Exploring This Job
Visit the Web sites of professional associations such as The Toy Association to learn more about the trends and news in the toy and game industry. Check the events section to see if there are future events that may be worth attending. Working as an intern in a design form that creates toys and games or in the design department of a toy and game manufacturing is a good way to learn what's involved in the design process. Attend trade shows such as the Toy Fair and Play Fair, held in New York City each year, to see what types of toys and games companies are designing and meet the inventors and designers.
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