The Brand Radar: HomeLess Made and the importance of products with purpose

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes takes a look at HomeLess Made, a company whose greetings cards, tees and badges showcases artwork from creatives that have experience of homelessness or a mental health condition.

WildBrain CPLG’s Michael Ogunseitan on creativity, innovation and asking “What if?”

Michael Ogunseitan – Creative Services Director at WildBrain CPLG – on disruption, creative constraints and the teacher that set him on the path to design.

The Brand Radar: Museum Selection and the benefits of a design-led approach to heritage licensing

With Museum Selection turning 20 this year, Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at how the retailer is a good example of how to succeed through a laser-like focus on product, design and presentation.

Doodlebug Design’s Maria Thomas on style guides, social media and Minions spaghetti

Maria Thomas, Director at Doodlebug Design, discusses the key to designing a great style guide.

ARTiSTORY brings Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and TECNO together for TECNO CAMON 19 Pro Mondrian Edition

“It’s incredible to see the work of Piet Mondrian serve as inspiration for a completely new kind of smartphone design,” said Debra LaKind, Senior Director of Intellectual Property & Business Development at Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

Kith to mark 60 years of Spider-Man with apparel, pop-up shop and comic book

“Our goal was to kick-off his 60th anniversary with a collaboration that captured Spider-Man’s timeless and effortlessly cool DNA; we couldn’t think of a better partner than Kith to deliver on this through their creative lens,” said Paul Gitter, SVP at Marvel Consumer Products.

Brands Untapped teams with Brand Licensing Europe to launch Brand Design Conference

Taking place on Monday, September 19th at ExCeL London – the eve of BLE 2022 – the Brand Design Conference will explore the creativity and design thinking behind brand extensions.

Jordi Burgues, Product Manager at SD Toys, on creating puzzles for Descent!, Twilight Imperium – and more

From Arkham Horror to Keyforge!, Dobble and more: Jordi Burgues discusses great images for puzzles.

Samira Henley on amplifying the voices of diverse creators with Jewel Branding’s Artist Series initiative

Jewel Branding’s Samira Henley reveals the three things they look for in new artists.

Rocket Licensing readies brand activity for Beano’s 85th anniversary celebrations

“We’re looking forward to working with existing and new partners to ensure the anniversary is one to remember,” said Charlie Donaldson, joint MD at Rocket Licensing.

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