At Playwell Bricks, we’re never sure what our next custom design will be. Our clients represent wildly different industries with one thing in common: the recognition that bricks can create amazing engagement and help them build their dreams.

While every set we design is different from the next, it turns out that Playwell Bricks designers are just as varied in their methods. It’s true that we, as a team, learn with every set we design, but it's also fascinating what we can learn from each other’s methods.

While I was talking to him about his recent microscale trailer design for J. W. Swanson and Associates, designer Paul Lavallee shared how the constraints and limitations of available bricks for microscale affect his methods. “A huge part of the design was iterating over and again with many different small parts until I found the right combination to create a good, visual representation of the important details.”

In contrast, when Kostik Poloskin designed the LogicGate goat project, his method was to research and create a moodboard of goat designs to get his proverbial wheels turning. He left nothing out, from the ridiculous to way over-designed sets. If it was a goat, it was in. “I also wanted to make it cute,” Kostik said. He then went quiet for a little while, and came back with an initial design that needed only a few tweaks before the client signed off on it. As for cute, I’m sure you’ll agree the goat pictured above is the GOAT.

When Garrett Gourley designed Rosie’s House as part of the Re/Max Miracle Home Project, his focus was intention. “Each element of the build, from the cozy rooms to thoughtful details, was crafted with the intention of bringing comfort and joy. It wasn’t just about building a structure—it was about imagining a space where a family could feel a sense of warmth, togetherness, and healing. The process allowed me to channel creativity into something positive, offering hope and happiness through the simplicity of bricks."

Like Kostik with the LogicGate goat, Garrett also researched techniques to “improve the strength of the design. I was able to reinforce the walls and integrate functional elements like doors and windows without weakening the structure.”

Garrett also used similar methods as Paul did with the J. W. Swanson trailer, explaining that he “experimented with chassis configurations and balanced the weight to enhance stability and movement," when he was working on the vehicles (hidden in the garage).

It would appear, even with my limited sample size, that every designer brings a unique set of methods to the table. This is a wonderful aspect to the Playwell Bricks team, because it provides us with endless chances to learn from each other as we work together to build our client’s dreams.

If you’d like to put the many methods of Playwell Bricks designers to work for you, Playwell Bricks specializes in custom sets for corporate gifting. Contact us today and gift well, with Playwell!