I am developing a premium memorial urn for dog owners and am seeking a highly skilled 3D designer to create a realistic, breed-accurate sculpture suitable for physical production and 3D printing. This is not a decorative figurine. It is a lasting memorial object intended to provide comfort to owners. The design must balance emotional sensitivity, sculptural beauty, and engineering practicality. If this initial collaboration is successful, I plan to develop a full breed range, creating strong potential for ongoing partnership. Key Requirements • Hollow model with a minimum internal capacity of 220 cubic inches • Target wall thickness: ~5mm • Dog posed lying down in a peaceful sleeping position on a simple integrated base • Approximate external length 200–300mm (final size driven by internal volume) Design Details The sculpture will mount onto a wooden plinth. Design must include: • Integrated peg system extending from the body into the base • Pegs designed to house heat-set threaded inserts (M4 preferred) • Fixing method hidden from view once assembled The ash filling point must be discreet and respectful in keeping with the memorial nature of the object. My initial concept is a concealed vertical fill tube integrated into the mounting area, but I welcome improved engineering solutions. Production Considerations The model must be production-ready: • Designed to minimise support scarring • Avoid fragile protrusions • Balanced weight distribution • Stable when mounted • Suitable for repeat manufacturing Experience designing objects for physical production is strongly preferred over purely digital character work. Aesthetic Direction The sculpture should feel: • Timeless • Elegant • Anatomically believable • Calm and restful • Sculptural rather than toy-like Please avoid cartoon styling or exaggerated proportions. This is intended to sit firmly in the premium memorial product category I have included a concept image to communicate the emotional tone and general posture I am aiming for. This should not be interpreted as a final design, and I strongly welcome improvements in form, anatomy, and engineering If the first breed is successful, additional designs will follow as part of a broader product range Open to proposals