Designing Unique Collectible Experiences: Exploring Designer Toy Strategies to Promote Local Artistry Through Funko Pop Figurines

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dc.contributor.advisorWong, Wendy
dc.contributor.authorRichmond, Ashley Rianne
dc.date.accessioned2024-07-18T21:20:20Z
dc.date.available2024-07-18T21:20:20Z
dc.date.copyright2024-04-11
dc.date.issued2024-07-18
dc.date.updated2024-07-18T21:20:17Z
dc.degree.disciplineDesign
dc.degree.levelMaster's
dc.degree.nameMDes - Master of Design
dc.description.abstractIn the realm of collectibles, designer toys have emerged as a unique and immersive medium for promoting local artistry and engaging collectors in meaningful experiences. This thesis delves into the intricate world of designer toys, particularly focusing on Funko Pop figurines, to explore strategies that enhance the promotion of local artistry. By utilizing an autoethnographic lens to gather insights, I was able to create a series of figures that promote three Canadian cities and my own art style. Through this design exploration, customization, textural, and interactive elements were explored to generate a unique and personalized experience for a collector. This research contributes to the broader discourse on the creative process of Funko Pops and designer toy production, emphasizing their capacity to push boundaries and foster connections between artists, collectors, and local communities.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10315/42145
dc.languageen
dc.rightsAuthor owns copyright, except where explicitly noted. Please contact the author directly with licensing requests.
dc.subjectDesign
dc.subjectAesthetics
dc.subject.keywordsDesign
dc.subject.keywordsAesthetics
dc.subject.keywordsKawaii
dc.subject.keywordsDesigner toys
dc.subject.keywordsFunko Pops
dc.subject.keywordsFandom
dc.subject.keywordsFan art
dc.subject.keywordsPop culture
dc.subject.keywordsLocal artists
dc.subject.keywordsCanadian culture
dc.subject.keywordsCollectors
dc.subject.keywordsUnique collecting experience
dc.subject.keywordsAutoethnography
dc.titleDesigning Unique Collectible Experiences: Exploring Designer Toy Strategies to Promote Local Artistry Through Funko Pop Figurines
dc.typeElectronic Thesis or Dissertation

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