About Me

I’m Eujin Kim Neilan—artist, illustrator, and spirited entrepreneur with ink on my hands and big ideas in my head. I earned my MFA in Illustration from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, published five children’s books while raising two amazing kids, and picked up a bunch of awards along the way. But my proudest creation? Uni-T.

In 2010, armed with $800, a silkscreen, and stubborn determination, I launched Uni-T to share my art on eco-friendly T-shirts. What started as a few hand-pulled prints has grown into a brand that celebrates creativity, connection, and a whole lot of hustle. Fun fact: Uni-T sounds like “unity,” but “Uni” is also my childhood nickname—proof that this brand is as personal as it gets.

When I’m not designing or printing, I’m treasure-hunting in antique shops, hiking trails, or plotting my next big idea over a cup of coffee. I’m obsessed with the ocean, kids’ laughter, vintage finds, and a killer pair of boots. Every Uni-T piece carries a bit of that energy—because I believe clothing should feel like a story you can wear.

“Neilan creates a mystical aura . . . upward-swirling brushstrokes that meld heaven and earth into a single realm."

Publisher's Weekly

Coll T-shirt designs on a grid of twelve abstract and stylized black illustrations on colored backgrounds, including an owl, hand with vegetables, tribal faces, dragon, ninja, monkeys, tree, and abstract faces.

About "More"

I started the Uni-T “MORE” series to turn the idea of “more” upside down. Instead of chasing more stuff or status, I wanted to remind people (and myself!) to choose more joy, movement, and creativity. 

Designs like Bike MoreDance MoreImagine MoreDream MoreSing More, and Create More are little wearable notes-to-self—nudges to get outside, move your body, dream big, belt out a song, or dive into something new.

For me, happiness has always come from self-expression, adventure, and making art that connects. These tees aren’t just clothes—they’re a philosophy you can throw on in the morning. When you wear one, you’re choosing more of what really matters: experiences, creativity, and living fully in the moment.

  • Massachusetts Manufacturing Award 2021

    Small Business Owners! Massachusetts nominated by Senate President Karen E. Spilka

  • Boston Voyagers 2017

    Featured artist

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  • Worcester Business Journal 2013

    Uni-T "With Creativity, Artists Find Retail Opportunities In Metro West"

  • NYSRA Charlotte Award 2011-12

    Maine Chickadee Award Nomination

  • Natick Historical Society 2012

    Pick of list for Arts & Cultural|

  • Bank Street College 2011

    The Best Children's Books of the Year (Age 5-9)

  • Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award Nominee 2011

  • Notable Books for a Global Society 2011

  • Asian/PacificAmerican Awards for Literature -Picture Book Honor 2010

  • The Society of School Librarians International 2010

    Honor BookAward -Language Arts- Picture Books

  • ConnecticutBook Award - Children's Literature Finalist 2008

  • William Allen WhiteChildren's BookAward 2008

    MasterList

  • Highlights Magazine 2005

    Pewter Plate Award

  • Maryland Black-EyedSusan BookAward Nominee 2003

  • Featured in Channel 5WCVB 2002

    "CityLine" Sunday News Magazine

  • Parents' Choice Award 1999

    Silver Honor Award

  • Publisher's Weekly 1999

    "Pick of the Week"

School Visits

I greatly enjoys visiting schools and considers it a privilege to interact with the children and get feedback from them. As a mother of two children, I have focused on building a program with educational value and parallels to their curriculum as well as inspiring the young artist.

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“Students’ imagination and creativity are sparked by Eujin’s carefully constructed presentation. After the program, they are eager to create their own dragon!”

Cheryl Nelson (Creative Arts and Sciences Committee Curriculum Resource Center)