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About

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Joseph Gonzalez

Visual Artist & Toy designer

 

Fashion Institute of TechnologyNew York, NY

(AAS) Fine Arts, 2014

(BFA) Toy Design, 2016

The City College of New YorkNew York, NY

(MA) Art Education, 2020 - Present

  

     Joseph Gonzalez is a designer and artist, believing in the philosophy "no matter who you are or where you come from you can always play". This philosophy inspires him to create different kinds of toys and games, giving kids and adults alike access to play.

     Joseph was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. At an early age, he grew an interest in making toys and other forms of art. Joseph was able to do this by using different materials he was able to get his hands on. Joseph attended the Fashion Institute of Technology where he has an (AAS) associate’s degree in fine arts and a (BFA) bachelor’s degree in toy design. In always showing a passion for building and figuring out how things work; Joseph has a particular interest in drawing, painting, 3d printing, designing papercrafts, building toys, and creating other forms of art in his spare time.

     Currently, Joseph is attending The City College of New York where he is receiving his (MA) master's degree in Art Education, so he can pursue teaching others the very thing he loves doing; practicing the fine arts and toy design.
While attending university, Joseph continues to pursue his dream and passion as a full-time toy designer, where he is changing the world one toy at a time.

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