Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at how Royal Mail has cemented the iconic design status of its Machin stamps through a smart partnership with Rug Maker.

“We’re honoured to be collaborating with one of our all-time favourite companies Tony’s Chocolonely,” said James Watt, BrewDog CEO and Co-Founder.

“Everyone loves a local pub and it doesn’t get more local than this – in the garden, in the lounge, in the bath – we’ve designed a pub that fits in anywhere,” said Luke Hales, channel director for Dave.

The game’s artwork is inspired by Vivetta’s style and love for animals.

We caught up Mike Bonanno and Hector Arce, Creative Directors of Mondo’s Toy and Collectibles division, to find out more about how the company approaches design – and what fuels their creativity.

Anna Knight, VP of Licensing at Informa Market, gives us the lowdown on the firm’s upcoming events and explains why licensing jargon should be dropped to make the industry more designer-friendly…

Joe Bright on Scruffy Dog’s creative process, dream brands and what’s next…

Sweet Connexions founder Carl Richardson on how confectionery clients can enter new markets

“Over the years, our Spring collections have become a real Biscuiteers classic, so there was no better a partnership for us than with the RHS,” said Biscuiteers.

Anthony Marks on what makes Back to the Future, Willy Wonka and Harry Potter bankable brands for Fanattik