Interviews

We dive into the creative process behind E.T.: Light Years From Home and Jurassic World: The Legacy of Isla Nublar with Deirdre Cross, VP at Funko Games, and Josh Manderville, Art Director at Funko Games.

ISSHO46 director Romario Lai discusses how traditional craftsmanship, sustainability and a focus on authenticity has fuelled the firm’s latest Pantone collaboration.

Jasen Wright – VP North America at WildBrain CPLG – talks us through his approach to crafting brand extensions for the likes of Strawberry Shortcake, Chip & Potato and Malibu.

Ahead of a panel session on food brand licensing at IFE Manufacturing later this month, Start Licensing Ian Downes highlights why it’s an exciting part of the licensing landscape.

Sean “Fletch” Fletcher, Senior Game Designer at USAopoly, tells us how the team translated a hugely popular mobile gaming experience into an exciting new board game brand.

Dario Spallone, CEO and Founder of D1 Milano, discusses his design-led approach to smart brand collaborations.

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes talks with Robyn Cowling – Head of Strategic Partnerships at Asgard Media – about how best to bring new companies into licensing.

Doug Rassi – CEO and Co-Founder of POLYWOOD – discusses sustainability, design and POLYWOOD’s Country Living collaboration.

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes speaks to Ian Hopkins, Director at Rocksax, about the blossoming world of band licensing – and what genres of music are best suited to his company’s product areas.

Bonny Hall – Global Product Director at Lovehoney – talks us through the design process behind the new collection, which includes the limited edition Fifty Shades of Grey Greedy Girl Rabbit.