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Igor Ventura is an art director, motion designer, illustrator and customizer from Brazil. He started his career working in the account and planning departments of advertising agencies while still in college. Before his graduation in 2001, he decided to focus on design and started working in the creative department. Today, he is a motion designer in an audiovisual studio in Sao Paulo, and an art toy designer and customizer on his spare time. Igor ranked 3rd place in in the Kidrobot Munnyworld: MunnyMunth Contest in 2010, was a finalist in the CE Planet Toy Global Contest I in 2010, was a finalist in the Designer Toy Awards 2015 in the Custom of the year category, had a production piece in Blankie series 1 by Aartin, a Dunny in the Art of War series by Kidrobot and 3 different designs in Android series 6 by Dead Zebra. Little Sank is a signature art toy series created by Sank Toys, a designer toy brand founded by artist Shaun Guo (Huiyang Guo). The series features a distinctive character known for its vintage deep-sea diving helmet paired with a youthful, childlike body, symbolizing themes of exploration and nostalgia. Collaborations with other artists have also led to unique interpretations of Little Sank. For instance, the Ngui Edition was created in partnership with artist Pang Ngaew Ngaew, blending their distinctive styles to produce a pastel-colored, whimsical version of the character. Each Little Sank figure embodies Sank Toys’ commitment to high-quality craftsmanship and imaginative design, resonating with collectors and art enthusiasts worldwide