International Women's Day is celebrated on the 8th of March every year. Many companies seize this opportunity for gifting. It's a pleasure to handcraft Bitti Gitti design objects for them, thereby contributing to their employer brand and legacy.
Omega Motor Celebrates Women's Day with the Wooden Kaleidoscope
Omega Motor, a respected engine manufacturer, celebrated Women's Day with a thoughtful gifting campaign. Shaping an employer brand known for energy efficiency through innovation, the HR team emphasized sustainable and handcrafted gifts in their evaluation. They chose the Wooden Kaleidoscope, our updated take on the timeless optical design.
A Celebration of Women: Omega Motor's Customization
Women are well-represented at Omega Motor, with 90 women advancing its mission throughout the company. For this special occasion, we were tasked with customizing each gift by engraving each woman's name on the Wooden Kaleidoscope.
The Power of a Thoughtful Gift
Why Choose a Kaleidoscope?
A kaleidoscope is an object that holds significance throughout our lives. As children, it is a marvel of design and, in its own special way, technology. As adults, we are amused by its innocence and reminded of the feeling of childish optimism. Recent research suggests that looking through a kaleidoscope can also calm the brain, lowering cortisol and stress levels.
Symbolism in Design: Sparking Creativity and Focus
Every gift carries symbolism, a message conveyed through context. This is especially true for well-handcrafted gifts, which last for decades. As an addition to a work desk or home office, such a gift becomes a part of that person's daily life. Bitti Gitti handcrafted gifts use natural materials, mainly wood, which serve as a visual anchor. It's no exaggeration to say that a particular gift will be gazed at hundreds, even thousands, of times. We also believe that handcrafted objects possess energy from the artisans who create them, making them feel slightly more alive than their surroundings.
The Bitti Gitti Difference: Design, Sustainability, and Craftsmanship
Our founder is focused on creating handcrafted products that last for generations. When it comes to kaleidoscopes, his early work used the traditional technique of gluing three sheets together to form a triangle. However, that design had too many points of failure. He strived to create a unibody design, a complete triangle from a single piece of wood. Through a design that evokes the braids of a woman's hair, he was able to utilize the strength and flexibility of birchwood.
One-Piece Construction: Durability and Longevity
Many factors contribute to a gift's high value, and one of the most important is its lifespan. Advances in mass manufacturing have flooded the market with gifts that have a shorter lifespan. We believe that giving perishable gifts can even damage a company's reputation. More optimistically, long-lasting gifts continue to connect the giver and receiver, providing higher value over time.
All Bitti Gitti gifts are designed with a unibody frame that lasts significantly longer compared to traditionally made alternatives.
The Importance of Strong Communication
We always ensure we provide daily updates to our partners, and this project was no exception. In today's fast-paced communication environment, details can easily get lost in translation – such as the typography used in custom engraving or the dimensions of the packaging. Omega Motor had prepared their own inspiring notes to attach to the gift packages. By sharing the dimensions in advance, we were able to help the HR team select the perfect envelope and paper. This also influenced the word count and font size of the message, demonstrating that consistent communication of details is vital.
The Beauty of Birchwood: Quality and Craftsmanship
Birchwood is one of the more expensive wood types, making it rare to see in handcrafted gifts. We know it is well worth the price, as it provides a feeling and aesthetic that is irreplaceable. Birchwood possesses the dual qualities of being both very strong and very flexible. This allows us to shape it into sturdy, alluring forms. We love birchwood! So much so that there is even a Bitti Gitti song about it.
Personalized Touch: Making it Meaningful
The engraving font we use is designed by Bitti Gitti founder Erbil Sivaslıoğlu. It is both elegant and easy to read. We also control the engraving process from start to finish, making it safer to work with us compared to a design studio that outsources this task to a third party. Each wood piece has a slightly different texture, which means that sometimes a piece does not engrave perfectly. When that happens, we replace the flawed piece with a do-over. This means that our clients are guaranteed to receive only perfectly engraved items.
Motivate Your People: The HR Advantage of Handcrafted Functional Gifts
At Bitti Gitti, we see ourselves at the intersection of design and engineering. Design adds beauty, and engineering adds function to the gifts we create. Each gift has two modes: one when it is not being used, when it serves as a piece of art, and the other when it is being used, when it serves as a piece of technology. This duality is key to a great gift, we believe. Having secured a budget to motivate your people, the safest and most effective choice is handcrafted, functional gifts.
Ready to Inspire? Contact Us for Corporate Gifting
Have a gifting campaign on your mind? Whether for an event that is in 2 weeks or 2 months, please include us in the deliberation process and discover the impact of Bitti Gitti gifts. You can fill in the form below, or send an email to our communications chief, Kerem, at kerem@bitti-gitti.com.
