The Rise of Lily Hevesh in the World of Domino Art

TLDR Lily Hevesh, a renowned domino artist, started her business at the age of nine and gained global recognition through her intricate domino setups featured in media. She transitioned from anonymity to becoming a full-time domino artist, collaborating with builders worldwide, expanding her team, and partnering with Spin Master to create precision-engineered dominoes for retail.

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00:00 Lily Hevesh is a well-known domino artist who started her business at the age of nine, creating elaborate domino setups featured in various media.
04:45 Lily Hevesh discovered her passion for domino art at a young age after watching domino videos on YouTube, leading her to experiment with different types of dominoes and create elaborate structures.
09:43 Lily Hevesh started posting videos of her domino art on YouTube, leading to business inquiries and viral success, eventually deciding to reveal her identity after six and a half years of anonymity.
14:34 Lily Hevesh transitioned from being an anonymous domino artist to revealing her identity and becoming one of the most well-known domino artists globally.
19:09 Lily Hevesh primarily works alone to set up her domino creations, occasionally collaborating with builders worldwide for larger projects, using multiple cameras to capture the intricate setups and embracing failures as learning opportunities.
23:54 Lily Hevesh left college after realizing she was missing out on opportunities to work on domino projects, transitioning to become a full-time domino artist and content creator on YouTube.
28:58 Lily Hevesh documents her domino projects through filming behind-the-scenes content, tutorials, and time lapses, while expanding her team to include her dad as the chief operating officer and hiring additional staff to help with video editing, community management, social media, and project management.
33:48 Lily Hevesh partnered with Spin Master to create precision-engineered toppling dominoes for retail, ensuring stability, grip, and vibrant colors, after a three-year process of pitching the idea to various toy companies.
38:40 Lily Hevesh aims to future-proof domino art as an educational and enjoyable art form, envisioning it to be as popular as Lego, inspiring creativity and precision in individuals of all ages.
43:20 Lily Hevesh aims to spread the message of perseverance and teamwork through domino art, envisioning its potential for educational and creative benefits in schools and beyond.
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