toys and financial tombstones for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare and medical technology organizations. We develop each piece around the specific achievement and the people who brought it forward.
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Give the milestone its own identity.
Years of research and collaboration can lead to one defining moment. A molecule, product form, approved package graphic or laboratory reference can give that moment a recognizable expression. We work from the information and imagery your team provides, keeping scientific details and commemorative text clear.
You do not need a finished design. Bring us the story and the practical requirements; we will help determine the right direction.
What we commemorate
- Acquisitions and strategic partnerships
- Financings and investment milestones
- Product launches and regulatory milestones
- Research and clinical milestones
- Licensing and collaboration agreements
- Scientific and cross-functional team recognition
Design direction
Different stories. Different approaches.
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Molecular and scientific imagery
A supplied molecular structure or scientific graphic can become a printed panel, layered composition or dimensional element. Your team confirms the technical accuracy.
02
Product and packaging forms
A vial, device or package can anchor the concept. Replicas allow us to adapt proportions and materials for a durable commemorative.
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A clear record of the achievement
For some projects, the strongest design is a restrained clear piece with precise language, branding and the milestone date.
Selected work
Ideas made physical.
Portfolio examples illustrate product-based, layered and sculptural approaches; each new piece is designed for its own milestone.
Designed with the making in mind.
You work directly with experienced creative professionals. We consider the concept, materials, construction, quantity and budget together, then coordinate production with specialized manufacturing partners.
Lucite and acrylic offer custom shapes, layered graphics and suitable embedments. Crystal brings clarity, weight and etched detail. Resin, metal, wood and mixed construction make other forms and finishes possible.
The right material serves the idea. A more complicated piece is not automatically a more meaningful one.
Explore materials and methods →A physical checkpoint before production.
Every factory-produced custom project is prototyped and reviewed internally before the full run. We check proportions, materials, color, decoration, finish, assembly and stability against the approved artwork.
Client review can use photographs, video or an in-hand sample when appropriate. Completed production is also reviewed before shipment.
Planning your project
Work backward from the presentation date.
Share the quantity, budget, destination and required in-hand date early. We will recommend a feasible design and schedule, including approvals, production and delivery.
Typical initial concepts after we receive the basic brief.
A starting estimate for prototyping and production after artwork approval.
Allow for delivery, extra development and any physical sample review.
Practical answers
Questions before you begin.
Can actual vials or packaging be embedded in Lucite?
Some components can be incorporated, subject to their contents, preparation, size and compatibility with casting. Send details first so we can evaluate suitability. A replica or printed representation may be more practical.
Can you reproduce a molecular structure?
We can develop a design from a structure or graphic your team supplies. Scientific accuracy and approved terminology should be checked by your team before artwork is finalized.
Can we work with confidential or unreleased information?
A project can begin with a code name and limited information. Share only what is needed for early concepts, then provide approved branding and final milestone text when available.
How long does a custom project take?
Initial concepts typically follow within 24–48 hours after we have the basic information. After artwork approval, many projects need approximately 3–4 weeks for prototyping and production, with shipping additional. Complex work and extra review can add time. Share the required in-hand date so we can confirm a project-specific schedule.
Is a prototype part of the process?
Every factory-produced custom project goes through prototype verification before the full run. Polaris reviews the physical piece internally. Separate client review may be by photograph, video or an in-hand sample, depending on the project.
What should we budget?
As planning ranges, classic pieces are often $80–$150 each, dimensional / constructed pieces $150–$225, and fully dimensional / sculptural pieces $200–$300+. Setup starts around $300 per order; shipping is separate. Quantity, size, detail and manufacturing method affect the custom quote, and unusually complex work can exceed these ranges.
Start with what you have
Tell us what you are commemorating.
Send the milestone, approximate quantity, target date and budget, along with draft text, logos and any reference images. We will help turn that information into a clear design direction.
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