I worked on a number of amazing projects while I was at Wham-O Toys. Most of my work was on the water category which included Slip-N-Slide, Outdoor Sprinklers, and Constant Air slides. The images below are a collection of the some of the highlights.
Wave Rider Slide with Patented Water Wall Bumper in action. Proudly still “inspiring” competitors to this day.
This series of Inflatable Sprinklers was a game changer for our presence at Target and Wal-Mart. Half the price and twice the fun as the previous lawn sprinklers. Also, my very first patent as lead designer at Wham-O.
The patented Water Wall bumper on Waver rider.
Concept sketches for Wave Rider and Aquarium Slide featuring Clear bumper and fun foam creatures inside
Splash Factory premium slide and the national TV commercial which followed.
Indoor/Outdoor Games
Along with my work on water play. I also worked hard on the Indoor/Outdoor Games category. Aimed at mass retailers like Target, Sam’s Club, and Wal-Mart, Innovation, excitement, and allegiance to a myriad of strict costing requirements defined the ideas that made it to market. In the images below you see a few highlights and their shelf placement.
Glowstreak Hockey strikers.
Pop-Bang Target game.
