Interviews
Author Alan Dean Foster on the novelisation of IP: From Alien and Star Wars to Krull, Star Trek and beyond…
Prolific author Alan Dean Foster discusses cinematic IP, ghostwriting and his latest work.
“It celebrates two British passions – drinking tea and getting tattoos!”: Sophie Jonas-Hill on winning License This! with Tea for Tattoo
To find out more about the origins of Tea for Tattoo and where the award-winning brand is looking to go, we put the kettle on and sat down with Sophie.
Designer Wayne Lindsay on winning the 2021 Kelvyn Gardner License This! Competition at Brand Licensing Europe
Competition winner Wayne Lindsay discusses product design, creativity and how his ideas morph…
Barry Hughes, Managing Director of Golden Bear Toys, on soft toys and hard challenges
Golden Bear’s Barry Hughes talks about licensing soft toys – and developing ideas.
Elan Freedman, EVP Business Development & Licensing at Surge Licensing, on a life in licensing
Surge Licensing’s Elan Freedman reveals how he brings out the best in creative people…
Dot Dash Design’s Paula Rich and Christa Mavroudis on prints, patterns and projects
Paula Rich and Christa Mavroudis discuss creativity, collaboration and Dot Dash’s own print and pattern work influences how they create for brand partners.
Andrew Hogan on why Dan Dee International’s still thriving after 65 years in the toy business
Director of Global Licensing and International Sales Andrew Hogan talks all things Dan Dee International.
SoapBox Labs’ Jamie Beaumont on how voice tech can help brand owners create magical conversational experiences for kids
We spoke with Jamie Beaumont, COO at Soapbox Labs, to talk conversational TV, voice tech-infused toys and how voice can shape the future of education.
Numskull Designs’ Karl Mizen on designing Christmas jumpers for Jaws, Jurassic Park and Back to the Future
Karl Mizen, Creative Director at Numskull Designs, discusses how to successfully bring brands to life as Christmas jumpers.
Licensed to Charm’s Maggie Calmels on embracing trends, avoiding bandwagons and designing Frida Kahlo pieces
Maggie Calmels – Founder and Creative Director at Licensed to Charm – discusses her approach to bringing brands like Labyrinth, Pusheen and Frida Kahlo into jewellery.