Interview
Matt Nuccio on what to expect from the United Inventors Association’s new Toy Advisory Board
Design Edge President Matt Nuccio talks us through why the UIA has put together a Toy Advisory Board – and who’s involved.
Peppa Pig, Bluey and more: an interview with Andrew Carley, Director of Global Licensing at BBC Studios
The ever-popular Andrew Carley discusses his path to BBC Studios… And what’s next for the Bluey brand.
Game designer and author James Wallis discusses his new book, Everybody Wins: The Greatest Board Games Ever Made
James Wallis talks us though his new book – Everybody Wins – that shines a spotlight on the winners, and losers, of the Spiel des Jahres awards.
Dominic Sander on how data drives design at Moonbug Entertainment
Dominic Sander – Hardlines Product Development Manager at Moonbug Entertainment – discusses creativity, collaboration and CoComelon.
Magic Mountain co-creator Jens-Peter Schliemann on the benefits of bringing ‘toy-thinking’ into game design
Game designer Jens-Peter Schliemann discusses the story behind his Kinderspiel des Jahres-winning Magic Mountain.
Gray Matters Games’ Joe Barron on the power of asking ‘Could this be a game?’
Joe Barron – founder of Gray Matters Games – discusses the origins of titles like You Bet-Cha!, The Game of Wolf and Word Wipeout.
Mark Solomon, SVP at BYJU’S, on Osmo’s unique approach to teaching through play
Mark Solomon, SVP at BYJU’s, talks creativity, education and Osmo’s latest launch: the Reading Adventure.
George Gomez – Chief Creative Officer at Stern Pinball – takes us inside the design of the firm’s new James Bond machines
Stern Pinball’s Chief Creative Officer, George Gomez, discusses creating pinball machines for some of the world’s biggest brands.
Game designer Bob Kamp on Blank Slate, Ferret Out and the magic of ‘A-ha!’ moments
Bob Kamp tells us about the origins of his popular party game Blank Slate, and what to expect from his latest creation, Ferret Out.
Adam Ashley on developing Goodtimer, an interactive toy that promotes healthy habits and good choices
Adam Ashley, Founder and CEO of Plus Up, discusses potential partnership possibilities for Goodtimer, a toy that empowers children to make good choices.