Custom Photo Cube: The Novelty Gift That Goes Viral

Custom Photo Cube: The Novelty Gift That Goes Viral

Some gifts get opened, admired, and put in a drawer. The Custom Photo Cube gets opened, twisted, scrambled, solved, shown to colleagues, photographed, posted on Instagram, and left on a desk where visitors pick it up without asking. It is a 57mm Rubik's-style cube with six of your photos — one on each face — and it has a habit of becoming the most talked-about gift in the room.

At £18, it sits in the impulse-buy sweet spot. But the reaction it gets is worth far more than the price tag.

How It Works

Upload six photos and we UV print one onto each face of a standard 3x3 Rubik's cube. The cube is 57mm — competition size, smooth rotation, professional quality. Each photo is split into nine squares across the 3x3 grid. Scramble the cube and the images mix together. Solve it and each photo reappears in full.

The UV printing is high-definition, vibrant, and will not peel, scratch, or fade. This is not a sticker job — the images are printed directly onto the cube surface.

Six Photos, One Story

The magic of the photo cube is that six faces means six chances to tell a story. Here are some ideas:

The Family Cube — one face for each family member. Mum, Dad, the kids, the grandparents, and the dog. Everyone gets a face, and assembling each one becomes a mini challenge.

The Holiday Cube — six highlights from a trip. The beach, the restaurant, the sunset, the terrible selfie, the landmark, and the group photo. A pocket-sized holiday album you can fidget with.

The Milestone Cube — six moments from a year. A birthday, a graduation, a wedding, a new job, a new home, and a holiday. Captures a chapter of someone's life on six faces.

The Pet Cube — six photos of the same pet in different poses. Cat people and dog people are equally obsessed with this one.

The Couple Cube — six photos together. First date to latest adventure. An anniversary gift that sits on a bedside table and gets picked up absent-mindedly for years.

The Baby Cube — six photos from a baby's first year. Newborn to first steps. A gift for new parents or grandparents that doubles as a developmental toy once the child is old enough to grip it.

Corporate Logo Cube — £18.00

Corporate Logo Cube

The same 57mm cube, but designed for businesses. Upload your company logo, product images, team photos, or marketing graphics across the six faces. The result is a branded promotional item that people actually keep on their desks — unlike pens, lanyards, and USB sticks that end up in a drawer.

The cube creates what marketers call "dwell time" — people pick it up, twist it, and interact with your brand repeatedly without thinking about it. At trade shows and conferences, it is the kind of giveaway that gets taken home rather than binned.

Works well for:

• Trade show giveaways and exhibition stands
• Employee welcome packs and team gifts
• Client appreciation gifts
• Product launch events
• Company milestone celebrations

Why It Goes Viral

The photo cube hits a specific combination that makes people share it:

It is unexpected. Nobody expects a Rubik's cube with their face on it. The surprise factor is genuine and immediate.

It is interactive. Unlike a photo frame, you pick it up, twist it, and play with it. The tactile element keeps people engaged.

It is photogenic. A cube with six personal photos photographs well. People hold it up, show the different faces, and post it. It looks good on camera in a way that most gifts do not.

It sits on desks. Small enough to live permanently on a desk, coffee table, or shelf. Visible enough that visitors notice it and pick it up. Every time someone new sees it, the conversation starts again.

Photo Tips

Use six distinct images. Avoid six variations of the same pose — the faces become too similar when scrambled and it is harder to solve. Different locations, people, or compositions make each face identifiable.

Bright, clear photos work best. The 57mm face means each of the nine squares is small. High-contrast images with clear subjects translate better than dark or busy photos.

Consider the crop. Each face is square. Check how your photos look when cropped to a 1:1 ratio before uploading.

Portrait photos with faces work brilliantly. A clear face gives each square recognisable detail, making the puzzle both solvable and personal.

Delivery and Returns

Photo cubes are produced within 1-2 business days and shipped via standard delivery in 3-5 business days from dispatch. Standard delivery is £4.95, or free on orders over £75.

As all products are personalised and made to order, we are unable to offer refunds or returns. If your cube arrives damaged or defective, contact us with photos and we will replace it or issue a full refund.

The £18 Gift That Steals the Show

There is a specific category of gift that costs less than £20 but gets a reaction worth ten times that. The Custom Photo Cube sits firmly in that category. It is fun, personal, interactive, and small enough to keep on a desk forever. Order one and watch it become the most picked-up object in the room.