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Lapidus
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Paul Lapidus
Founder and President of NewFuntiers™.
With a degree in Industrial Design and Mechanical Engineering
from the University of Bridgeport, Paul's professional
background spans more than 35 years experience creating,
designing and developing innovative consumer products within a
variety of industries.
Prior to forming NewFuntiers in 1978, Paul held the
position of Director of Design & Development at Playskool Inc.,
the preschool toy division of HASBRO, INC. Paul has also headed
the Design & Development Departments of several other major
consumer products companies in the Houswares, Home Decor, and
OEM Product/Packaging Industries.
As a past member of the Toy Industry Association (TIA),
previously known as Toy Manufacturers of America (TMA), the toy
industry's trade association, Paul worked closely with them to
promote the accomplishments and contributions of the
professional creative community, and their work with independent
and amateur inventors. As a result, the TIA board approved
Paul's proposal to fully support independent toy & game
inventors by providing them referrals and important industry
information.
A
long time member of the Industrial Design Society of America (IDSA),
Paul's advocacy of product innovation and design in the U.S.,
along with his strong background in the toy industry, resulted
in his being asked to speak on the topic of "Toy Design &
Invention" at the IDSA's National Conference in Minneapolis, MN. |
