Interviews

Sharon Zuckerman, VP of Design at Far Out Toys, talks us through development of the company’s recent doll line – and how it aims to stand out in a busy category.

Tara McGrath – Head of Inventor Relations & Innovation at Mattel – on why inventors remain crucial to the company’s ongoing success.

Julien Sharp – Asmodee’s General Manager for the US – on her origins in the industry, inventor advice and the blurring lines between hobby and mass market games.

WilkStudio’s Brian Wilk and Chappy Hour Toys and Games’ Brian ‘Chappy’ Chapman discuss how decades at Hasbro shaped them as inventors.

Grégory Grard on how his party game experience shapes how he tackles strategy titles.

How Soy Sauce, air pressure and real inspiration led to Hasbro’s new range of water toys.

Nextoy’s Robert Fuhrer talks us through the development of Power Saber – and why Goliath proved to be a perfect partner for the project.

The founders of Wayfarer Games talk us through the origins of their debut title – A Wayfarer’s Tale: The Journey Begins – and look ahead to what’s next.

Connetix founders Dave Alexander and Brea Brand on building their construction-toy brand.

Clixo’s Assaf Eshet tells us how he’s helping teachers utilize Clixo kits with the Clixo Classroom online portal.