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Nick Harmon

Nick Harmon

Nick Harmon co-founded Randimals. It started with Oliver. Quirky composite beast plush, inspired by his Basset Lab mix, launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, earned Randimals the 2022 Autism Live Speech Builder Award, and appeared on *How I Built This*.

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Nick Harmon's Bio

Nick Harmon is the co-founder of Randomals, a Sun Valley, Idaho-based company that creates whimsical composite animal plush figures, beanies, and award-winning books. Originally from the United Kingdom, Harmon moved to the United States in 1992 and settled in Sun Valley, Idaho, where he has lived for more than three decades.

Before launching Randomals, Harmon built a professional background in creative work, brand development, and product storytelling. Those skills became the foundation for a company built around imaginative characters and meaningful narratives.

In 2018, Harmon co-founded Randomals with his brother Oliver Harmon. The company launched with a line of plush figures and beanies built around mixed-species creatures, each with its own personality. Signature characters like the Framal, a frog-camel composite, embody the brand's playful approach to design.

Randomals later expanded into award-winning children's books that reinforce its core message: what makes us different makes all of the difference in the world. The brand grew from a small creative project into a nationally recognized name with retail distribution and a loyal community of readers and collectors.

Harmon appeared on the How I Built This Advice Line with Guy Raz and Monica Nassif to share the Randomals story. Under his leadership, the company continues to develop new animal combinations and deepen its market presence.

Career Timeline

  • 1992Moved from UK to Sun Valley, Idaho

    Relocated from the United Kingdom to the mountain community of Sun Valley, Idaho, where he has lived for more than three decades.

  • 2005Creative and brand development work at Various

    Built professional background in creative work, brand development, and product storytelling.

  • 2018Co-founded Randomals

    Co-founded Randomals with brother Oliver Harmon, launching whimsical composite animal plush figures, beanies, and books.

  • 2020Randomals books win awards

    Randomals children's books received awards, reinforcing the brand's message that individuality and difference are strengths.

  • 2026Called into How I Built This Advice Line

    Appeared on the How I Built This Advice Line with Guy Raz and Monica Nassif to discuss Randomals and its growth.

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