Interview
Game designer Fabio Lopiano talks Shackleton Base – and why he’s drawn to themes grounded in reality
Fabio Lopiano – co-designer of Shackleton Base – discusses design, creativity and his most underrated creation.
Product Counsel’s Robert Yusim talks ZipString, Nockles – and the key to fruitful collaborations
“Every day is different”: Robert Yusim talks us through the perks of having a diverse client list.
“It felt really innovative!”: Hasbro’s Tanya Thompson and IDEO’s Matt Callahan talk Drop Trivia
Tanya Thompson – Senior Director of Inventor Relations at Hasbro Games – and Matt Callahan – Design Director at IDEO – on the origins of Drop Trivia.
Designer Tomáš Holek on the origins of SETI – and what helps complex games feel intuitive
Tomáš Holek reveals whether theme or mechanics came first for his tabletop strategy title, SETI.
Richard Gill discusses luck, persistence – and why price compression hurts inventors
“The industry has been amazing to me.” Richard Gill on why he’s happy to be back at McGill Associates.
Funko’s Director of Group Licensing & Retail Strategy, Lucy Salisbury, talks music, sport and more
“I’m absolutely loving it!” Lucy Salisbury on Funko’s new strategy – and her own increased remit.
See Jane Fun’s Jane Bredemus on creating crafts designed for play, not display
Inventor Jane Bredemus talks putty products, Sticker Stackers and her kid-centric approach to design.
Hasbro’s Evan Brooks takes us inside the design process on TRANSFORMERS – and reveals his most underrated creation!
Hasbro’s Evan Brooks – Product Designer on the TRANSFORMERS team – talks design, innovation and what makes the brand unique.
Moodles creator Joanna Paul and LoCoco Licensing’s Peter LoCoco on building the brand beyond toys
“It has an incredible opportunity; it’s about finding the people who believe in it”: Joanna Paul and Peter LoCoco on the Moodles story so far.
The Rubik’s Cube at 50: Ernö Rubik tells Pete Jenkinson how the iconic puzzle came to be
“I don’t like the word invention” Ernö Rubik reveals how he discovered the eponymous Cube 50 years ago…