Interviews
Tomato Source’s Emma Beeson on designing a medallion celebrating 100 years of Britains Farm Toys
Start Licensing’s Ian Downes talks to Tomato Source’s Emma Beeson about the design process behind a limited-edition medallion celebrating 100 years of Britains Farm Toys.
Tom Gates Entertainment’s Tessa Moore on how the popular book series became a multi-category brand
Tessa Moore, Head of Marketing at Tom Gates Entertainment, discusses the brand’s journey from publishing to consumer products
“Creativity in licensing is at an all-time high”: Informa’s Anna Knight on design, innovation and returning to live events with BLE 2021
We caught up with Anna Knight – VP of Licensing at Informa Markets – to find out why BLE 2021 is a must-attend show for the industry’s designer community.
The Point.1888’s Janine Richmond discusses how creativity, humour and fun fuel partnerships for Tom Gates
Janine Richmond, Head of Product and Brand at The Point.1888, tells us what the agency has planned for the smash-hit Tom Gates brand.
The Point.1888 founder Will Stewart celebrates seven years in licensing – and explains why he’s launching Story.1888
Will Stewart, founder of The Point.1888, on growing the company – and launching a marketing agency.
Morgan Lane founder Morgan Curtis on creating a luxury Monopoly nightwear collection
We caught up with Morgan Curtis to find out more about her approach to designing nightwear – and why Monopoly proved a perfect fit for Morgan Lane.
Lee Keeper – Creative Director of Woodmansterne – reveals why there’s nothing like getting a greeting card
Art, brands and staying in touch: Woodmansterne’s Creative Director, Lee Keeper, on licensed greeting cards
Aardman’s Rob Goodchild discusses the key to designing great products for Morph
A new category of BLE’s Kelvyn Gardner License This! competition is inviting designers to submit concepts based around Morph. Aardman’s Rob Goodchild tell us more.
Eminent Wines Ltd.’s founder, Jerome J. Jacober, on the feel, taste and sensation of brands
Jerome J. Jacober discusses how his bespoke beverage company delivers brand experiences with taste.
Champion Brewing Company’s Hunter Smith on bringing board game icon Catan into beer
Fresh from debuting the first beer in the Catan series, we caught up with Champion founder Hunter Smith to find out more how he approached bringing a board game brand into beer.