A deal cube is a cube shaped deal toy, one of the most recognisable formats used to commemorate a completed financial transaction. Its clean six sided geometry gives designers multiple faces to work with, making it a favourite for showing logos, transaction details, and embedded objects together. At Fabit, we build deal cubes in-house in Antwerp, using 3D printing, machined metal, and craft finishing to turn a familiar shape into a genuinely bespoke object rather than a stock acrylic block.
What is a deal cube?
A deal cube is exactly what the name suggests: a deal toy in the form of a cube. The cube became a signature shape in the deal toy world because it offers something a flat plaque cannot, namely depth and multiple surfaces. Each face can carry different information or imagery, and the interior can hold an embedded object such as a miniature product, a coin, or a scale model. The cube reads as solid and substantial, which suits the weight of the transactions it celebrates.
Cubes are especially popular for deals where there is a physical product or a strong visual symbol to feature. A manufacturer’s acquisition, a consumer brand’s financing, or a technology company’s listing can all be captured by embedding or depicting a relevant object inside or on the cube. This flexibility is why the deal cube has remained one of the most requested formats across banking, private equity, and venture capital.
There is also a psychological dimension to the cube that is easy to overlook. A flat plaque asks to be hung or leaned against something, but a cube simply sits, self contained and confident, inviting people to pick it up and turn it over. That act of handling matters. A deal toy that gets held, rotated, and examined is a deal toy that gets remembered and talked about, which is exactly the outcome a firm wants when it hands one to a client or a colleague. The cube encourages that interaction more naturally than almost any other format, and a well weighted, well finished cube rewards it every time it is picked up.
Why did the cube become a classic deal toy shape?
The cube’s popularity comes down to visual balance and practicality. It sits well on a desk, it can be viewed from any angle, and its faces provide a natural grid for organising information. For decades, legacy lucite factories produced cubes by casting clear acrylic around a printed insert or a small embedded item. That method made the cube widely available, but it also made most cubes look similar, with the same glassy finish and the same style of interior print.
Fabit takes the classic cube and reengineers it. Because we design and manufacture in one Antwerp studio, a deal cube can combine machined metal edges with acrylic panels, incorporate a 3D printed model inside, or use surface finishing that no mould based process could achieve. The cube stays recognisable, but the execution becomes distinctive. Explore the possibilities on our custom trophies service page.
What can a deal cube feature?
A deal cube offers more design surface than almost any other deal toy format, which is why it lends itself to rich, layered concepts.
- Multiple logos: different faces can carry the parties and advisors involved.
- Embedded objects: a product, model, or symbol can sit inside the cube.
- Transaction details: value, date, and headline across separate faces.
- Material contrast: metal, acrylic, and wood combined in one form.
- Illuminated elements: lighting can highlight an interior feature.
How does a Fabit deal cube differ from a legacy lucite cube?
The core difference is that a legacy lucite cube is cast, while a Fabit cube is designed and built. Cast acrylic cubes are limited to what a mould can produce and rely on printed inserts for content. Fabit’s in-house process combines 3D printing, CNC machined metal, and hand finishing, so a cube can be a precise, multi material object with real depth of craft. Keeping production in Antwerp also means confidentiality is preserved and lead times stay short, with every enquiry answered within 24 hours.
When is a cube the right choice?
A cube is an excellent choice when a deal has a clear physical or symbolic object to feature, when there are several parties whose logos need equal prominence, or when the recipient wants a substantial desk piece that reads as premium from any angle. It is also ideal for sets given to a full deal team, because the format scales cleanly. If a deal is better represented by a sculptural or architectural form, our designers may suggest an alternative, and we advise openly on the best format for each story.
The cube is also forgiving of complexity. Because it offers so much surface and interior volume, it can carry a dense transaction with many parties without feeling cramped, and it can carry a simple one without feeling empty. That range is part of why it endures as a default choice for firms that want one reliable format they can return to across many deals, while still allowing each individual piece to feel considered and specific to the transaction it marks.
How is a deal cube designed and made?
Every Fabit deal cube begins with the transaction and the concept behind it. Our designers sketch options, decide which faces carry which information, and plan any embedded object or lighting. Once the concept is approved, our Antwerp workshop produces the cube using 3D printing and metalwork, then finishes it by hand. You can start designing through our online studio and see finished examples on our 3D printed trophy page.
Frequently asked questions
Is a deal cube just a square deal toy? A deal cube is a fully three dimensional cube, not a flat square. Its depth and multiple faces are what set it apart from plaques and blocks.
Can you embed a product inside the cube? Yes. Embedding a miniature product, model, or symbol is one of the most popular reasons clients choose a cube, and our in-house process makes it precise.
Are Fabit cubes made from lucite? They can include acrylic, but we are not limited to it. We combine metal, acrylic, and wood to create cubes with far more character than cast lucite.
Do you ship deal cubes worldwide? Yes. We deliver from Antwerp to financial centres across the globe and respond to every project enquiry within 24 hours.
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