✸ a day in my life as a toy designer & sculptor 🧸

[@bluebearyco8683]

this is so cool! Idk why I never thought about toy designer as a job before but it looks so fun ❤

[@ValerieWaiStudios]

thank you Taylor!🥹❤️ it really is a lot of fun (and hard work 😂) but right!? I think it’s not a lot of people’s first thought when they think design! ☺️

[@mushroomlena]

It’s so incredible to hear that you changed jobs from a researcher to toy designer!! I don’t hear a lot of people moving from a STEM career into a creative one. Changing to a drastically different career is so nerve wracking. Your story is so inspiring! Thanks for talking a little about the design process. It’s really cool to get a glimpse. I only recently came across Makeship when Project Zomboid came out with a Spiffo Plush.

[@ValerieWaiStudios]

Hi Lena!! ❤❤ I just saw your comment 🥹 thank you so much for your encouraging words 💛 that's sooo cool that you know of Makeship! my colleague worked on spiffo I loveeee it HAHA

[@HYZE0809]

why are you so healing to watch 🥺

[@ValerieWaiStudios]

🥹 that is the biggest compliment evar thank you dusty 💛

[@MeikouS]

can't wait for the next one! your couch area is so cozy 🥰 love your mouse and keyboard set up too

[@ValerieWaiStudios]

Thank you Ming! ☺️ I might get a new keyboard/mouse actually thinking about the logitech colour pop in purple/green 🤭

[@babiixallyxo]

yeeeees gooo val!!! SO MUCH BOOOOTYYY 🥰

[@ValerieWaiStudios]

YAAAAA thank you BOOTYfull 😘😘

[@Tiffany-uu2hq]

So much booties! I am so proud of you and also realizing how we all have different ways of living lives. I appreciate how dedicated you are to your art! And also realize how I love spending time with friends and wouldn’t be able to work on my art everyday after work like you do. It helps me to see the difference! That being said, I’m happy to see you finding what works for you. At the end of the day, that’s what we all need.

[@ValerieWaiStudios]

Aww Tiffany! Sorry for seeing your comment so late, but i appreciate you sharing your perspective so much 💛 Lately I've been spending more time with my family and friends as well to get myself refreshed to get back into art 🥰 my routine changes and flows and like you said, whatever works for you is the right way to go!

[@alicecador6792]

Yeah it is up!! I watched it while taking my breakfast and it gave me a lot of energy for the day 💛 I love your dog sleepy eyes and the way she is not moving when you try to make the bed 🤣🤣

[@ValerieWaiStudios]

Hi Alice!! 💛 aww thank you and I’m happy to keep your company in the morning! Moe is very sleepy in the morning but when it’s play time she goes crazy 😂

[@kevinwu3374]

Finallyyyyyy! This was such a well done vlog :)

[@ValerieWaiStudios]

Thank you so much!! 💛😁

[@Nipponhero_KN]

I can't wait to see more; i loved this so much ^-^ ❤️ Really awesome to see your creative mind at work!!!

[@ValerieWaiStudios]

Aww thank you so much Kaz🥹💛! More to come for sure 🥰

[@mariaramburu7328]

Thanks for sharing!! I already love Strawbootea! Love how light is your vlog! Its real and from now on I am gonna do the TO DO LIST during my breakfast. I think you area amazing because you were brave enough to leave your career and follow your dreams as a designer. I like your designs; the details and cuteness are unique. Once again thanks for sharing your daily life!

[@ValerieWaiStudios]

Thank you so much for such a sweet comment Mari, so glad you enjoyed this 🥺❤ I hope the to-do list routine helps! It really helped centered me for the day :D

[@byeape]

So much booties 🥾😂 as always, I love seeing your process Val!

[@ValerieWaiStudios]

YESS booties! 😆💛 Thank you so much for watching ape 💛

[@PolishedPrettyThings]

So much booties hehe. Loved this and looking forward to more vlogs!

[@ValerieWaiStudios]

Hehehe thank you so much Cara 🥰! See you innthe next one 🫶

[@janejingyuzhang241]

It’s always really enjoyable to watch your videos ❤️ thank you for sharing what your day is like🌸

[@ValerieWaiStudios]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this Jane thank you so much 💛☺!

