NYP SDM Alumni Interview: Jackson Aw

Jackson Aw graduated from Interaction Design (Digital Media Design) in 2009 and is the founder of a multimillion-dollar toy design and manufacturing business MightyJaxx! The Singapore-based studio works with artists as well as international brands such as DC Comics and New Balance to create collectible sculptures. MightyJaxx was named Brand of the Year in 2017 by the Designer Toy Awards and Jackson himself was named in Forbes List of 30 under 30 Asia in 2018! Check out their website here: Follow their socials here: 0:05 Introduction 0:22 What started your journey? 1:00 Roles and Responsibilities at MightyJaxx 1:41 What do you enjoy about your work? 2:22 Why did you start MightyJaxx? 3:11 What’s MightyJaxx been up to recently? 3:48 Difficulties faced along the way 5:49 What is the creation process of a toy at MightyJaxx? 6:29 What are some of your most memorable MightyJaxx moments? 7:45 Have you hired SDM’s Alumni at MightyJaxx? 9:01 Advice for your juniors? 9:45 How has SDM made a difference to you and your career? 10:59 What’s ahead for MightyJaxx? Nanyang Polytechnic’s School of Design & Media came a long way since it started in 1996. Here we catch up with some of our alumni and find out what paths they’ve ventured upon after graduating from SDM.