Interviews
Brent Geppert from Educational Insights discusses play, puppets, pitching – and people
What does Senior Product Manager Brent Geppert look for in an Educational Insights product?
Marcel Pasternak of BionicToys discusses the power of words, nature – and respect
BionicToys inventor Marcel Pasternak on flexible bricks… And the power of nature’s design.
Galactic Sneeze’s Sara Farber and Bryan Wilson on creating a Curb Your Enthusiasm party game
We caught up with Sara to find out more about the development of the game, and why Spin Master was the perfect partner for the project.
Streamline Design’s David Yakos on creativity, curiosity and why we should be proud of our imaginations
We caught up with David to learn more about what set him on the path to design, how he found his way into toys – and what fuels his creativity.
Casdon’s Alex Reynolds on developing ideas, pitching – and exploring new avenues
Casdon’s Head of Research and Development, Alex Reynolds, discusses packaging, product and play.
Play Creators Award winners Andrew and Jack Lawson on designing Hasbro’s Ka-Blab
Ka-Blab designers Andrew and Jack Lawson discuss game development.
Gabe Lam – Design and Development Manager at Native Shoes – on designing the firm’s Crayola footwear collection
Native Shoes’ Gabe Lams talks us through the creative process behind the Crayola collection – and delves into how sustainability anchors the firm’s approach to footwear.
The team at PhoneSoap on opportunities for toy collaborations that educate, problem-solve and promote healthy habits
We caught up with the team to find out more about the firm’s approach to collaborating with brands on devices that disinfect toys.
Ryan Miller – creator of The Princess Bride Adventure Book Game – on how performing improv comedy shaped his approach to game design
We caught up with Ryan to find out more about the origins of his Princess Bride game – and find out how improv comedy shapes how he tackles design.
Industry legend Robert Fuhrer on developing the Spirograph Animator
Robert Fuhrer reveals how Nextoy, DubiToys and PlayMonster put a new spin on an old favourite.