Hi! I’m Valerie Nelson

I’m a Designer, Illustrator, and Art Director making work that centers around the arts, play, and storytelling. I’ve recently been designing for companies like Super Smalls ¹, Play-Doh ², and Todd Oldham Studio ³, focusing on interactive products, brands, and books. I’m also an Independent Artist & Illustrator, drawing stories and creating paper goods.

Design & Art Direction
Books, Branding, Packaging

Illustration
Animation, Lettering

Super Smalls, Freelancing as a Graphic Designer for their play accessories, 2025
Hasbro / Play-Doh, Contract Graphic Designer & Art Director, 2024
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