Toy Design, Character Design, and Illustration
Personal projects and work from inside the toy industry.
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Softgoods Designer, Apparel Designer, Industrial Designer
Topher Wong
Vancouver, Canada
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About
Passionate about creating products to enhance the experience of sport and exercise. Also a huge bag nerd.
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Education
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Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Technical Apparel Design | Technical Apparel DesignKwantlen University2014 - 2015• Explored ergonomics, anthropometry, psychology, thermal physiology, kinesiology, and safety in relation to apparel • Studied textile properties in relation to function, performance, and sustainability • Created business case based on evaluation of current markets, economic forecasts, and user profiles • Designed, prototyped, and tested outerwear for long-distance running
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Unclassified | Soft Goods DesignEmily Carr University of Art and Design2010 - 2010• Studied technical fabric selection, soft goods prototyping, ergonomics, pattern-making, and soft goods production • Designed, prototyped, and tested a hydration pack for mountain biking
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Bachelor of Industrial Design | Industrial DesignCarleton University2001 - 2006• Studied colour theory, creative problem solving, design process, ergonomics, marketing, manufacturing techniques, and sustainability issues
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Experience
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Colour Designer IIArc'teryxNov 2015 - Present (6 years 6 months)
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Toy DesignerFreelanceVancouver, BC2009 - Present (13 years)Designing textile patterns, plush creatures, injection-moulded toys, and product logos. Preparing technical specification packages and colour specification packages for manufacturers in China.
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InternToronto, ON2012 - 2012Partnered with Director of Design to design and prototype bike bags and backpacks. Prepared fabric and trims for production line and sewed subassemblies for backpacks. Sewed accessories for retail including wallets and cellphone pouches.
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Industrial DesignerMontreal, Canada2006 - 2009 (3 years)Operated in teams of designers, engineers, and brand managers to develop toy and board game concepts. 3D modeled toys for rapid prototyping and production, created technical specification packages and colour specification packages, and directed communications with modelers in China.
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@topherwong, member since 2006
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