That is common. Some race organizers start with a simple idea like:
- “We want to use our city skyline.”
- “We want the medal to include a police badge.”
- “We want something with our school mascot.”
- “We want the medal to match our T-shirt.”
- “We want to show a water tower or local landmark.”
- “We want something for a memorial run.”
- “We want something that represents our charity.”
MSH Medals has created custom medals from rough ideas, including badges, buildings, skylines, scenery, water towers, custom shapes, people, characters, and race themes.
Depending on the design, we may suggest a raised 3D medal effect or UV printing for more photographic images. The right approach depends on the look you want and how the artwork needs to appear on the finished medal.