Eric Uchalik

Product Designer with
15 years of creating toys, games,
and a focus on play.

Hi, I’m Eric, a senior designer with over 15 years of expertise in creating engaging, play-based educational products.

From crafting hundreds of beloved characters at Shawnimals to leading the design of award-winning games at Osmo. I thrive on collaborating with talented teams to develop products that spark joy and inspire learning in both kids and adults. I’m passionate about combining creativity, empathy, and design to make a meaningful impact.

Awards

  • Comenius Award
    June 2022 | Product Lead, Game Designer 
    Awarded for Osmo Coding Starter Kit and Genius Starter Kit in the category of Game-Based Digital Media.

  • Top Summer Toy Award Winner - The Toy Insider
    April 2022 | Product Lead, Game Designer
    Top Summer Toy Awarded for the Osmo Coding Starter Kit.

  • Transform Awards: Gold - Best Use of Packaging
    January 2022 | Brand Lead, Designer
    Created in partnership with Pearlfisher, for Osmo Freemium Trial Kit.

  • Fast Company Innovation by Design Award Finalist
    January 2017 | Game Designer, Lead game Artist
    Awarded for Osmo Coding Awbie—A tangible and digital programming game for kids aged 5–10.

  • Inc.’s Design Award
    January 2016 | Game Designer, Lead Game Artist
    Awarded for Osmo Coding Awbie for User Experience.

  • Oppenheim Toy Award - Platinum Award
    January 2016 | Game Designer, Lead Game Artist
    Awarded for Osmo Coding Awbie.

  • Parents’ Choice Awards - Gold
    January 2016 | Game Designer, Lead Artist
    Awarded for Osmo Coding Awbie.

  • Innovative Toy of the Year - Finalist 
    January 2015 | Game Designer, Lead Game Artist, Marketing Designer
    Awarded to Osmo for toys that utilize innovative design, technology, or manufacturing processes to enhance play value.

  • BAFTA Nominee - Best Strategy Game
    January 2009 | Graphic Designer, Illustrator
    Associated with Shawnimals Studio, Venan Entertainment, and SouthPeak Games for Ninjatown for Nintendo DS. 

Press

Wilson Rothman | Wall Street Journal 

Is Your Child Coding Yet? New Building Blocks Teach Programming Basics 

Shelbie Lynn Bostedt | Chicago Tribune

3 Young Innovators + Chicago = A Kids’ Coding App Used in 15,000 Schools