Hi! I’m Valerie Nelson

I’m a Designer, Illustrator, and Art Director making work that centers around creativity, play, and storytelling. I’ve recently been designing for companies like Super Smalls 1, Play-Doh 2, and Todd Oldham Studio 3, focusing on playful products, brands, and books. I’m also an Independent Artist & Illustrator, making characters and stories, and I recently founded my own paper goods brand called Snailerie.co










  1. Super Smalls, Currently Freelancing as a Graphic Designer, 2025
  2. Hasbro / Play-Doh, Contract Graphic Designer & Art Director, 2024 
  3. Todd Oldham Studio, Senior Designer for Kid Made Modern, Smarts & Crafts, Camp Plaid and more. Collaborated with the MoMA, Phaidon, Target, and many others, 2018 — 2022





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