Why a caricature nameplate is different
Most nameplates tell visitors who lives in a home. A caricature nameplate shows them. The two figures standing in the middle of our custom caricature family nameplate are sculpted from real photos of the couple who live there, down to glasses, hairstyle, a favourite dupatta or a shirt pocket with a pen in it. Around them go the family name, first names and house number, framed with leaves, flowers and a little birdhouse. The result feels warm the moment someone walks up to your door — and it is the kind of piece that becomes part of how people remember your home.
Step 1: Photos and details
Everything starts on WhatsApp. We ask for clear, well-lit photos of each person — a front-facing shot and one from the side help us catch the face shape and hair — plus a full-length photo if you want a particular outfit. We also collect the exact spelling of the family name, first names and house number, and any colours or motifs you love. The standard nameplate is a 10-inch round with two caricatures, priced at ₹7,500 plus shipping; more people, pets or a bigger size are quoted at this stage.
Step 2: Sculpting the caricatures
Our designers sculpt each figure digitally, exaggerating just enough to be playful while keeping the person instantly recognisable. This is the same craft behind our standalone couple caricature figurines: the head gets a little bigger, the smile a little wider, and the details that make someone themselves — the round glasses, the pink dupatta, the neat grey shirt — are kept front and centre. For more on the sculpting side, see how our 3D caricatures are made.
Step 3: Layout and your approval
The figures are then placed on the plaque with the lettering, border colours and decorative elements. We check that the name reads clearly from a few steps away, that the house number stands out, and that nothing important sits too close to the edge. You receive the design on WhatsApp to approve before a single layer is printed — spelling, colours and faces all get a final check with you, because a nameplate is not something you want to reprint.
Step 4: Printing, assembly and finishing
Once approved, the plaque and each raised element are 3D printed in multiple colours of PLA. Layering the parts gives real depth: the figures stand forward from the background, the letters sit proud of their colour band, and the leaves and flowers catch light at different angles. Every piece is cleaned up by hand, assembled, and inspected before it is packed securely for delivery.
Caring for your nameplate
Hang it beside the door in a covered entrance or porch. It is not designed to sit in heavy rain or harsh afternoon sun all day, so a shaded wall keeps the colours bright for years. A soft, dry cloth is all it needs for dusting. Choosing between styles? Our 3D printed nameplate buying guide covers fonts, sizes, weather and mounting.
