Succeeding Ellis in the position of acting chair of FIT’s Toy Design program is Susan Baumbach.

We asked figures in the industry for their favourite toy and game launches of the year. The only caveat… They couldn’t choose a product they were involved in!

“This brand has a huge amount of potential and we are so excited for what 2023 and beyond has in store,” said Olivia Wiggett, Commercial Manager for The Point.1888.

The list recognises companies of all sizes and industries that have had an outstanding influence on their communities, their industries, the environment, or society as a whole.

Gavin Ucko on how The Happy Puzzle Company creates happiness… One puzzle at a time!

Game inventor Danielle Begnaud tells how she brought Waggin’ Words to market.

Steamforged Games’ Mat Hart and Sherwin Matthews discuss design, crowdfunding and the importance of not trying to please everyone.

Fat Brain Toys’ Mark Carson on inventors, industry evolutions and the most underrated Fat Brain product.

Gray Bright – Senior Director of Product Design and Development at Hasbro Gaming ­– on the collaborative design process behind Wordle: The Party Game.

Christian Castro – Director of Product Development at What Do You Meme? – discusses why the competitiveness of the party game space fosters creativity.