Custom digital design
A new concept developed around the surfer, the waves, and the intended feel, with the technical detail to carry it forward. New design work is scoped and quoted before it begins.
Discuss a new design ↗MULÉKE / SHAPE3D DESIGN SERVICES
Shape3D design.
An engineer’s precision.
A shaper’s feel.
New designs. Hand shapes translated to digital. Existing files corrected and refined.
Surfboard design and refinement by Breno Basilio, a computer engineer and surfboard designer & shaper.
MULÉKE / DESIGN OFFICESTUDY 001
DISCIPLINESurfboard design
WORKFLOWShape3D → cutting center
APPROACHShaper-led. Technically precise.
DESIGN CONCEPT / OUTLINE, ROCKER & CONCAVES STUDY
FROM IDEA TO A BETTER FILE
Keep the intent.
Refine the design.
A hand-shaped board has a language. A good digital file needs to speak it.
Hand shape to digital
Translate the intent and measurements of an existing hand-shaped board into a considered Shape3D design. The reference measurements, material, and scope are agreed first.
Discuss a hand-shape translation ↗File review & correction
Review an existing file, identify problem areas, and refine the design. For shapers who want technical support without losing their own approach.
Request a file review · $125 ↗A CLEAR HANDOFF
The design.
The file. The detail.
Deliverables are defined in your quote.
Protection and cutting-center requirements are agreed before delivery.
Shape3D design
A .s3dx file supplied under the licensing or ownership terms agreed for your project.
Design renders
3D views to review the design and communicate the intended shape.
Dimensioned spec sheet
Outline and rocker measurements to document the design.
CLEAR SCOPE. AGREED UP FRONT.
Design services
& pricing.
Tell me what you have and what you need.
You’ll receive a scope and quote before work begins.
START WITH YOUR FILE
$125↗Review & refinement
Initial review plus up to one hour of work.
GO FURTHER
from $75/hr↗Additional design work
Redesign, further refinement, and size variants. Fixed quote based on the estimated work.
A NEW DESIGN
By quote↗Custom design license
Priced against the equivalent built board. Example: a classic 9′ longboard from $1,200. Additional 3D features, such as a spoon nose or channels, add $100–$500.
A license, with a clear term.
A 12-month protected-file license, with unlimited cuts at your cutting center during the term and no file modifications. Renewal is 30% of the original license fee.
Need full ownership?
Full ownership is available at 3× the design license fee, with a written assignment and unprotected file. Portfolio rights are retained.
Before work begins.
A 50% deposit starts the work. Final files are released after full payment. Ownership stays with Muléke unless transferred in writing.
HOW IT WORKS
A deliberate process.
A clear handoff.
- 01
Inquiry
Share your idea, file, or reference.
- 02
Quote
Agree the scope and deliverables.
- 03
Deposit
50% to begin the work.
- 04
Design
Review and refine the approach.
- 05
Delivery
Final payment, then your files.
A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS
Before we
get started.
ROCKER / RAILS / CONCAVES
Can you work on an existing Shape3D file?
Yes. File review and refinement starts at $125, including the initial review and up to one hour of work. Additional work is quoted before proceeding.
Can you translate my hand-shaped board?
That is part of the service. We first agree what reference measurements and material are available, what needs to be captured, and the scope of the digital translation.
What does a protected license allow?
The proposed license covers 12 months, unlimited cuts during that term, and no modifications to the protected design. Intended commercial use and other rights will be specified in the written agreement before work begins.
Does my cutting center need Shape3D?
Yes. Your cutting center needs a compatible paid Shape3D license to use the protected design file. Shape3D Lite is not sufficient. We’ll confirm compatibility with your cutting center before delivery.
Can I buy ownership later?
A full-ownership option is available. Any credit for earlier license payments and the exact transfer terms must be agreed in writing as part of the quote.