Interviews

Bubblegum Stuff’s Courtney Wood talks gifts, games and trend-spotting

We caught up with Courtney to learn more about the origins of the company and find out about why its new range of games marks something of an evolution for the firm.

Mojo 100 Rising Star Sam Roberts on working for So Sound and playing with toys

So Sound’s Toy and Game Designer Sam Roberts talks cats, coffee and coming up with ideas.

Fisher-Price’s Nikki Bauman on understanding inventors – and overthinking ideas

Nikki Bauman discusses Fisher-Price’s process, inventor relations, and killing creativity.

Golden Bear Co-founder Christine Nicholls talks toys, values and staying curious

Christine Nicholls of Golden Bear on family values, being bold and moving forward.

Semi Co-op’s Rachel Kremer and Heinze Havinga on celebrating great game design through comics

We caught up with Rachel and Heinze to learn more about the origins of Semi Co-op, and why comics is a perfect vehicle for celebrating great game design.

LEGO Ninjago Design Manager Michael Svane Knap on inspiration… And what’s next for the brand

Michael Svane Knap Design Manager, LEGO Ninjago, on toys, inspiration and bridging media…

Nick Prueher on how a cocktail of bad dates and retro slumber party games inspired his new dating board game, Dream Crush

We caught up with Nick to find out more about how he came up with Dream Crush, and why watching obscure VHS tapes helps to fuel his creativity.

Jazwares’ Naomi Brugnatelli on why there’s never been a better time to be an inventor

We caught up with Naomi to find out more about how she got her start in the world of toy and games, her new role at Jazwares and why she feels there’s never been a better time to be an inventor.

TOMY legend Alpesh Patel on breaking toys, dinosaurs for toddlers and creative filters

Alpesh Patel, Vice President, Global Toy Design at TOMY, talks to us about Toomies, Jurassic Park and the one question he always asks himself…

Inventors Scott Pease and Jeff Swenty on how video games helped them design the hit toy brand Snap Ships

Snap Ships inventors Scott Pease and Jeff Swenty on building modular toys, pitching to PlayMonster… And how the brand may look in 2030.

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