Lynn Rosenblum

Lynn Rosenblum is a Full Time Associate Professor in the Toy Design department at Otis College of Art & Design, with over three decades of industry experience spanning marketing, product development, and legal expertise. She teaches courses in Toy Design and Liberal Studies, including Child Psychology and History of Toys.

Education:

• Master of Business Administration in Marketing from USC Marshall School of Business
• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from UCLA

Her research and professional work focus on Toy Industry Trends, Consumer Product Copyright, and Historical Collectibles, with particular emphasis on 1960s-1990s toys. She has served as a legal expert in over 25 cases involving toy industry intellectual property and valuation.

Recent publications span toy history, cultural impact of collectibles, and product development case studies. Her 2026 contribution on gross-out toys and 2024 analysis of Sonny Angel collectors highlight generational trends.

Scientific Awards:

• Wonder Woman of Toys Award (2006)
• Mattel Chairman’s Awards (1992, 1993)
• Albert T Quon Award for Academics and Activities (top three graduate)
• Chancellor's Marshal Service Award

Rosenblum combines academic rigor with hands-on industry knowledge, advising companies like Disney, Hasbro, and Mattel while maintaining her role as educator and toy historian. Her personal collection of vintage toys reflects her professional expertise and passion.