Mattel teams with Italian designer Vivetta Ponti on limited edition UNO set
The game’s artwork is inspired by Vivetta’s style and love for animals.
Mondo’s Mike Bonanno and Hector Arce on giving brands like Godzilla and Gremlins the tiki mug treatment
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.
Informa’s Anna Knight on summits, trade shows and licensing jargon
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…
Scruffy Dog CEO Joe Bright on the magic of turning brands into entertainment experiences
Joe Bright on Scruffy Dog’s creative process, dream brands and what’s next…
From Peppa Pig and The Simpsons to Swizzels and Ben 10: Carl Richardson on sweet deals
Sweet Connexions founder Carl Richardson on how confectionery clients can enter new markets
Biscuiteers teams with Royal Horticultural Society for botanical biscuit collection
“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.
Fanattik’s Anthony Marks discusses which licences work for him… And what he won’t go near!
Anthony Marks on what makes Back to the Future, Willy Wonka and Harry Potter bankable brands for Fanattik
Fashion designer Sheila Rashid on keeping things subtle with her Jack Daniel’s collaboration
We caught up with Sheila to find out more about her creative process, and how she tackled designing a pair of overalls inspired by the iconic booze brand.
Sesame Workshop’s Theresa Fitzgerald on brand values – and what we can all learn from Cookie Monster
We caught up with Theresa to learn more about her history with brands, and what’s key to designing great product for Sesame Street.
Talking Brands: TV reruns… Board games… What deals should Top of the Pops consider next?
This month, industry figures are looking at the iconic BBC brand, Top of the Pops – and whether it has the potential to rise up the licensing charts.