Features

Which personality type is more useful for a career in toy and game invention? Inventors share their thoughts…

We asked figures in the industry for their favourite toy and game launches of the year. The only caveat… They couldn’t choose a product they were involved in!

Great for ideation or creativity kryptonite? Toy and game designers discuss AI-generated art.

GPI’s David Blanchard speaks with All Things Equal’s Eric Poses, Doozy Games’ David Stone and Eric Olsen, the inventor of Big G Creative’s Glyphics, about how best to get a game concept off the ground and onto shelves…

We asked figures in the industry for their favourite toy and game launches of the year. The only caveat… They couldn’t choose a product they were involved in!

We profile some of the toy and game concepts showcased by graduate design talent at this year’s New Designers show.

How do you tackle follow up? When does chasing become pestering? Would you still pitch to a company after being ‘ghosted’ by them? Inventors share their thoughts.

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.

Big Monster Toys’ Sam Unsicker, Peggy Brown Creative’s Peggy Brown, Ulco’s Don Ullman, Creating Unique Toys’ Adam Borton, PlayLenz’s Richard Heayes and ToyZone’s Alex Prieto tell us what guides their approach to inventing great kids’ games.

We asked industry figures for their thoughts on the success of Wordle and find out if its popularity could impact the board game space.