Posted on 1st May 2025
	By Billy Langsworthy
	
		
Adam Carson – Director of Product Innovation at Fat Brain Toys – will explore shed light on the company’s approach to design at this year’s Play Creators Conference.
His session – titled ‘Chasing Play and Designing Without Permission’ – will explore how Fat Brain looks to make toys by breaking the mold.
Fat Brain Toys is behind recent ranges like Air Toobz, Pretendables, Plip, Foosbots and PlayTab.
This year’s Play Creators Conference is taking place at London’s Stamford Bridge Stadium on Wednesday, June 25th. To book your ticket, head to: https://playcreatorsconference.co.uk/product/play-creators-conference-ticket/
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