Illustrations for Toys & Kids Products

Looking to make your product stand out on the shelves? I create fun, cheerful illustrations for children's products. My work includes card games, puzzles, stationery, and packaging. Each design adds a special touch to your items.

Services:

  • Illustration
  • Graphic design
  • Packaging design
  • Pattern design
  • Toy & game design
Package and product design for Moses Verlag
Christmas toy, designed for Moses Verlag
Christmas memory game, designed for Moses Verlag
Christmas puzzle games, designed for Moses Verlag
Dinosaur card game, designed for Magellan Verlag
Dinosaur card game, designed for Magellan Verlag
Unicorn playhouse, designed for Moses Verlag
Water play buckets, designed for Moses Verlag
Unicorn magic lamp, designed for Moses Verlag
Stamp kits, designed for Moses Verlag
Stamp kit with letters, designed for Moses Verlag
Animal pencil sharpener, designed for Moses Verlag
Animal fans, designed for Moses Verlag
Koala with baby illustration, by Tamara Houtveen
powerballs, designed for Moses Verlag
Peru animals illustration, by Tamara Houtveen
Parakeet character design, by Tamara Houtveen
Astronaut illustration, by Tamara Houtveen
Hippo bookmark, designed for Moses Verlag
Metallic crayons, designed for Moses Verlag
Tropical birds illustration, by Tamara Houtveen

How It Works

  1. 1. Contact

    Share your project details and ideas.

  2. 2. Proposal

    I’ll send a custom quote fitting your goals & budget.

  3. 3. Sketches

    First concept sketches (includes 1 revision round).

  4. 4. Color Design

    Bringing the artwork to life with vibrant colors (1 revision round).

  5. 5. Final Files

    Delivery of organized, print-ready production files.

Testimonials

I had the pleasure of working with Tamara on a Christmas coloring book with stickers. I can only recommend Tamara highly, as she is a very professional and easy communicator. From calculating the project, to sketches till the final data delivery, the whole process was smooth and easy for both of us.

Tamara had wonderful ideas for the designs and cover, but also was very open about the input I gave.

Her graphical as well as her technical skills made the whole process easy, as she delivers „the whole package“. Illustrations, Typo and Graphic design, as well as preparing the files for printing – she is capable of doing it all, which makes it easy for publishers, as you only have to work with one designer instead of two.

Her illustrations are very cute and on point for the targeted age group.

Thank you, Tamara!

Ina Lutterbüse Teamleader Games and Books, moses. Verlag GmbH

From product design to the final artwork for various packaging, Tamara delivers us everything herself. The collaboration is always very pleasant, and we are continually impressed by Tamara's creativity and professionalism. Both her illustrations and the color implementation in our children's products consistently convince us and enchant both young and old.

Maren & Nicole Product Management

Tamara helped us with the Winnipeg fabric collection. We have experienced the collaboration as very pleasant. Tamara adjusted the patterns and the color palette so that they were suitable for our screen printing machines. The collaboration was very good and we were completely satisfied with everything.

Elise v.d. Brocke Mackenbrock Westfalenstoffe

FAQ

What does a project cost?

I customize each project to fit its scale, visual complexity, and licensing needs. Most projects start around € 1,000 (excl. VAT) as a guideline. Get in touch to discuss your ideas, and I’ll gladly prepare a personal quote for you!

Do you help with production templates and dielines?

Yes, absolutely! My graphic design background helps me understand manufacturer specs and packaging dielines. I can also set up clean, well-layered files for print production.

Can you work with our existing brand guidelines or style guides?

Yes, definitely! I’m very comfortable creating artwork within established brand identity or style guides. If you don't have guidelines yet, I'm here to help you create the right visual direction for your project.

How far in advance do I need to book a project?

The earlier, the better! Lead times vary per project, but as a rule of thumb, please allow roughly 1 to 1.5 months per product/toy. This gives us space for creativity, we don't have to rush. Games and books take more time to make.

What if I have an urgent deadline?

Don’t hesitate to reach out! Depending on my schedule and the project size, we may find a solution or speed up the timeline.

Why collaborate with me?

I provide a full-service approach with illustrations and graphic design. I meet deadlines reliably and deliver clear, well-structured files that suppliers appreciate.

How many revision rounds are included?

Standard projects include 2 rounds of revisions: 1 during the sketch phase and 1 for the final colored artwork. Additional feedback rounds can always be added upon request.

In what file formats will I receive the final artwork?

That depends entirely on what your supplier or manufacturer needs! I typically deliver high-resolution, layered PDF files. However, I can also provide native .AI (Adobe Illustrator) or .PSD (Photoshop) files. These are organized in neat groups and layers.