toy design
Keeping the bar high in licensed toy design
Start Licensing’s Ian Downes takes a look at how toy and game brands have become their own force in the world of licensing, and how both companies and designers should be aiming for innovation when it comes to creating ranges based on existing IP.
Getting your cut of the nation’s pocket money
Fundamentally Children’s Dr. Amanda Gummer shares some tips as to how new toy designers can give their concepts the best chance of success.
Gender agenda?: A look at why toy and game design is a male-dominated space
We asked several key figures in the world of design for their thoughts on the issue, and whether this gender ratio reflected their own experiences in toy design.
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.