“Keep it bold and simple”: Ryan Noonan – Art Director at GPI – on how games grab attention
Ryan Noonan, Art Director at GPI, talks us through his creative process – and we discuss whether we’re in a golden age for board game art.
Mattel details limited-edition Barbie collabs with female-founded companies for Women’s History Month
The range includes an Autumn Adeibgo headband, a candle from NETTE and shoes by Larroude – with proceeds going to the Barbie Dream Gap Project.
Embracer Group completes €2.75bn acquisition of Asmodee
Asmodee CEO Stéphane Carville, together with his management team, will continue to lead the group.
The Op’s Sean “Fletch” Fletcher on bringing the Disney Sorcerer’s Arena mobile game to the tabletop
Sean “Fletch” Fletcher, Senior Game Designer at The Op, tells us how the team translated a hugely popular mobile gaming experience into an exciting new board game brand.
“Almost everything we develop is born out of our manufacturing roots”: GPI’s David Blanchard on the studio’s design capabilities
David Blanchard – Vice President of Business Development and Design and Development Lead at GPI – on creativity, collaboration and the studio’s vast design capabilities.
Why design? Industry figures tell us what set them on the path to design
A love of toys? An inspirational teacher? An eye-opening exhibition? We asked figures from across the world of toy and game design what set them on the path to working in design and development.
Sophie la girafe plush, activity mats and rockers on the way from Dan Dee International’s Animal Adventure arm
“Sophie is a very special brand, and we know it’s in good hands with Dan Dee and Animal Adventure,” said Patti Becker, CEO of Anjar & Becker Associates, the licensing agent for Sophie la girafe.
Mattel’s Kenna O’Brien and NBCUniversal’s Vanessa Fung triumph in Designer/Inventor categories at WiT Wonder Women Awards 2022
“It’s a privilege and an honour to celebrate this incredible slate of 2022 Wonder Women Award winners and honourees,” said Janice Ross, WiT President.
KFC teams with Pillow Pets for giant Chicken Sandwich Snuggler plush
“Fans can snuggle up with the sandwich they love the most thanks to our KFC Chicken Sandwich Snuggler,” said Nick Chavez, chief marketing officer at KFC U.S.
Spin Master to remain toy partner for Batman and DC through to 2026
“DC is one of the most iconic brands in the world, and we’re excited to continue our partnership with Spin Master to bring the characters and stories to life through inspired toy collections,” said Warner Bros Consumer Products’ Sam Bushy.