Forest Friends

Lakeshore Learning Materials

My Contributions

Concept Design: 3D pre-visualization
3D Design: Character sculpts. Tree sculpt. Engineering-ready, safety tested CAD models.
Tools: ZBrush, FreeForm Plus, Wrap, Adobe Suite
Description: I was the 3D designer on this toddler play set. I sculpted the cartoony tree and pill shaped, squeezable animals to help children develop their fine motor skills. The animals pop into the soft rubber tree with a precise fit. I enjoyed translating the adorable concept sketches into the soft, roto-molded tree and forest friend creatures.
This successful product is still being sold today, a dozen years after it was first produced.