Hi, I'm Sam — and this is my inner child's workshop.

Inner Child Designer started with a simple, slightly silly question: what would eight-year-old me want on this desk? The answer turned out to be wiggly dragons, flappy octopuses, and little dumplings with faces — so that's exactly what I make.

I make each piece myself in small batches in my workshop — printing, assembling, and hand-inspecting every single one (the wiggle test is a real part of quality control, and yes, it's the best part of the job). If a toy isn't smooth, sturdy, and instantly smile-inducing, it doesn't get packed.

You'll find me most weekends at local markets around Sacramento, and my toys live year-round at Bliss Market in Roseville. This shop is the newest way to bring one home — wherever you are in the US.

The quality promise

• 🧸 Made to be played with — sturdy joints, smooth edges, kid-tested wiggle.
• 🔍 Hand-inspected — every piece, every time, no exceptions.
• 💌 A real human behind it — questions, requests, custom color ideas? I answer personally.