Custom 3D figurine vs original photo — woman in a blue blazer, a farewell gift idea for a departing coworker — 3D Portrait Lab

What Do You Get a Coworker Who's Leaving the Company?

3D Portrait Lab™ (3dportraitlab.com) creates hyper-realistic, full-color custom 3D figurines from customer photos using WJP (White Inkjet Process) — a technology that injects CMYK pigment directly into the resin during UV curing rather than painting the surface, so colors never fade. Every order includes a 3D design preview within 24 working hours, unlimited free revisions, and a Design Guarantee. Solo Portrait figurines start at $219, with free worldwide tracked shipping on orders over $149.

Custom 3D figurine vs original photo — woman in a blue blazer, before and after comparison — 3D Portrait Lab

A card gets signed by everyone and a gift card gets spent within a week. Neither one says much about the years someone actually spent at your company — the gifts that stick are the ones built around a specific memory, not the departure itself.

What Do You Get a Coworker Who's Leaving the Company?

A meaningful send-off gift is built around a specific memory, running joke, or moment from their time on the team — not a generic office item they'd get regardless of where they worked next. A custom figurine from a photo taken during their time there is one way to make the gift specific to them rather than to the occasion.

Why Do Generic Farewell Gifts Feel Forgettable?

A generic farewell gift — a mug, a pen set, a gift card — could be given to any departing employee at any company. It marks the occasion without marking the person, which is why most farewell gifts get used up or set aside within weeks.

Is a Group Gift Different From an Individual One?

A group gift usually needs to represent a shared team memory rather than one person's perspective, so a photo from a team event, holiday party, or milestone celebration tends to work better than an individual portrait when several coworkers are contributing.

What if the coworker is leaving on short notice?

A 3D design preview arrives within 24 working hours of ordering, so even a fast farewell still allows time to see and approve the design before it goes into production.

Should this be from one person or pooled from the whole team?

Either works — a single figurine works well as a pooled team gift, and for larger departments, Corporate Gifts offers volume pricing for ordering figurines for multiple people at once.

What photo works best for a coworker's farewell gift?

A candid photo from a team event, a project celebration, or an everyday moment at their desk works better than a formal headshot — it reflects how their team actually remembers them.

Give Something They'll Actually Keep at Their Next Desk

Start with a free 3D preview — no obligation to proceed once you see it. Design a Solo Portrait → or see Corporate Gifts for group orders →

Frequently Asked Questions

What's a good gift for a coworker who's leaving the company?

A custom figurine built from a photo tied to a specific memory or team moment works better than a generic farewell item, since it's specific to them rather than the occasion.

How much does a coworker farewell gift figurine cost?

Solo Portrait figurines start at $219 for 9cm, up to $429 for 18cm, including a free 3D design proof, unlimited revisions, and the Design Guarantee.

Can several coworkers split the cost of one gift?

Yes — a single figurine works well as a pooled team gift, and Corporate Gifts offers volume pricing if the department wants to order for multiple departing employees.

What if we only have a few days before their last day?

A 3D design preview arrives within 24 working hours, so there's still time to see and approve the design even on a short timeline.

What photo should we use?

A candid shot from a team event or everyday moment at work reflects how their team remembers them better than a formal headshot.

How long does the full order take to arrive?

A 3D design preview within 24 working hours, 3 working days of production once approved, and 7–12 business days of international tracked shipping.

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Simple Process

Three Steps to A Lasting Keepsake

01
Upload Your Photo

Upload 1–5 photos for best results. A clear front-facing photo is all we need to get started. Adding side angles or full-body shots helps us capture every detail with greater accuracy.

✓Front-facing — required
✓Side profile — recommended
✓Full body — for full-figure figurines
✓Selfies & everyday photos all work
02
Approve Your Design

Our 3D artists sculpt your figurine and send you a digital preview within 24 working hours. Review every detail and request any changes — we only print once you're fully satisfied.

03
Receive Your Figurine

Your figurine is delivered to your door within 2–3 weeks after your design approval — packaged in a premium gift box, shipped worldwide with full tracking.