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What signature techniques does Shola Ajibade use to design detailed toy accessories?

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From Shola Ajibade

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Hi, I’m Shola Ajibade from Mission To Inspire.

For detailed toy accessories, the process usually focuses on three core techniques:

  1. Starting with tiny silhouette sketches to lock in a clear, toy-like shape before any details
  2. Layering details in pencil first (stitch lines, charms, textures) so they read clearly at a small scale
  3. Using nostalgic references (like Shopkins, Hello Kitty, Zhuzhu Pets) to add familiar patterns, faces, and motifs that instantly feel “collectible.”

Would you like a step‑by‑step guide you can follow for your own accessory designs?

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