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.

Steve Perrin, Senior VP and Production at design agency Seven Towns, gives us his perspective on the ever changing landscape of the toy and game industry.

One Dear World is the firm behind a line of popular multicultural dolls.

“What Mojo Nation is doing throughout the year is fantastic and we expect this to be the crowning event of the year,” said Seven Towns’ Steve Perrin.

We caught up with TOMY’s head of R&D to discuss his design journey in the toy space, the creative culture at TOMY and how he assesses creativity in the industry.

Taking place at the Design Museum in London on Wednesday, September 12th, the event aims to encourage more product design students to take up careers in the toy and game space.

“Partnering with Games Workshop fulfills a lifelong dream of contributing to the Warhammer universe,” said Mark Gerhard, CEO and co-founder of PlayFusion.

Firm sets up new division, Asmodee Entertainment, with former Games Workshop exec Andy Jones at the helm.

“We made PlayTable to bring people together and rediscover the magic of the communal gaming experience,” said Jimmy Chen, CEO and co-founder of Blok.Party.

We caught up with Rob Ames and Luc Hudson to learn more about the firm’s fresh design space, as well as its new Invention Hub arm.