Interview
Afro Unicorn founder April Showers discusses the rise and rise of her representative brand
“I went to find a unicorn emoji that represented me… And I couldn’t.” April Showers on Afro Unicorn
Mauro Porcini – SVP and Chief Design Officer at PepsiCo – on cultivating a human-centric creative culture
PepsiCo is celebrating 10 years of its Design + Innovation division with the launch of a new book: Good Design is For Everyone. We sat down with PepsiCo’s Mauro Porcini to discuss the book – and get his thoughts on creativity, design and brand collabs.
Tickle Me Elmo co-inventor Ron Dubren on creativity, in-house champions and ‘Elmo’s Law’
Ron Dubren talks Tickle Me Elmo, inventor collaborations – and his most underrated creation.
From Bond to Batwheels: Frank Tiessen, President of Carrera Revell Of Americas, discusses new brand collaborations
As Carrera celebrates its 60th anniversary, Frank Tiessen reveals the secret to the brand’s longevity.
How did A Charlie Brown Christmas become a board game? Scott Shillet on what’s new at Peanuts
Scott Shillet, VP, Global Hardlines and Promotions, Peanuts Worldwide LLC, on working with Funko Games
“The industry will transform”: Products of Change’s Helena Mansell-Stopher on helping brands progress their sustainability journey
Products of Change’s Helena Mansell-Stopher discusses why the SILC event is a must-attend.
“It’s a dream job!”: Artist Matthew Robert Davies discusses his work on Disney Lorcana
As we preview a brand-new card from the upcoming Disney Lorcana: Rise of the Floodborn, artist Matthew Robert Davies discusses illustrating for Ravensburger’s acclaimed TCG.
Caroline Mickler discusses Toxic Waste Hazardously Sour Candy’s new ranges
Leaving a sour taste? Caroline Mickler on the rise and rise of Toxic Waste Sour Candy
Funko Games’ Matt Christianson on bringing terror to the tabletop with The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: Slaughterhouse
Matt Christianson – Games Category Lead for Prospero Hall/Funko Games – discusses designing a game to make pulses pound.
From Universal Monsters to M3GAN: Paul Bufton on the year-round appeal of Universal’s horror portfolio
Paul Bufton – VP EMEA at Universal Products & Experiences – reveals what gives a scary movie brand potential.







