Richard Heayes
Twenty-eight is the new eight
Heayes Design and PlayLenz’s Richard Heayes takes a look at the booming market for adults buying toys and games, and why toy firms, and designers, should take note.
Putting time on design
Heayes Design and PlayLenz founder Richard Heayes shares his thoughts on the issue of how long it should take to develop a toy or game.
The future of play
Heayes Design and PlayLenz founder Richard Heayes shares his thoughts on what makes for a successful tech toy, and gazes into his crystal ball at what the future of this exciting sector has to offer.
The story behind Sceno
Heayes Design’s Richard Heayes talks us through the inspiration behind Sceno, his new line of themed panels that bring bricks to life.
Richard Heayes on the launch of his new invention studio, PlayLenz
We caught up with Heayes to find out why he feels just as creative now as when he first started out 25 years ago.
The Crit
Heayes Design’s Richard Heayes takes a look at the single biggest issue most new inventors face: handling criticism.
Design your future in toys
Heayes Design’s Richard Heayes takes a look where’s best to start if you’re looking to break into the world of toy and game design.
The business of toy design
Heayes Design founder Richard Heayes offers up some ground rules for anyone looking to invent in the toy business.