Paitoon Ratanasirintrawoot
INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER / CONCEPTUAL DESIGNER Website: http://www.paitoon.com Email: paitoonratan@paitoon.com 1950 Windward Oaks Court, Kissimmee, FL 34746 USA EDUCATION Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, Ohio BFA in Industrial Design 1993 Outstanding Senior in Industrial Design Award EXPERIENCE January 1993 - October 2003 THE WALT DISNEY FEATURE ANIMATION Feature Animation: Film Credits The Lion King Pocahontas The Hunchback of Notre Dame Mulan Beauty and The Beast: Special Edition The Emperors New Groove Tarzan Lilo and Stitch Brother Bear Other Disney Projects Aladdin, The Sega Genesis Game Disneyland Paris Commercials-Fanta Soft Drink Commercials Hansel and Gretel The Florida Hospital Project
October 2003 present Founder and Design Director, Paitoon Ratan Design Inc. Notable clients:
Concept designer/ Show designer, Walt Disney Entertainment
Concept development, leisure and entertainment development, attraction design and planning, development of themed environments, exhibit design, show experience development, scenic design, prop design, set design, and art direction. Notable projects: Lead designer on The Rocket Tower Plaza, Tomorrowland, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World, and the new Magic, Memories, and You Cinderella Castle projection show, Magic Kingdom. Production designer/ Art director on multiple projects for events and conferences around the Walt Disney World resorts. Notable projects: Production designer/ Art director on 3 CG animated short films for 3 large-scale events (Transition Lens, Murphy USA, and Safelite).
Art Director, Concept designer, Disney Event Group
Industrial designer/ Product designer DC Comics
Worked with VP of design, Sr. Art director of product design on multiple DC universe characters. Notable products: Ame Comi Heroine Series (Huntress, Batgirl 2.0, Catwoman2.0), Batman action figures, T4 busts, True Blood busts, Brighter day's action figures. Villain vehicle design for Batman Rogue Rage Styleguilde.

Concept designer EA

Concept artist/ designer Worked with President, and VP of R&D on all aspects of product development for toys, wood toys, plush, dolls, lighting and stationery for the following properties: Disney, Sanrio, Mattel, Nickelodeon, Warner Brother, Sega, Marvel, and Hotrods product lines. Designed and developed new concepts into manufacturable products. Worked with Sr. Manager of product design and development on product design for high-end collectibles for Corgi USA, and for sister company Master Replicas. Notable products: Batmobile 'Through the years' Die-cast vehicles. Worked with Sr. Manager of product design and development on product design for high-end collectibles. Notable products: Halo 3 weapons/action figures, 007, Super Marios action figures. Worked with Sr. Manager of product design and development on products for Disney, Lucas films. Notable products: Concept designed the entire Disney's Wild Racers Star Wars line, Disney's Tigger, Captain Hook, Woody, Chip, Jimminy Cricket, Kermit the frog, Roger Rabbit, Sorcerer Mickey, Indiana Jones, Tron, Captain Blackbeard, and Mickey Mouse Transport truck. Worked with President, and VP of R&D on all aspects of product development for Disneys Mickey Mouse Clubhouse product development line. Worked with Sr. Manager of product design and development on products for Major League Baseball, The Clone Wars franchise. Worked with VP of Creative and product development on product style guides for Clifford the big red dog, and Dragon. Worked with CEO, and Sr. Manager of product design and development on Lighting and fan products for Disney, Pixar, and Harley Davidson. Concept development, Character design for unrealized projects. Worked with Sr. Manger of product design and development on multiple projects.
Industrial designer/ Product designer Toy Island-a division of Li&Fung Trading Company

Industrial designer/ Product designer Corgi USA
Industrial designer/ Product designer Master Replicas
Industrial designer/ Product designer Peachtree Playthings
Industrial designer/ Product designer Character Direct
Industrial designer/ Product designer Topps Entertainment
Industrial designer/ Product designer Scholastic Entertainment
Industrial designer/ Product designer KNG America
Concept designer/ Show designer Universal Creative Studios
Concept designer MZ Berger
Industrial designer/ Product designer Hasbro Toys
Designed and conceptualized the first series of Disney's Wild Racers: Buzz Lightyear, Emperor Zurg, and Scar. Color stylist on Mushu, Cruella Devil, Mad Hatter, 101 Dalmatians, Malificent.
Concept designer/ Designer Hyper Design
Worked with Creative director on multiple projects. Notable projects: Yamaha, The Golden Compass style guides. Concept development, show experience concepts, scenic design, prop design, and storyboarding. Notable projects: Disney's Share a dream come true parade float design, NASA attractions. Concept development, show experience concepts, scenic design, prop design, and set design. Notable projects: Phuket Fanta SEA, Discovery World, Safari World.
Concept designer/ Show designer Falcons Tree house
Concept designer/ Storyboard artist Renaissance Entertainment

