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meijean@mjhsu.com
 @mjhsu

Mei-Jean (MJ) Hsu is a Taiwanese-American toy designer based in Los Angeles

I am a toy designer with a wide range of products and brands under my belt. My professional portfolio encompasses a wide range of product design, including Disney Princess dolls and roleplay items, Wizarding World dolls, figurines, and collectibles.

Art and toys have always been an integral part of my life. Even before I could read or write, I loved to draw and craft. If my parents weren’t able to get me a certain toy, I would make my own! My passion led me to sunny Los Angeles, where I started customizing vinyl toys. Eventually I learned how to mold and cast resin to bring my original designs to life. Each one of my resin creations is produced by hand, from sculpting the original figure in clay, to molding and casting each resin piece, and applying the final paint.

In early 2019, I partnered with UVD Toys to release my first production vinyl toy, Ellie the Jellyfish Princess. Ellie was fully funded through Kickstarter, and so far we have launched 5 unique colorways.

Later that same year, I released my first dunny design with Kidrobot as part of their Spritus Dea blindbox miniseries.

My older works drew inspiration from nature and my childhood, especially the sense of wonder and imagination that all children have. Using bright colors and eye-catching finishes like glitter and holographic paint, I tried to convey feelings of happiness and joy with my art. Recently, my work has shifted to cover more adult themes and contemporary fashion/culture, as seen in my Yui dolls and illustrations.

To view my work, check out my Personal and Professional Portfolio.

For information about my upcoming shows and events, see my Events page.

You can contact me through Instagram (@mjhsu) or email (meijean@mjhsu.com)

I’m always happy to respond to any questions you may have regarding my artwork, commissions, or even if you just want to say hi!