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Short answer
It makes sense when there are sizes, different tastes, or people in several locations. At Lemon Creativo in Santo Domingo, it works with a menu of 2 to 4 options at the same price (RD$1,267 to RD$1,534 before ITBIS tax, as of October 2026) or with points-for-rewards redemption, free with your account. The selection must close before artwork approval.
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Request quoteWhen does it make sense to let each person choose?
When one gift doesn't work equally well for everyone. That happens in five situations:
- There are sizes or colors. A polo shirt, hoodie, or cap that doesn't fit doesn't get worn. Here, choice isn't a luxury: it is the minimum.
- Tastes vary widely. Some people drink and some don't; some live on coffee and some never touch it. Two or three options avoid gifts nobody uses.
- The team is spread out. With people at several sites or working from home, each one gets their own package with their name, so it doesn't matter if they differ.
- It is recognition for merit or points. Letting people pick their reward is part of the recognition.
- The budget per person is fixed. With a clear cap, choice doesn't throw off the numbers.
When is one gift for everyone the better call?
When the moment matters more than the item. For example:
- An event with a fixed date, where everything is handed out on site and there is no time to collect answers.
- An institutional ceremony or company anniversary, where receiving the same thing is part of the symbol.
- Low-cost promotional items for many people: letting people choose a pen costs more coordination than the pen.
- When nobody at your company can collect the answers in time.
In those cases, one gift with each person's name works better. How it is done is in custom gifts for companies: with a logo, a name, or both.
What ways of offering choice are there?
Four, from simplest to most complete:
| Method | How it works | When it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Same gift, each person picks size or color | Everyone gets the same item; each person states their size or color in writing | Uniforms, polo shirts, caps, hoodies |
| Closed menu of 2 to 4 options | Options at the same price; each person picks one before a deadline | Christmas, anniversaries, Workers' Day (May 1), client gifts |
| Points-for-rewards redemption | Each person earns points and redeems them for catalog rewards or gift cards; Lemon produces and delivers the reward | Recognition programs that run all year |
| Requests with approval | Employees request a product or benefit from their portal, and HR approves from a single inbox | Recurring benefits with budget control |
The last two run on the Lemon account, which is free: company and employee wallets, redemption rules, balances and caps per company, and tracking for every delivery. You pay only for rewards that are redeemed and delivered. We explain it in points redemption for employee rewards and gift cards and on the benefits platform for companies.
How many options, and how do you build them?
Two to four, at the same price level. With more, people take longer to decide and answers come in late. And if one option costs twice as much as another, it is no longer a choice: it is unequal treatment.
An example with Lemon Creativo catalog items, all between RD$1,267 and RD$1,534 (reference price before ITBIS tax, as of October 2026):
| Option | For whom | Price from | Lead time from artwork approval |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engraved mini moka pot, 3 cups | People who start the day with coffee | RD$1,267 | 5 to 7 days |
| Custom insulated cooler | People who head out on weekends | RD$1,267 | 2 to 4 days |
| Dominoes set with your logo | People who play at home or with friends | RD$1,534 | 5 to 7 days |
| Engraved 380 ml bamboo tumbler | People who want something for their desk | RD$1,432 | 2 to 4 days |
All four can be laser engraved, so each can carry your logo and the name of the person who chose it. In a menu, the slowest option sets the schedule: here, 5 to 7 days. For more ideas by occasion, see what to give your employees by occasion and budget.
How far ahead should the selection close?
Before artwork approval, because production time starts there. Work backward from the delivery date:
| Type of gift | Production from artwork approval | Close the selection |
|---|---|---|
| Item with simple branding (tumbler, cooler, ready-made box) | 2 to 4 days | At least one week before delivery |
| Mini moka pot, dominoes, polo shirts, and T-shirts | 5 to 7 days | At least two weeks before |
| New multi-piece kit, special packaging, or per-person delivery | 10 to 18 business days | One month before |
Two rules that save trouble: set a clear deadline, and choose a default option for anyone who doesn't reply. That way nobody goes without a gift and production doesn't wait on an answer.
How we handle it at Lemon
With a per-person list. That is what keeps a choice from ending in mixed-up boxes.
- We define the options with you and the budget per person, and within 24 to 48 hours you get a quote with a mockup of each option and an itemized price.
- You collect the choices in a list with name, option, size if needed, and site or address. If you use points redemption, the choice is recorded on the platform.
- You approve the artwork for each option once: the logo is the same on all of them.
- We produce and check piece by piece against the list: option, size, and name.
- We pack per person, with their name, and deliver to one location, per site, or to each home.
For a small team it is easier than it sounds: our median order is 15 units. In orders with sizes we often see the same mistake, guessing "a few mediums and a few larges"; a garment that doesn't fit doesn't get worn. With each person's size in writing, that doesn't happen. If your team works in several cities or from home, also read how to send kits to employees in other cities in the DR.
If gifts repeat through the year (birthdays, anniversaries, new hires), choice can be combined with a calendar: read who handles employee birthday and anniversary gifts all year and see the annual gift plan. For the remaining decisions, go back to the corporate gifts guide for the Dominican Republic.
Request your quote with the number of people, the budget, and the date: we reply within 24 to 48 hours with the menu options, a mockup, and an itemized price.
Frequently asked questions
Does letting people choose make the order more complicated?
It adds one step: collecting the answers. With 2 to 4 options, a clear deadline, and a default option for anyone who doesn't reply, it stays simple. We produce and pack against your list.
Does points-for-rewards redemption cost anything?
No. The wallet and redemption are a free part of the Lemon account. You pay only for the rewards that are redeemed and delivered.
Can clients choose too, not just employees?
Yes, with a short menu sent by whoever manages the relationship. With clients, two options at the same level are usually enough, for example one with alcohol and one without.
Can each person get their gift at home?
Yes. We pack per person, with their name, and deliver to one location, per site, or to each address, anywhere in the country.
Director of Lemon Creativo, a Dominican company that handles corporate gifts, business kits, and promotional products end to end: selection, branding, packaging, and delivery across the country.
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