Toy  Design /Prototypes

Professional info
 

Skills

I've been sewing and designing for 50 years! I've worked as an Industrial toy designer in New York City, and for Kenner Products.

I LIKE TO MAKE TOY PROTOTYPES

Work experience
 

Sewing

Pattern making

Sketching

Rendering

 

Pillowoods LLC

2012-present

I design toys and pillows and sell online and to local stores.

I also make energy efficient curtains and drapes for local interior designers

2010 - present

Freelance Designer

1994-present

When I left Kenner, I hit the ground running, and started a decorative pillow business, selling at the New York Home Textile Show.

I also worked designing prototypes for Studiolika ,in Cincinnati , Ohio, with Lori Siebert,who submitted concepts to The Limited, and Bath and Body Works.

I also founded PillowoodsLLC, for homegoods 2012 NEA/Vt Artworks grants

2010 - present

Kenner Products/ Hasbro Industries

Senior Industrial Designer

1983-1994

Education
 

Massachusetts College of Art

B.F.A. Sculpture

1978

Cincinnati State College/Midwest Culinary Institute

2007 Pastry Arts Certificate