Designers to banish pet peeves to Room 101 at Toy and Game Design Conference 2019
Making Things’ Fi Murray, Triclops Studios’ Rob Ames and Worlds Apart’s James Austin-Smith will look to convince creative consultant Deej Johnson that their pet hate deserves to go into Room 101.
Tony Serebriany on USAopoly’s ‘all-hands-on-deck’ approach to game development
We caught up with Tony Serebriany, Director of Inventor Relations and International Sales at The OP, to learn more about the creative culture at the company, as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.
New dates for this year’s Play Creators Festival
The three-day festival is moving one week earlier than previously announced (2nd – 4th September).
Gamely’s Hazel Reynolds on game design, creativity and Dragons’ Den
We caught up with Reynolds to learn more about where she find inspiration for games, and whether her appearance on Dragons’ Den was as scary as it sounds.
Ethical Toy Program teams with Save the Children to expand well-being programs
Partnership kicks off with a webinar series exploring innovation, opportunities and best practices to support child rights in the toy industry.
Bananagrams enjoys over 30% growth in the UK in Q1 2019
The increase in sales comes one year after Asmodee became the official UK supplier for the hit word.
Hasbro joins Mojo Pitch 2019
“It is a key event on our yearly calendar as we meet with talented students, inventors (new and old) and industry colleagues in a great and innovative environment.”
Brett J. Gilbert on the origins of his new brain teaser card game, Rubik’s Match
We caught up with Gilbert to learn more about where the idea came from for his Rubik’s card game, and whether the constraints of our Design Challenge event helped (or hindered) his creative process.
LEGO Harry Potter, Feisty Pets and Fortnite Monopoly up for accolades at 2019 International Licensing Awards
“This elite group of nominees is truly representative of the global licensing community, showcasing the creativity and innovation that is part of our industry’s DNA,” said LIMA president Maura Regan.
Mitchel Wu on celebrating great toy design through photography
We caught up with Wu to learn more about his creative process, and why he believes we’re living in ‘the golden age of toys’.