Rich Young, VP Creative and Managing Editor at ABLAZE, discusses creating a graphic novel that expands on – and feels authentic to – Asmodee’s smash-hit card game.

Taking place on Monday, September 19th at ExCeL London – the eve of BLE 2022 – the Brand Design Conference will explore the creativity and design thinking behind brand licensing.

The opportunity comes from Design Plus, Brunel’s ongoing design support programme which focuses on promoting and developing collaborations between Brunel and industry.

Phil Walker-Harding – inventor of titles like Sushi Go, Barenpark and Snakesss – discusses creating games with Australian themes for his new company, Joey Games.

“We look forward to meeting and developing relationships with incredibly talented creators from all over the world to see what exciting direction this could take the Ridley’s brand,” said Emma Holmes, Head of Brand for Ridley’s Games.

Nik Hallam discusses the vital work of global safety science leader, UL Solutions.

Taking place on Monday, September 19th at ExCeL London – the eve of BLE 2022 – the Brand Design Conference will explore the creativity and design thinking behind brand extensions.

The report explores the concept of diversity and inclusion amongst children and their parents – and what this looks like in the toys they play with.

FSV Design ApS’ Frederica Scott Vollrath talks us through her ‘easy to learn but hard to master’ approach to game invention.

Big Potato’s Dean Tempest discusses blending IP, execution and gameplay.