o Other Clients

Spin Master, Dynamic design Works, Cookie Jar Entertainment, Curve Studios, Grey Advertising (Thailand), Newline Cinema, ShoPro Entertainment, Target, Enigma Studios, Nichoson Design & Architects, Paul F. Hopper and Associates, Paper 2 Pixels, Phuket Fanta Sea, and Precious in His Sight. AWARDS The Outstanding Senior in Industrial Design Award, Columbus College of Art and Design. POPOI Award, POPOI Point of Purchase Design contest, Chicago, IL. Walt Disney Feature Animation Internship, Walt Disney Company, Orlando, Florida. 3 Industrial Design Scholarships, Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, Ohio. President of Arts and Crafts Activity Club Award, Triam Udom Suksa Phayathai, Bangkok, Thailand.

FEATURES Newspaper & Magazine Articles: Art 4D Magazine PooYing Magazine Kids Voice Magazine Triam Udom Suksa Yearbook Star Picks Magazine Siam Post Newspaper People Magazine (Thailand) Vimarn Magazine Sakul Thai Magazine
GUEST SPEAKER Keynote presenter for 1000 attendants at 2011 Hewlett Packards MVPs Celebration, Disneys Yacht and Beach Club convention center. Keynote presenter at 2010 Disney Reservation Center, DRC head quarter in Orlando. Keynote presenter at 2010 Disney Reservation Center, DRC head quarter in Tampa. Keynote presenter at 2009 Disneys Earmarked Conference, Disneys Yacht and Beach Club convention center. 2003 Guest lecturer on design and animation at The Columbus College of Art and Design. 2002 Guest lecturer on Industrial Design at The Columbus College of Art and Design. 2001 Guest lecturer on design and animation at The Columbus College of Art and Design. 2001Lecture to Industrial Design Department, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. 1997 Design career lecturer to high-school students, Trial Udom, Bangkok, Thailand. 1997 Lecture to high-school students, Mate Dei school, Bangkok, Thailand. 1995 Lecture to high-school students, Trial Udom Suksa, Bangkok, Thailand.

Volunteer Service

2005-2007 Volunteered as a Digital Photographer at Give Kids the World Village.
References: Paitoon is probably one of the best designers in the world today. To work with him is an endless source of inspiration. The great quality and the marvelous creativity of his Artwork push always higher the standards of our industry. June 7, 2006 Man Arenas, Director, NINONENO Dodecaden Paitoon is unequivocally the most cheerful and humble man to ever grace the halls of Walt Disney Feature Animation. I had the pleasure of working with him on many features and was always impressed with his professionalism and sheer dedication to the craft of animation.but more critically, he never allowed the pressures of the production environment to dampen his spirit or mitigate his humanity. Always ready with a smile and a kind word, Paitoon was easily the most popular artist in the effects department. Looking back over the years, I now appreciate all the more the depth of his sincerity and positive energy. !Animation notwithstanding, Paitoon has made his reputation as a solid commercial designer over the years, competent at literally every aspect of the craft, from character development and storyboards to environment and asset design. Paitoon's sketchbooks resemble print-ready schematics, demonstrating his thorough research process; it is no wonder, then, that his final work is so fully realized. It was an honor and pleasure working with Paitoon for more than a decade.he has the capacity to bring true joy to a team project with his infectious laugh and piquant observations. Simply put, he is a well-rounded artist and a wonderful human being! October 6, 2010 Jazno Francoeur, Animator, Walt Disney Feature Animation. I have never worked with a more talented, skilled and artistic individual. !A pleasure to work with, ideate with, and design with. A true partner in every successful product we developed together. Humble in his extreme and vast talents, Paitoon is an easy going designer that will do whatever it takes to get the job done just right. I cannot wait to work with him again!! !A wonderful colleague and a wonderful friend. April 23, 2008 Tracy Pearson, Product Design and Development, Corgi International. Paitoon is in an artistic league of his own and has always been at the top of his game. As both an artist and businessman Paitoon has mastered the highest standards of creativity and professionalism. He has always been and still is an inspiration to his fellow artists and friends. And for over 17 years Paitoon has inspired me with his creativity, work ethic, business sense and continued energy to strengthen his craft. Paitoon is the embodiment of a true professional and friend. March 25, 2010 Joseph C. Pepe, Creature designer, James Camerons Avatar. Paitoon is a remarkable young man and fine designer. His eye for line, for conformation and his expert analysis of form and feel is quite exhilarating. Not only does he have a firm grasp of character delineation but his design style is fresh while at the same time capturing recognizable, submerged themes that trigger recognition and appreciation in the viewer. I have known and admired Paitoon's skill for many years and confirm that he has enormous, continued promise as a highly visible professional in the creative environment. I wish him every success and look forward to many more years off enjoyment while feasting on his continuous production of startling invention. July 6, 2003 SYD MEAD Visual Futurist