Role: Vice President of Art Direction | Co-Creator | Visual Strategist Overview: Legends of Cthulhu was a flagship product line developed by WARPO, blending Lovecraftian mythos with a deep love for retro toy design. As VP of Art Direction, I supported the creative vision for the brand, overseeing character design, sculpt direction, accessories, and visual storytelling from concept to shelf. Method Manufacturing: The line was created using our proprietary approach called Method Manufacturing, a philosophy that recreates the entire production pipeline as it would have existed in a specific historical era. For Legends of Cthulhu, that meant developing the figures, packaging, and promotional materials using processes, color palettes, sculpting styles, and storytelling tropes authentic to late 1970s to early 1980s toy lines, particularly those made famous by Kenner.

This vintage-style Krampus cereal box was created as part of a larger multimedia campaign for the Warpo Krampus Kickstarter. As an illustrator and concept artist on the project, I helped bring the twisted charm of Krampus into a fully immersive, retro-inspired product experience.

This is the package and poster art that Warpo created with the amazing Ken Kelly. It was a thrill to get to work with Ken on this iconic image from the Legend of Cthulhu toy line. Below are some of the other fun items we came up with for the Kickstarter.

From the beginning, we at the WARPO design department created something unique but also rooted in nostalgia. "Don't Cuddle the Krampus", I believe we accomplish this goal. The commercial was a blast to work on! I had to be the kid in the closet since our actor was too afraid to be in there with Krampus by himself​. ​ I worked on the script, storyboards, and direction of the commercial.

It's Lunchtime​! I made these fun placemats to pay homage to my grade school days of hot lunch. Can I have seconds?

Role: Concept Creator, Visual Designer, Story Developer Overview: Monster Hunter was a portfolio concept developed to blend nostalgic monster mythology with playful, collectible packaging. Designed as both a candy and toy line, the project centered around the idea of “capturing” classic monsters in a way that kids could see, taste, and collect.

With every new hobby or project, I always try to get a Field Notebook to support and document it. Recently, I was looking to get a Field Notebook to support my new obsession for Tiki drinks and culture. I was looking on your site for an alphabet index on the side of a notebook like vintage encyclopedias used to have. My goal to keep my Tiki drink recipes in order. This brings me to my humble suggestion that you create a Field Notebook celebrating the uniquely Kitch American invention that is Tiki Culture. Started in the 1930s when Ernest Gantt (better known as Donn Beach) who invented the craft and Trader Vic who elevated it to the next level. Below are some possible approaches that you have of course have used before. Cover: waterproof/tearproof Yupo Synthetic Waterproof cover. To protect from those overpours of Barbados rums and fruit juices. Innards: waterproof/tearproof Yupo Synthetic. Alphabetic (A-Z) dividers are bound book-style so it is easy to open to the desired drink recipes. Adding in some signature Tiki Drinks to get the owner started. The Zombie, Navy Grog, and the Mai Tai would be perfect. Possible partnership with two amazing Chicago Tiki Bars: Three Dots and a Dash (www.threedotschicago.com) and Lost Lake (www.lostlakechicago.com). Both amazing bars that are keeping Tiki culture alive and well. Possible Field Notebook Tiki swizzle, would be awesome! Again, I humbly suggest the idea to you. To do with, what you see fit. Either way, thanks for making such a superior product that has fueled so many of my passions and projects. With Regards, Tommy Baldwin

In space, nobody can hear you use your pen tool. I have always loved the Alien movies, especially the environments. Here is my version of the iconic airlock from the epic Sci-Fi Horror flick.

Nothing like a heaping helping of noodles and madness! This was a project that I completed in my teaching days. The project was to create and satirical consumer item. I often did the project with my students to show them the process of how I create a design.