[@audream9303]

Was so cool hearing you talk more about the specifics of your work!! Your vlogs are so comforting to watch 💕 can't wait to buy Strawbootea once she launches!! So much bootiesssss

[@ValerieWaiStudios]

Thank you so much for watching audreyy 🥺! omg I'd be floored to see you hold strawbootea 😩❤

[@emilyduong3765]

This is so pleasing to watch.☺️

[@ValerieWaiStudios]

Aww thank you Emily! 🥰 i'm so happy you enjoyed it!

[@Lvcy_]

So much booties 😂 loved the vlog! such cozy vibes~ glad that you're doing well, Val :)

[@ValerieWaiStudios]

HEHE thank you so much Lucy 🥹💛 cozy vibes is all i wanna bring 🤭 hope you are doing well too ❤❤

[@starrykev]

genuinely appreciate how realistic and informative this vlog is!

[@ValerieWaiStudios]

That means a lot thank you so much for watching 🥹 !

[@itsdaksha]

More videos like this please! You're super talented 🌺🌼

[@ValerieWaiStudios]

Aw thank you Daksha! Definitely will be making more videos like this 🥰 !

[@itsdaksha]

@@ValerieWaiStudios you're welcome!! Also I'm so curious to know that how did you possibly think of becoming a toy designer? Seems like something i could do too! Would love if you show us your journey 🥺

[@ValerieWaiStudios]

@@itsdaksha I can definitely make a whole separate video on this :') I actually did make a video before documenting my journey but I felt like i was talking in circles and not being helpful so i privated it LOL but essentially I just put together thoughts of exactly what type of design I enjoyed (i.e. I enjoyed designing physical products/consumer goods as opposed to animation/film), lifestyle/nature of a job suitable for me, did some research and found toy design was the perfect fit for me!

[@MylaTV]

I am looking forward to more videos! 💕

[@ValerieWaiStudios]

Thank you sol much myla 🥹❤️

[@amvinmacapugay1282]

Im so proud of u

[@ValerieWaiStudios]

Thank you so much Amvin 🥹💛

[@inhuman_human6790]

I love Strawbootie lol. Really cute character

[@ValerieWaiStudios]

Thank you so much 🥹❤️

[@danielsandoval8591]

So much booteas! 🍓☕️🫖 So glad I found your videos 😊

[@ValerieWaiStudios]

much bootea! thank you daniel happy you're here! 🥰

[@CherryMakie]

So much booties

[@ruwgirl]

So much booties 😍 You're so cute and funny Val...loved the vlog 💞 Your creations are such a joy ...got me smiling like an idiot at my phone hehe. If my husband was here he'd say, hey who got you smiling like that? haha. Pls don't shame yourself for ordering takeout. There is nothing wrong with convenience and more especially if you don't like cooking 👍

[@ValerieWaiStudios]

Hi Ru!! 😍 omg thank youu you’re so SWEET! LOL i will gladly take that comment from you hubby 😂 And thank you for understanding my takeout habits 🥹 it’s really really comforting 💛

[@xuanngannee6446]

I wanna be a toy designer, could u tell me what kind of major i have to learn? Please!

[@soleil7259]

Sometimes people look at me a little weird, when i tell them i studied Game Art & 3D Animation and immediately left to become a small business owner for handmade art like clay sculptures.

[@clintontsoi1097]

Do you hold kid's workshop or lessons? My daughter love making figures!

[@pandaluvr222]

I just subscribed to ur patreon I can’t wait to receive your mail goodies hehehe ✨ Also I appreciate that you make your prices affordable (imo) bc $10 for 3 things is such a good deal 🥹💌

[@ValerieWaiStudios]

Haiii caifen!! Thank you soo so much for joining my Patreon 🥹 I'm sure the goodies this month won't disappoint! And I'm so happy you find it affordable, that's one of my priorities! Thank you for making my week ❤❤

[@Thatstinger]

So much booteassssssss

[@mrsl3381]

is life hard with the income? asking cause i wanna do the job

[@albernazard]

So much booteas!!

[@shampoo.bottles]

so much booties hehe

[@jevemmanuel5489]

So much booties

[@Hjjjjj254]

Those dont look like fun toys that kids enjoy, more like decorations

[@mingfei1622]

So much booties? 🤔