My name is Hope! I'm an Associate Product Designer for Barbie and a graduate of Otis College of Art & Design, with a BFA in Toy Design, with skills ranging from sketching to 3D modeling to package design to illustration and digital rendering. I'm also an LA-born and LA-based designer; I'm a classic valley girl, minus the girl part. I'm a queer and trans person trying to make a difference in the world. Growing up, I never saw myself represented in media, especially children's toys and media; that's why I've decided to formally invite myself to the world of toy design. My goal is to make sure that every child feels seen and represented. That being said, a lot of my work incorporates themes of diversity and inclusion, as well as fun and wacky storytelling. My work has an emphasis on character design, world-building, goofiness, and terrible names. Lots of terrible names. I have no idea how to name things.

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