Custom Engineered Arts

Our team at Custom Engineered Arts recently created a unique sculptural archway for The Willow Play Cafe in Toronto - a children’s café that blends sophisticated design with playful imagination.

The keyhole-shaped portal became the heart of the interior: a functional architectural element that transforms the space into something between a cozy European café and an Alice in Wonderland world. Today, this installation has become a true visual magnet of the project - for both children and adults.
Interior design by Denizens of Design + DS Studio
Photos by Scott Norsworthy

CanadianDesign MadeInToronto

For every company, it’s not enough to simply be present at a trade show or exhibition — it’s important to stand out.
Oversized letters, large-scale logos, and custom-generated art pieces help attract attention to your booth, create a wow effect, and make your brand recognizable at first glance.

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Incredibile Barmizvach styled and designed by for Harper, she transformed the night into a neon palm disco dream. A celebration as vibrant, joyful, and unforgettable.

Planning and Design
Photo
Video
Florals
Neon palms
Catering
Entertainment & AV
Venue
Rentals

Graphic design
Disco servers

Today’s inspiration drop is officially opening the summer season ☀️

This digest brings together immersive installations, oversized statement pieces, tactile environments, and outdoor activations designed to transform spaces into memorable destinations.

A curated selection of references for brands and teams building bold seasonal experiences.

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In our Custom Engineered Arts team, we all bring different professional skills to the table - from 3D printing and hand-finishing to polishing and painting.

But on this project, we got a small taste of something different and briefly felt like confectioners 🍭

A custom set of lollipops for our client turned our workshop into something that looked more like a candy shop for a while. It’s always interesting when fabrication shifts into unexpected territory and adds a playful twist to the process.

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Not every project starts with a long brief.
Sometimes it’s just: “I need a Minion same size as the sculpture I ordered before. Reference attached.”
And when there’s trust in the team, that’s all you need.
At Custom Engineered Arts, this is where our process comes to life - transforming a simple idea into a fully realized object.
Behind it: precise 3D modeling, material exploration, technical setup, and hours of detailed hand-finishing to bring character, texture, and presence together.
What we create isn’t just a prop.
It’s something people connect with, interact with, and remember.
Always grateful for clients who trust us to take an idea and turn it into something real.

madeincanada

It always starts with a brief.

This time - for Uber, in collaboration with McDonald’s.
Globally recognized brands, a tight timeline, and a clear ask: create a life-sized shopping bag prop for multiple activations during Raptors games.

Designed for high-traffic environments, built fully turnkey, and made to move in and out fast - because real events don’t wait.

From concept to reality, built to perform.