Products
Handled end-to-end development for the products listed below. This included the creative pitch, product development, project management, instruction writing, illustration art direction and/or creation, photography direction, post-production, the layout of the packaging, book, and component, and testing. I worked cross-functionally with teams such as Production, Sales, and Marketing.
Fashion Forms
Fashion Forms simplified couture design with its 3D paper experience, producing Barbie-sized fashions. I invented a versatile dress form display and developed multiple paper designs and foolproof pattern pieces for fashion designers of any skill level.
WINNER! family fun MAGAZINE top TOYS of
THE YEAR
discovery bottles
Discovery Bottles offer a unique blend of science experiments, problem-solving games, and anxiety-reducing techniques all in one bottle. In collaboration with an industrial designer, I developed two original spill-proof child safety bottles and caps, along with an engaging fish-through-a-hoop game.
dot jewelry
Dot Jewelry provided over 1600 paper shapes, providing endless creativity. I developed a user-friendly jewelry-making system using pattern cards and my invented tools like the strand holder and dot picker-upper. The process was simple, yet the resulting jewelry pieces exuded a high-end artsy aesthetic.
WINNER! PARENT's Choice Award
Tissue Paper Crafts
Tissue Paper Crafts combined traditional techniques with a modern twist. I introduced a unique project that involved crafting tiny birds using layered tissue paper, custom stencils for realistic flower-making, and a tiny gold gilded cage to display your birds.
WINNER! Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award
Make and Style Headbands
Make and Style Headbands presented a collection of five distinct headband styles for teens to create. With no hot glue or sewing required, it guaranteed a hassle-free crafting experience. As the creator, I designed custom cotton fabrics, faux furs, and unique headband bases, ensuring the end product met the high standards of teenage fashion.
Sew Mini Gardens
Sew Mini Gardens teaches traditional hand sewing and embroidery techniques using felt. Each project can be enjoyed individually or assembled into a bouquet or garden. I included a range of gardens from easy to complex, patterns for garden friends — like a garden gnome, and a custom terrarium bowl for displaying the plants.
Shimmer Art
Shimmer Art offers a similar experience to owning a mini sparkling billboard. With the custom sequin picker-upper and push-pin tool I invented, the process becomes easier and more efficient. The inclusion of easy-to-follow patterns ensures minimal mistakes.