Interviews

Sandra Powlette and Kai-Chuan Chao discuss the British Library’s astonishing array of IP.

“Being unapologetically authentic is part of our brand.” Matthew Gibson on design and attitude at Oddballs.

“The BR Merchant Navy Class ‘Clan Line’ locomotive helped turn Hornby’s fortunes around”: Simon Koher – former Marketing and Development Director at Hornby – on his new book and favourite launches.

Mattson Creative’s Ty Mattson talks creativity, fandom – and The Wizard of Oz.

“The Disney magazine portfolio now consists of six market-leading titles under Story House Egmont’s care”: In conversation with Story House Egmont’s Publishing & Global Brand Management Director, Laura Adnitt.

“We’ve seen a huge uptick in consumers who want retro-inspired products”: We talk Fantastic Four with JoAnn McLaughlin – Senior Vice President of Licensed Product Design & Development at Disney Consumer Products.

Pushing and respecting boundaries: David Sprei on Peter Rabbit, The Snowman and Spot.

Wow! Stuff’s Chief Innovation Officer, Jim Wyatt, and Head of Design Teddy Edwards, talk us through development of their latest Puppetronic creation.

“In the brand’s 55-year history, there has never been a bespoke style guide for it – until now!”: In conversation with Katie Huber, Senior Director of Licensing at Fred Rogers Productions.

How do the collections at the Imperial War Museums inspire products? William Smith reveals all…