From 2019 - 2023, I was the co-founder of Vanser Toys LLC with my best friend, fueled by our shared passion for art and the collectible community. This journey has been incredibly rewarding, allowing me to collaborate with talented artists while expanding my skills in character design, branding, product development, and e-commerce.
From sourcing manufacturers to establishing distribution channels, as well as managing public relations and digital marketing, this experience has been an invaluable learning opportunity.
ramsey is our lil' bighorn sheep from Las Vegas, NV. All our ramsey figures are custom 3d modeled, 3d printed and hand-painted in-house.
Our goal with ramsey is to be a companion…a daily reminder of what matter most in life, leading with love. ramsey is a symbol to be kind, say nice things and approach life in a way that would make you a better version of yourself.
CONCEPT DESIGN
Here are some early concept sketches I created to explore my vision for ramsey’s design. I’m a big fan of curved lines and smooth surfaces, and I wanted to ensure Ramsey embodies those characteristics while incorporating a heart shape.
FINAL MODEL TURNAROUND SHEET
After countless hours, I eventually created the final turnaround sheet as a reference for myself to develop the 3d model of ramsey.
3D MODEL
With the finalized turnaround sheet in hand, I begin to sculpt the 3d model in zBrush to produce a file that we can 3d print.
ramsey FIGURE
After months of collaboration/production with our factory, we finally receive our 5" vinyl figure toy. These are some shots of the Founder's Edition of Ramble that's available on our shop at vansertoys.com
SOCIAL POSTS
I wanted our social posts to be more than just promoting our products. We focused on behind-the-scenes content and tailoring some of our social posts to advocate designer toys and to educate those that don't know about this industry.
