Joseph Gonzalez
Designer. Artist. Innovator.

Joseph Gonzalez

Visual Artist & Toy designer

 

Fashion Institute of Technology - New York, NY

(AAS) Fine Arts, 2014

(BFA) Toy Design, 2016

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The City College of New York - New York, NY

(MA) Art Education, 2020 - Present

  

     Joseph Gonzalez, a designer and artist, is driven by a powerful belief: 'No matter who you are or where you come from, you can always play.' This philosophy is the cornerstone of his work, inspiring him to create diverse toys and games accessible to all, regardless of age or background.
     Joseph was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He grew interested in making toys and other art forms at an early age. 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 with an (AAS) associate's degree in fine arts and a (BFA) bachelor's degree in toy design. He constantly shows a passion for building and figuring out how things work. Joseph is particularly interested in drawing, painting, 3D printing, designing papercrafts, building toys, and creating other art forms in his spare time.

     Joseph also graduated from The City College of New York, receiving his (MA) master's degree in Art Education to teach others what he loves: practicing the fine arts and toy design. Joseph continues to pursue his dream and passion as a full-time toy designer, changing the world one toy at a time.