FAQ

  • Who is Excalis?

    Excalis LLC is a Nashville-based design and innovation lab founded in 2024. We specialize in custom products, prototypes, statues, signage, and branded apparel, using cutting-edge tools like 3D printing, CAD modeling, and digital fabrication.

  • What does the name “Excalis” mean?

    Inspired by Excalibur, our name represents creativity, legacy, and purposeful design. Our motto, “Innovate. Create. Inspire.”, guides everything we build.

  • Are you a Black-owned business?

    Yes. Excalis is proudly Black-owned, committed to creating equitable access to design, technology, and innovation.

  • How can I contact Excalis?

    You can contact Excalis by email at info@excalis.co or by phone at 615-266-4169 for custom project questions, order support, partnerships, bulk orders, and general inquiries.

    For custom project requests, please include your idea, deadline, quantity, size, colors, and any reference images when reaching out.

Services & Offerings

  • What does Excalis specialize in?

    We provide a custom design suite of services, including:

    Custom Products & Commissions for individuals, brands, and companies

    Prototypes & Product Development for startups and creators

    Statues, Decor & Signage for cultural, organizational, and corporate needs

  • Do you design for brands and teams?

    Yes. We create branded merchandise, apparel, and product designs for companies, organizations, and teams, in addition to our own Excalis apparel drops.

  • Do you make LED signage?

    Yes. We have produced smart LED signage for businesses and events, blending creative design with functional branding solutions.

Customs & Design Fees

  • What qualifies as a custom project?

    Customs include one-of-a-kind designs like personalized statues, organizational signage, product prototypes, and branded pieces not in our standard product line.

  • Do all customs require a $250 design fee?

    No. The $250 design fee applies when we must model a design from scratch (e.g., a product prototype or unique statue). Smaller alterations—like resizing, nameplates, or color changes—usually don’t require the full fee.

  • What does the design fee include?

    It covers concept development, CAD modeling, renderings, and file preparation—ensuring your design is manufacturable and ready for production.

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Fabrication & Materials

  • Are designs limited to 3D-printed plastic?

    No. While we specialize in PLA+ and PETG 3D printing, our designs can also be fabricated via laser cutting, CNC machining, casting, and large-format production through our partner network.

  • Can I choose materials?

    Yes. We offer a wide range of finishes—matte, silk, metallic, eco-friendly filaments—and can coordinate builds in wood, metal, acrylic, and composites

  • Do you handle fabrication beyond printing?

    Yes. We collaborate with trusted third-party partners to scale your design into materials and formats beyond in-house 3D printing.

Process & Policies

  • How does the commission process work?

    Our process includes: inquiry → consultation → deposit → design/mockups → production → delivery with secure packaging and tracking.

  • How long do projects take?

    Most commissions finish in 1–3 weeks, depending on complexity. Larger builds may take longer, but timelines are always shared upfront.

  • Do you offer bulk or wholesale orders?

    Yes. We provide bulk and wholesale pricing for statues, signage, and branded products for cultural orgs, businesses, and teams.

Social Impact

  • What is the Excalibur Initiative?

    Launching in 2026, the Excalibur Initiative ensures that every purchase supports underserved communities through donations, design licensing, and profit-sharing for education and accessibility.

  • How does Excalis give back?

    We follow a 1:1 impact model—for every product purchased, a parallel donation or resource goes toward a community or organization in need.

  • Why is social impact important to Excalis?

    Innovation should uplift, not exclude. We reinvest profits and designs to ensure technology, creativity, and problem-solving tools are accessible to all.