Corporate Gifts for Effective Internal Communications – Case Studies

Corporate gifts with a difference – customizable, interactive, and built for lasting desktop visibility

Effective internal communication is essential for every successful organization — and Intermed’s 3D desk media offers a powerful, engaging way to deliver those messages. Our dynamic desk tools use twisting, folding, sliding, or snapping interactivity to spark curiosity, encourage exploration, and increase message retention.

Once you’ve captured attention, the large print areas across our ranges give you the space to communicate values, strategies, guidelines, and key initiatives with clarity. These formats are especially useful for internal communication programs such as vision and mission sharing, onboarding, recruitment, training, and employee motivation.

And because each item is designed to sit prominently on the desk, your message stays visible day after day — giving every campaign greater impact and long-term reinforcement.

Scroll down to see 12 real-world case studies showing how Intermed’s 3D Desk Media is used to power internal communications:

1.  Vision & mission

• Client: Kronos / Grecian Delight

• Desk Media: Magic Flip Pen Pot – Learn More

Kronos used the Magic Flip Pen Pot to keep their vision and mission quite literally within arm’s reach. Designed to sit permanently on the desk, it offers daily visibility in a format that’s both useful and engaging.

With its magnetic closure and ability to flip into different configurations, the pen pot invites interaction while subtly reinforcing the organisation’s core message. Practical yet playful, it becomes a long-lasting reminder of what the company stands for.

2.  Vision & mission

• Client: Groupe Deret

• Desk Media: Three Panel Pen Pot – Learn More

To communicate their “Moov Up 2030” strategic plan, Groupe Deret chose the 3-Panel Pen Pot — a desktop item that doubles as a small, high-impact billboard.

When opened, the three panels provide generous space to highlight the key development axes behind the company’s growth ambitions as well as provide space for large visuals. Because it functions as an everyday pen holder, the message stays in clear sight, offering year-round reinforcement of the organisation’s direction and goals.

3.  Corporate values

• Client: Spectrum Reach

• Desk Media: Magic Diamond – Learn More

Spectrum Reach wanted an interactive, memorable way to communicate their customer values while also sharing the password for their staff microsite. The Magic Diamond offered the perfect solution.

With its large print area and multi-panel design, the Magic Diamond unfolds in a surprising sequence — transforming from a diamond to a cube and back again. This engaging movement draws attention and encourages employees to explore the content naturally.

As a permanent desktop item, it keeps key details — including the microsite password — visible and easy to access. The result is a practical, high-impact tool that supports everyday internal communication while reinforcing company values

4.  Corporate values

• Client: Brasfield & Gorrie

• Desk Media: Rubik’s Cube – Learn More

Brasfield & Gorrie used a customized Rubik’s Cube to bring their SPIRIT values to life in a distinctive, interactive way. Key values such as purpose, freedom and opportunity were printed across the cube’s faces, turning a familiar puzzle into a daily reminder of the principles that guide the company.

To elevate the experience,  a branded display stand was provided and the gift was packaged in a fully customized gift box — giving it a premium feel and strong perceived value. The result is a meaningful, desk-friendly keepsake that reinforces company culture every time it’s picked up, twisted or simply seen in the workspace.

5.  Employee training

• Client: Porsche

• Desk Media: Magic Cube – Learn More

Porsche used the Magic Cube as a 3D instruction manual to guide staff through the correct procedures for providing support to dealers providing maintenance on Porsche cars. The Magic Cube ideally provided a large display area for information and visuals, and importantly, it stands out on the desk ensuring that this key information is always close to hand.

6.  Employee training

• Client: Deloitte

• Desk Media: Rubik’s 3×3 cube – Learn More

Deloitte customized Rubik’s Cube to support their internal Moves campaign — a clever play on the idea of “making the right moves” both in the puzzle and in daily workplace behaviour.

Each face of the cube highlighted one of the positive actions employees were encouraged to take, turning the familiar twist-and-turn sequence into a memorable reminder of the behaviours that help build a strong work culture.

As a desktop object that invites interaction, the cube kept the campaign visible and top-of-mind long after the initial training session.

7.  Employee training

• Cigna HealthSpring

• Desk Media: Magic Cube 12cm – Learn More

The larger 12cm Magic Cube really is designed to stand out on the desk! Cigna HealthSpring used the Magic Cube 12cm to reinforce training messaging around their North Stars programme. The large print area and folding function of the cube was leveraged to share key points from the training in an engaging and memorable way.

8.  Recruitment

• Client: BCG

• Desk Media: Magic Cube – Learn More

In the competitive recruitment market, BCG used the Magic Cube to stand out from other businesses, chosing to share the benefits of joining the company in a fun, interactive and memorable way. The keepability of the cube makes sure that their company name remains top of mind for prospective recruits for a long time to come.

9.  Onboarding

• Client: Abbott

•  Desk Media: Magic Square 150 – Learn More

Abbott needed a clear, compact way to share practical onboarding essentials. The multi-panel Magic Card 150 allowed them to organize key information — social media channels, resources, processes — into an easy, step-by-step layout.

As new hires unfold the card, details are revealed gradually, making the content easier to absorb without feeling overloaded. Small enough to keep on a desk or carry around, it becomes a quick-reference guide that supports new colleagues throughout their first days and beyond.

10.  Onboarding

• Client: Infosys

• Desk Media: Magic Tile – Learn More

Infosys used the Magic Tile to help new employees connect with the organisation’s values from day one. Its folding, tactile format invites users to explore, with each turn revealing another core principle such as integrity and leadership by example.

The larger print area allows for strong visuals and clear messaging, while the durable design ensures it stays visible long after onboarding week. For Infosys, the Magic Tile acts as a daily reminder of the culture they want new colleagues to embrace.

11.  Employee motivation

• Client: McDonalds

• Desk Media: Rubik’s 2×2 – Learn More

McDonald’s used the mini Rubik’s 2×2 Cube as a playful, memorable way to celebrate their Employee of the Month. Branded with the programme title and simple visual icons, the cube serves as a small but meaningful token of appreciation.

Its tactile, interactive nature makes it more engaging than a standard desk award, while its iconic status gives it a high-perceived value that employees are proud to display. It’s a fun, feel-good way to recognise great work and keep morale high.

12.  Anniversary

• Client: Universal Hospital Group

• Desk Media: Magic Sliding Pen Pot – Learn More

To mark their 30th anniversary, Universal Hospital Group chose the Sliding Pen Pot — a practical desk item that keeps the milestone visible throughout the entire year.

By combining an anniversary design with a printed calendar, the pen pot serves a dual purpose: it celebrates a major company achievement while offering everyday usefulness to staff. As the three panels of the pen pot rotate, the sliding panels reveal the anniversary branding and months of the year in an engaging, interactive way.

It’s a simple, long-lasting reminder of the organization’s history and the people who helped shape it.

Ready to elevate your internal communications?

These 12 case studies show how interactive 3D desk media can transform internal communication — turning essential messages into something employees actually want to pick up, explore, and keep within sight. With generous print space, engaging movement, and year-round visibility on the desk, each product delivers both practical value and long-lasting impact.

Whether you want to reinforce company values, strengthen onboarding, support training, motivate teams, or bring a major initiative to life, Intermed’s customizable 3D media offers a unique, effective way to make your message stick.

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