Daniel Kim

I’m an industrial designer and inventor who thrives on collaboration—partnering with designers, inventors, and firms to create innovative, never-before-seen products. With a background as both an entrepreneur and designer, I bring a well-rounded perspective that goes beyond aesthetics to include marketing strategy, sales considerations, and real-world manufacturing constraints.

I’ve been fortunate to have several of my designs and inventions recognized with Toy of the Year nominations from the Toy Industry Association, including Rocky the Robot Truck, Chuggington Diecast Railway, and Dino Construction Company. These experiences have shaped my approach to design: creative, thoughtful, and always grounded in market viability.

My specialty is toy design and manufacturing, but I also can design and invent for all markets. I’ve recently also added event/exhibit/retail design to my repertoire. I support clients from early concept development through engineering, detailed drawings, spec sheets, 3D CAD, and rapid prototyping—while helping them hit margin targets and maximize design impact without sacrificing the bottom line. I’ve also helped brands successfully expand into new categories, such as guiding Educational Insights from the educational space into the broader toy market.

With over 20 years of professional experience, I value long-term client relationships and take pride in my reputation for reliability, transparency, and strong execution. I especially enjoy working with smaller companies and growing brands that are eager to elevate their market presence through cutting-edge design.

If you’re looking to push your product or brand to the next level through thoughtful, well-executed design and development, I’d love to connect.