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How this Custom Set Showcases a Supercomputer Platform

Introduction

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) is a multinational semiconductor company that produces computer hardware. They contacted Playwell Bricks to commission custom sets of their products to give out at their trade shows and events. 

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The Challenge

At their discovery call, the client explained that they wanted to commission a custom set based upon the AMD’s new rack-scale AI supercomputing platform, the AMD Helios. Playwell Bricks designed a first concept and sent it through, after which the client grew silent. 

A few months later, a new representative from AMD contacted Playwell Bricks. They explained that they’d volunteered to take this project on and were excited to resurrect the custom AMD Helios set. At that first meeting, they explained that AMD had received the first concept, and AMD staff had shared feedback about the concept. “I put all their suggestions into ChatGPT, and this is what it came up with,” they advised, sharing the render. 

The Playwell team explained that often AI can invent bricks that don’t exist in the real world, but that they were happy to use the render as a starting point. The client agreed, excited to see what Playwell Bricks would come up with.

The Solution

Playwell Bricks team member Jared Oswald took over the redesign of this project, working with the client’s comments and their render. Jared focused the build complexity on the front of the GPU unit, capturing the details and colours of the real-life unit, and adjusting at the client’s direction. 

One sticking point for the client was the shape of the set. They preferred that the sides be lengthened to give a thicker silhouette that better reflected the live unit. Rather than sacrificing complexity on the front of the unit, the client opted to increase the parts budget from the original to get the right shape. Jared complied, and the client was thrilled with the result.

The Result

With this custom AMD Helios set, AMD has a fully branded item that showcases their supercomputing program. Team members who offered feedback will be delighted to see their suggestions come alive, and as a highly sought-after swag item, these sets are sure to keep the AMD brand in potential clients’ minds well after the trade show has gone quiet. 

Conclusion

Turn your trade show giveaways into a strategic advantage. Playwell Bricks empowers you to brand well, build well, and gift well, crafting experiences that resonate long after the event has ended. Contact us to book your discovery call today.