Interview
Marty Pardoe of Bubblegum Stuff discusses notebooks, Post-its and product design
Bubblegum Stuff product designer Marty Pardoe on having ideas – and not being a scarecrow.
WooHoo Workshop’s Courtney Pearson on inventing, inspiration and ideas that arrive in dreams
We chat with WooHoo Workshop’s Courtney Pearson about where ideas come from, her education in toy design – and why now is a good time to be an inventor.
Amanda Gummer discusses how her Good Toy Guide is joining forces with The Toy Association to look at STEAM Toy Assessment
Research psychologist Dr. Amanda Gummer on why STEAM Toy Assessment needs structure.
Spin Master’s Tal Schrieber reveals the three biggest mistakes inventors make
Tal Schreiber from Spin Master on the difference between inventors and designers.
Colorway Game Labs’ Omari Akil on bringing DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince into board games with Summertime
We caught up with Omari to find out more about his approach to game design – and delve into how he translated a smash hit song into an engaging tabletop experience.
Mattel Television’s Rob David on Masters of the Universe: Revelation – and the three pillars that guide how the firm brings toy brands to TV
Rob David – Executive Producer of Masters of the Universe: Revelation and Vice President, Content Creative at Mattel Television – takes us inside the development of the new show.
Zach Schiff-Abrams – Head of Creative Development at Exploding Kittens – on what they’re looking for from the inventor community
As the firm ramps up its global inventor outreach, we spoke with Zach Schiff-Abrams – Head of Creative Development at Exploding Kittens – about the recent Happy Salmon acquisition, and what the team are looking for from inventors.
Warner Bros.’ Nomi Vela on keeping storytelling at the heart of Space Jam: A New Legacy’s toy lines
With a wave of toys and games hitting shelves for “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” we caught up with Nomi to find out more about why it was key to keep storytelling at the heart of the range.
Florian Muller discusses working for LEGO Group… And the design of the adidas Superstar sneaker
From sports cars that really work to sporty sneakers that don’t… Designer Florian Muller on building things in LEGO
The Last Gameboard’s Shail Mehta and Lee Allentuck on innovation, immersion and evolution in the tabletop space
Gameboard CEO and Co-Founder Shail Mehta and the firm’s Head of Content, Lee Allentuck, tell us how designers and publishers alike can engage with the innovative new platform.