Wanki (Kevin) Choi

Specialties: Industrial Design, Toy Design, Concept, Illustration, Graphic Design, 3D modeling, UV Mapping, 3D Animation, 3D photo-realistic rendering, CNC Prototype, Packaging Design, Packaging Prototype, Production Management, CSR Audits, QA, QC, Inspections, Tooling, & Manufacturing.

We can offer all the services needed from the initial idea, right through to the finished product on the shelf. Our clients use us because they need more innovation, better products, new ideas, and an agile team that is able to respond quickly to challenges. We have broader industry experience, more design capacity and we simply ensure that the job gets done right. At WKC Designs, we create designs that lead to business success!

Advanced Concepts Department, Thomas and Friends Dept., Roulette Dept.

Fuhu, Inc., creator of the nabi tablet, is a leading designer, seller and innovator of thoughtful consumer products and services for children. Fuhu is committed to creating children's solutions that are: (1) socially responsible, (2) made right, (3) make a difference in people's lives, (4) for parents by parents, and (5) dedicated to the intellectual development of children. Fuhu is headquartered in El Segundo, Calif., with other U.S. offices in Denver and San Jose. For more information, visit www.fuhu.com and www.nabitablet.com.

Developing Scoodie character controlled artwork Concept and 3D digital artwork for visual presentation and for prototype purposes. * Creating silicone molds for the character and casting with resin for the first few prototypes. * Designing graphic artwork for t-shirts and sweaters.

See below experience for details.

- Interactive Team, Designer * Prepared for 2012 Toy Fair - TechMates, XPV, EyeClops, Spynet, and Monsuno. * Managed projects for TechMates & XPV. Worked closely with Hong Kong and marketing. * Worked on Concept Sketches, Controlled Artwork, 3D Rhino models for rapid prototype, and photoshop renderings. * Responsible for all license approvals and revisions for TechMates Angry Birds/Rovio, LucasFilms, and Nickelodeon.

* Concept development, and taking them into 3D models (3D Rhino). * Supervising team meetings to bring out the best ideas and cost efficiency. * Responsible for all 3D models to be flattened and given accurate patterns for sewing production purposes. * Develop custom made inflatables for private companies 21Century, KidTopia, Usairbag, Paramount pictures, Coors Light, Yamaha, Salvation Amry, and Under Armour. * Modeling all existing products in 3D Rhino for turn table animation to enhance product browsing for consumers. (www.magicjump.com)

* License Approval for Pirates of the Caribbean, Alice in Wonderland, Tron Legacy, Cars 2. * Worked very closely with the following Companies: Disguise, Jakks Pacific, CDI, Spinmaster, Elope, Medicom, MindStyle, and Mattel. * Developed concepts and new innovative ideas for John Carter of Mars the Movie, Toy Story, and Marvel Super Hero Squad the TV show. * Prepared presentations for John Carter of Mars and presented my ideas to the marketing and management.

Tiger Electronics * Product development for I-Dog, Room-Tech Beings, and AMP Robot. * Concept sketching and modeling in 3D Rhino and taking them into rapid prototype. * Worked on Licensed products involving Marvel, Star Wars, and Transformers. * Prepared presentation boards and models on tight deadlines. * Designed graphics, built mock ups, and kitbashing. COMPUTER SKILLS: Adobe Photoshop, 3D Rhinoceros (V-ray and Autodesk T-Spline), Adobe Illustrator, Sketch Book Pro, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Key Note, 3D Max Studio, Adobe After E ects, Pattern Smith. DESIGN/HAND SKILLS: Sketching, Digital Sketching, Concept Development, Model Making, Sculpting, Painting, Rendering, Silicone Mold Making, Resin Casting, Prototype .