“We always make the character the star”: Paula Ford on Hype’s approach to developing licensed greetings cards

Paula Ford, Creative Director at Hype, on why simplicity is the key when it comes to licensed card design.

Holly Marler – Creative Director at Cath Kidston – on the colour and character of the brand’s Care Bears collaboration

Creative Director Holly Marler discusses what a brand needs in order to mesh well with Cath Kidston’s aesthetic.

Steamforged Games’ Mat Hart and Sherwin Matthews on bringing Elden Ring to the tabletop

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

Blonde Sheep Licensing’s founder, Natasha Dyson, discusses her long career

Natasha Dyson: why now’s the right time for a Swizzels and Moonpig partnership

Maestro Media CEO Javon Frazier on putting IP creators and fans at the heart of product development

Maestro Media’s Javon Frazier discusses bringing brands like The Binding of Isaac and Sally Face into board games.

Hasbro’s Gray Bright on bringing Wordle into board games

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

Louisa Skevington on the RSPB’s sustainability-focused approach to licensing

Louisa Skevington – Product Licensing Manager at RPSB – talks us through recent launches from Half Moon Bay and Moorcroft.

Maestro Media CEO Javon Frazier on putting IP creators and fans at the heart of product development

Maestro Media’s Javon Frazier discusses bringing brands like The Binding of Isaac and Sally Face into board games.

From Birmingham to Brazil… Endemol Shine Brasil’s Fernanda Abreu on why Peaky Blinders resonates in the region

Fernanda Abreu – Head of Licensing at Endemol Shine Brasil – discusses launching the first clothing line for Peaky Blinders in Brazil.

As Asda brings Elf to their TV ads, Born Licensing’s David Born discusses the complexity of making it happen

David Born on bringing Buddy the Elf to Asda ads… And seasonal joy to TV viewers everywhere!

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