How did you start out in design?I began my career at age 21 working for Fox Animation helping create special effects for feature films. During my 5 years working in animation I became complacent and didn't work on personal art much. When the studio closed I was reinvigorated and began feverishly drawing again. I did a lot of freelance work from magazine illustrations, storyboarding commercials, and character design for animation. In 2007 I began producing toys based on my own designs and it's what I am truly passionate about.

What is a typical day at the Gary Ham office?I work a full-time day job as an illustrator for an educational company. When my work day ends I rush home to spend time with my wife and 2 boys. After we get the boys tucked in I often venture into the home office and spend a couple hours drawing or painting up a new toy design. Then its off to bed and repeat.