AIA Kansas City: The American Institute of Architects

Event Details:

KC Design Week | Jeremy “MAD” Madl: Toy Designer and Illustrator

Learn how to propel your brand with internationally famous designer and toy maker, Jeremy “MAD” Madl.

For almost a decade, he has worked nonstop on his own licensed artwork and toys, elevating “MAD Toy Design” to worldwide status. His first vinyl production figure, the MAD*L, is still one of the hottest brands on the global collector market, with sell-outs of each new release. His client base includes the NFL, Bruce Lee’s estate and Kidrobot, to name a few. This summer he launched his new SWATCH watch and toy figure with an international tour, capped off by the Times Square SWATCH store exterior wrapped in his design.

Who better to offer insights on how to build a brand, expand on a design, develop valuable relationships, and increase your exposure than Jeremy “MAD” Madl? Come and learn from the master, as he discusses his creative process, project collaborations with some of today’s hottest and biggest brands, and the experience of running a worldwide business from right here in Kansas City.

A graduate of LA’s Otis College of Art and Design, Jeremy Madl has been professionally illustrating and designing toys for over 13 years. Over his career he has worked with clients such as, YUM Brands, Pepsi, Scion, Upper Deck, Mattel, Spin Master Toys, and Cartoon Network.

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Event Registration:

  • Date:
  • March 2, 2012 (12:00pm - 1:30pm)
  • Location:
  • Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
    4420 Warwick Blvd
    Kansas City, MO, 64111

  • Fee:
  • Free

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  • May 22: AIA Kansas City Awards Celebration

  • May 23: BEC: Presentation by Schuco-USA

  • May 24: 7th Annual Beer & Learn: Membranes for Ceramic and Stone Tile

  • Jun 2: Film Screening and Discussion | Grand Paris—The President & the Architect

  • Jun 5: ARE Study Session | Programming Planning and Practice

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  • Sep 8: Save the Date | The Kansas City Chalk and Walk Festival

  • Jun 27: Fundamentals of the ICC 2012 International Energy Conservation Code

  • Jun 14: The Role of Design in Lean

  • Jun 14: SMPS | June Luncheon - KC Transit Update