How to design a custom Snow Globe

Posted on April 13, 2020
in Brainstorm, Design, promotion, Services, Uncategorized, Visuals

We have had a lot of enquiries from our clients requesting custom snow globes. We love making these for our clients, because they are easy to personalise and fun to play with. Due to the popularity of this product, we wanted to share with everyone the different stages involved in designing a custom snow globe.


Step 1 : Request for quotation

This might have been obvious, but we have to start somewhere. This is not an essential element in the designing process. However, it is how we iron out the details with clients on the specifics of the product. This can include project budget, quantity and shipping arrangements. It initiates the design process to help us with drafting the best designs based on our client’s preferences. Clients can also provide a rough sketch to illustrate a brief concept.

Based on past projects, here are some factors clients should consider :
i. Shape of glass dome
ii. Interior Figurine design
iii. Material and custom engraving/print of snowglobe base
iv. Interior LED light (optional)


Step 2 : Drafting and Sketching

Custom Snow Globes

Our team of designers starts replicating the designs requested by our clients. Drafting includes making multiple versions of the product. This is an important part of innovation, because it ensures that we approach it in different perspective. Sketching by hand helps us come up with more designs and also create a bone structure of the drafts.


Step 3 : Digital Illustration

Custom Snow Globes

After we’ve sketched the drafts, we use our digital illustator softwares to start replicating the design. It simulates the texture of the materials as much as possible.


Step 4 : Layout

Custom Snow Globes

Here, we try to illustrate the snowglobe at different angles. This makes it easier for the clients to comprehend the snow globe. We also try to specify the material used and the anatomy of the snow globe.


In a nutshell

Custom Snow Globes are the ultimate presents for your friends, family, colleagues or clients. We try our best to simulate your ideal snow globe and hopefully turn it into reality. Interested in designing your own custom snow globes? Start with step 1, and ask for a quotation!

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inspiring quotes for empowering women

Inspiring Quotes for Empowering Women

Posted on March 11, 2020
in Services, Uncategorized, Web Design

On Sunday, the 8th of March, we celebrated International Women’s Day.

This day honours the achievements of women all across the world in a fight that has moved generations – the fight for equal rights. Throughout the past, women have been pursuing a better life, better work conditions, equal paychecks, the right to vote (…) – this battle has been bravely fought, we have accomplished a lot and launched a new era – many women are more independent and strong enough to stand up for themselves. But there’s still so much more to be accomplished. There’s still so many girls and women that are being denied their basic human rights. That’s why it’s STILL VERY IMPORTANT to acknowledge this date – we want the world to be reminded of our long journey fighting for gender equality, reminded that we have gone a long way, reminded that this battle isn’t over even though there are more and more movements in supporting women. We believe that every single person on this planet deserves respect, love and freedom.


Interesting fact about Vietnam: Women in Vietnam plays a crucial role in the workforce; it is one of the countries in Asia where more women work. Indeed, this beautiful country has the highest labour-force participation rate in the entire world! An average of 79% of women aged between 15 to 65 is working, compared to 86% for men.

On behalf of March 8th, Mindsparkz would like to send everyone a special gift – some inspiring quotes to empower women.


Inspiring quotes…

#1: “Each time a woman stands up for herself, she stands up for all women.” ~ Maya Angelou

#2: “A girl should be two things: who and what she wants.” ~ Coco Chanel

#3: “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

#4: “The circles of women around us weave invisible nets of love that carry us when we’re weak and sing with us when we’re strong.” ~ S.a.r.k.

#5: “You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through.” ~ Rosalynn Carter

#6: “You cannot hope to build a better world without improving the individuals. To that end, each of us must work for our own improvement.” ~ Marie Curie

#7: “Women have discovered that they cannot rely on men’s chivalry to give them justice.” ~ Helen Keller

#8: “There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.” ~ Michelle Obama

#9: “When we empower girls hungry for education, we cultivate women who are emboldened to effect change within their communities and globally.” ~ Megan Markle

#10: “Feminism isn’t about making women stronger. Women are already strong, it’s about changing the way the world perceives that strength.” ~ G.D. Anderson

Which one of these inspirational quotes for women was your favourite?

It’s always great to have some role models to look up to.

These words of wisdom can give encouragement and empowerment. This is also a way to celebrate and promote the achievements of women all around the world.

Hope you had a great women’s day!


Spread the love in the comment section below. Would be wonderful to know if you got inspired!

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Our superior services at Mindsparkz

Posted on March 4, 2020
in Design, Retainer, Services, Web Design

What do we do at Mindsparkz? What design solutions do we offer? What is so special about our service? If these questions ever crossed your mind, this post will be perfect to satisfy your curiosity.

Mindsparkz is a design agency based in Vietnam. The country is currently in its economical boom so we’re surrounded by awesome ideas, start ups, business potential and loads of creativity.

We strive to provide an outstanding and unique service to our customers and come up with excellent marketing, product and graphic solutions.

Our authentic, creative and passionate staff works  every day to bring out the best for our clients. Our focus is to help you add that extra sparkle to your business! Be it in Vietnam or in any other part of the world!

Our services and values at Mindsparkz


Our services

You can count on us for reliable creative services. Our team consists of both product and graphic designers who work with different softwares, have different sets of skills and are ALWAYS discussing and changing ideas between themselves. This allows us to create unique graphic solutions and custom products exclusively for your company and (for sure) give you a competitive edge. And more than beautiful and functional designs, we will provide them at a budget-friendly cost. 


Our experience in the merchandising field and close work with factories for production has given us a vast knowledge on handling projects from A to Z – from idea, to reality. And our experience working with clients from all over the world and with such different areas of expertise on their businesses made us flexible enough to handle many design requests. All you have to do is use our service and let us handle everything.

Detailed services


Our special design retainer program

Maybe sometimes you already felt the need to hire a designer to help you with your business. But maybe you don’t need a designer all the time? And better than that – have you ever wished to have a whole team of design experts at your convenience, whenever you need in whatever project?

Mindsparkz fulfill your wishes with the design retainer program!

But what is it? Well, a design retainer program works when a client engages a design team to work for them for a specified number of hours. The duration of a retainer varies, depending on the client’s needs. The same goes for the monthly hours, which is dependent also on the client’s needs. So you buy hours of design service and you decide when to spend them. Simple!

Design retainer program

By engaging the services of a designer on retainer, you will enjoy priority on your projects. The designers in charge will be fully committed and dedicated to ensuring a high-quality output for your project. Furthermore, whenever you have a project that requires work, rest assured that work will begin on it immediately. You will get your work prioritized, you will get to dictate deadlines and use the available time for all the revisions you might need


And we can’t mention this enough – the budget friendly solutions. The incredible added value of our service is the cost optimization – for a reasonable price, you will get a multidisciplinary team and the more hours you commit, the lower the hourly rate will be! This is a great deal if you compare the costs involved with hiring a freelance designer. Not only will this save you money, it will also save you a lot of time. Definitely a win-win situation!


When you work with a particular designer regularly, you can expect a consistent style of work. Outcome will be more and more consistent and fast-delivered as the team will become expert of your business and expectations. This will help your brand to stay recognizable.

And that’s not all. We work with an online project management platform called Podio – and there you can discuss your requests directly with the team and closely monitor the design process.

All those advantages mixed in one incredible service!

Detailed design retainer program


Interested? Let’s contact us!

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