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Tips for becoming a Toy Designer 2017-01-19 03:40:26 Post No. 6135980
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What sort of learning, skills, and resources should I acquire if I want to become a Toy Designer? I'm aware it falls under the umbrella of Industrial Design as far as majors are concerned, but how should I go about preparing for a job in designing toys?
Personally I'm most interested in the process behind action figures but I'm curious to hear about the whole industry. Share your thoughts or experiences.
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>>6135980
For starters you should probably learn 3D modeling. I know a lot of professionals use Rhino3D but there are a few more.
Drawing concepts of your ideas and building a portfolio of prototypes and sketches will give you something to show at interviews.
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>>6135980
Be rich because there's a 99% probability you'll never find a job.
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>>6136239
/thread just get good at making things and do a kickstarter like everyone else
or make it glyos compatible and ride the coattails like everyone else
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>>6136032
Solidworks is great too.
Otherwise look into schools like FIT that offer toy design as a major. Toy design is typically an advanced branch of industrial design, on the product design side (vs transportation design). FIT treats it as an advanced Graphic Design.
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probably try and make your own toys with a 3D printer or other DIY production methods, then try and go to kickstarter
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Dispel the diecast meme from your mind.
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