Norene Roxbury

Norene Roxbury is a Senior Lecturer at Otis College of Art and Design, where she has taught in the Toy Design Department for 22 years and briefly in the Product Design Department. She holds a degree in Fashion Design from FIDM and brings extensive industry experience, including 12 years in the Los Angeles garment industry and a 36-year career in the toy sector, with roles at Applause and freelance work for major companies like Disney, Warner Brothers, and Mattel.

Education

• Fashion Design, FIDM

Professional Expertise

Norene’s research and professional interests span multiple domains:

• Toy Design and Product Design
• Fashion Design and Prototyping
• Plush Toy Development and Licensing
• Uniform Design for Hotels and Themed Restaurants
• Creative Team Leadership in 2D and 3D Design
• Collaboration with Entertainment Brands (Disney, Sesame Street, Warner Brothers)

Industry and Academic Leadership

At Applause, she served as Sr. Creative Manager, overseeing product lines for CTW, Disney Consumer Products, and Warner Brothers. She has freelanced for major toy companies across North and South America. While no formal scientific awards or peer-reviewed articles were mentioned, her career bridges academic instruction with hands-on creative direction in commercial design.

Professional Affiliations

• Otis College of Art and Design (22 years as Senior Lecturer)
• Applause (Sr. Creative Manager, plush division)
• Freelance clients: Disney, Warner Brothers, Hanna Barbera, Mattel, and others