Define the business goal first
Before discussing size or plating, clarify what the gift must achieve: reward, retail sale, event memory, membership, launch support or employee recognition.
Share constraints early
Budget, timeline, quantity, destination market and packaging requirements all affect the best manufacturing path. Sharing them early leads to better recommendations.
Use references, not copies
Reference images help explain taste and quality expectations, but the final product should be adapted to your brand, function and production reality.