Hapori Tohu Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Sam Johnson wrote to The LEGO Group when he was just 8, and now, at age 23, he has scored a job with them. Johnson completed his Bachelor of Arts degree with honors at the University of Derby using Lego in his final-year project. This caught the eye of some bosses at Lego who were attending the New Designer's Exhibition in London, and shortly there after, Johnson was hired. View the full article Quote News Forums Q&A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taipu1 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 When I was 8, I thought I wanted to be a Lego Designer. Why must I be so very un-proactive? I could've been in the same situation.Good on him though. Quote - Taipu1.HighFly MatoranShowdownBZPRPG ProfilesHave you seen my Blog? I understand if you haven't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatanui Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Awesome, and congratulations. Being a LEGO Designer is probably one of the most fun jobs you can imagine, especially if you are a LEGO fan. -Gata Quote - Gata Please don't use my avatar or signature without permission, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Smoke Monster Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Congrats to him! That has got to be one of the best jobs ever. Quote Everyone is one choice away from being the bad guy in another person's story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenFlash Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 That's great! I wish him the best of luck in his job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toaraga Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Wow, did this story really manage to stay hidden for 19 months? I thought it was something recent, but then I saw the dates were from December 2010.Still remarkable story though.©1984-2012 Toaraga EAM Quote COT Official Topics | Trade References | COT RPG Guidelines | Truth | A Naming Day Carol | Stars Review The trouble with the status quo is that it keeps changing."College dropout, Shego: they let me in; I let myself out." -Dr. Drakken No great feat was ever accomplished by those who gave into fear or caved under pressure. Earthquakes in many places.|| Busy with life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuparu1995 Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Well, that's one way to start a career! Good for him! Quote Nuparu1995 92% of teens have moved onto rap.If you are part of the 8% that still listen to real music, copy and paste this into your signature. R.I.P. - 7/20/2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devorath Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I think I saw this when Lego was on Megafactories, it aired in New Zealand a few weeks ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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