Concept Art of Joe MacCarthy

Industrial Designer and Concept Artist based in Oakland,Ca. Available for freelance.

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Oakland Mushmouth rides again! #conceptart #oakland #motorcycle #suzuki #sketching #sketchbook #mech #mecha #mushmouth #oakland #lakemerritt (at Oakland, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_smhJ1Ju2d/?igshid=1u8hloinyc07s

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F1Space Racer! Bam! #joemaccarthy #formula1 #spaceracer #speed #space #scifi #sketch #sketchbook #formula1 #idsa #id #doodle #conceptart #conceptartist (at Oakland, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwmsFRQHueE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1buzqkyj3mkrw

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Whoops-e-daisy! Turf eatin’ shebat skater. #joemaccarthy #sketch #batgirl #spill #skating #whoopsedaisy #sketchbook #illustration #characterdesign #fall (at Oakland, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwkJwyWn4Uu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qolcqlcl2s9g

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This is one of my first character paintings entitled “Oakland in June”. This was a popular piece when I used to do my street fair fairs in Oakland. #joemaccarthy #canvasart #characterdesign #digitalpainting #conceptart #character #scifi #mech #bot #robot #fembot #sketch #sketchbook #cheezypose #oaklandart (at Oakland, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv7IyEWnaMc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bcqndb0vs0f3

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I saw my 1st Leappad design on the shelves at Target. It is always a treat to see your work out in the wild! #joemaccarthy #leapfrog #industrialdesign #id #idsa #electronics #learning @leapfrogofficial #productdesign #cad #learningtoys #consumerelectronics #kidtesting #toys #toydesign #designertoy (at Oakland, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv4cqt0HUDu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13hcqxeerrgp7

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An old set of space bladin’ boots! #joemaccarthy #sketch #sketchbook #mech #mecha #doodle #robot #scifi #boots #botboots #comic (at Oakland, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvzrrVLH4HI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=y0m0p24762dg

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Sketchwars entry. Futuristic ambulance theme. I went for a roboracer inspired, single passenger Scottish ambulance. #joemaccarthy #sketch #sketchwars #doodle #vehicle #ambulance #scottish #sketchbook #roboracer #mech #mecha #racecar #futuristic (at Oakland, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvo-lkInwu8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=i8047elmwqc6

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Here is a sampling of a few design iterations of the Leapstart Go pen that includes an articulating LCD screen. I used these for kid testing and presentations. These were printed up in house and were based on my Pro-E files and my engineers CAD from HK as well. #leapfrog #kidtesting #ergonomics #toydesign #learningtoys #prototype #rapidprototyping #fdm #modelmaking @leapfrogofficial (at LeapFrog USA) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvhXL6In0Xq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1r34vni82p3c1

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Smurf herder. #joemaccarthy #smurf #conceptcar #illustration #scifi #mech #mecha #lowrider #car #sketch #doodle #speedpainting #photoshop #classiccars #carsandcoffee (at Oakland, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvc_-glnd-p/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1vswan66l72o1

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Here is a learning pen called Leapstart GO that I designed with my HK team. It just previewed at NY Toy Fair! It features a beautiful rotating LCD screen that bring nags your stories to life with animations, magnified views and cool character interactions. We launched a few color schemes but I like the black one the best. I was inspired by some high end black electronic speakers I found on Pinterest. #joemaccarthy #industrialdesign #id #idsa #techtoys #toys #reading #learningtoys #leapfrog @leapfrogofficial #preschooltoys #toyfair #design (at Emeryville, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvcKpornBY0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1pvq68cfqzcv2

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Here are the final colors for the second color-way of Rockit Twist. They turned out great. This is a recent photo shoot with production parts not CAD. #leapfrog @leapfrogofficial #joemaccarthy #rockittwist #toydesign #designertoy #id #idsa #core77 @core77 #preschool #learningtoys #design #plasticdesign #injectionmolding #electronics #kids (at LeapFrog USA) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvKcX5Kn44h/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1c7qrrxbig44n

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Grape Ape! #joemaccarthy #conceptart #sketch #sketchbook #doodle #scifi #comic #bladerunner #spaceship #jet #art #id #design #mech #mecha (at Oakland, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvDV65kHTFN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12ut4xtt67twf

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Here is the first prototype I created for Rockit Twist that I used to pitch the idea along with some presentation boards. So many things about it changed but the essence of the idea stayed pretty close to my initial ID. #joemaccarthy #industrialdesign #id #idsa #prototype #fdm #prototype #3dprinting #toydesign #preschooltoys #toy #design #cadmodeling (at LeapFrog USA) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvAMSGQHhJ8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1b3bwq5jmqxos

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I made some mods to my 2007 FJ Cruiser. #joemaccarthy #conceptcar #sketch #illustration #fjcruiser #carart #toyota #digitalpainting #offroad #4x4 #mech #mecha #roadbot #transformers #idsa #id (at Oakland, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu5XKeuH7rM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zkv3jl50mtpv

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During the development of Rockit Twist we did lots of kid testing at Leapfrog. This is a testing sample of the top 4 spinner designs we tested before production. It was surprising to see how varied the play was from the kids we had in the lab. I had to consider the radii, top texture, edge texture, rim height and switch selection, and the use of tiny fingers. #joemaccarthy #toydesign #leapfrog #toys #toystory #idsa #id #core77 #coroflot #gaming #learningtoys #preschooltoys #enduser #kidtesting #ergonomics (at LeapFrog USA) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu4dOPZHGyM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gc50qzjotk4u

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TBT! Trigger happy tootsies! #joemaccarthy #conceptart #footweardesign #footwear #scifiart #sketch #photoshop #id #idsa #shoegun #footblaster #mech #mecha #footbot #sketchbook #concept #design #illustration (at Oakland, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuuQDN7nMOj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1catxktm1f2l0

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Damn son! 12 years at Leapfrog! My skin is turning green! #toydesign #design #designmanager #leapfrog #kidstoys #toys #learningtoys #preschooltoys #inventor #playlab #joemaccarthy #industrialdesign #idsa #id (at LeapFrog USA) https://www.instagram.com/p/Burxj6ln9qI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1i35vkjjqonrt