Mauro Porcini – SVP and Chief Design Officer at PepsiCo – on cultivating a human-centric creative culture

PepsiCo is celebrating 10 years of its Design + Innovation division with the launch of a new book: Good Design is For Everyone. We sat down with PepsiCo’s Mauro Porcini to discuss the book – and get his thoughts on creativity, design and brand collabs.

Tickle Me Elmo co-inventor Ron Dubren on creativity, in-house champions and ‘Elmo’s Law’

Ron Dubren talks Tickle Me Elmo, inventor collaborations – and his most underrated creation.

From Bond to Batwheels: Frank Tiessen, President of Carrera Revell Of Americas, discusses new brand collaborations

As Carrera celebrates its 60th anniversary, Frank Tiessen reveals the secret to the brand’s longevity.

How did A Charlie Brown Christmas become a board game? Scott Shillet on what’s new at Peanuts

Scott Shillet, VP, Global Hardlines and Promotions, Peanuts Worldwide LLC, on working with Funko Games

“The industry will transform”: Products of Change’s Helena Mansell-Stopher on helping brands progress their sustainability journey

Products of Change’s Helena Mansell-Stopher discusses why the SILC event is a must-attend.

“It’s a dream job!”: Artist Matthew Robert Davies discusses his work on Disney Lorcana

As we preview a brand-new card from the upcoming Disney Lorcana: Rise of the Floodborn, artist Matthew Robert Davies discusses illustrating for Ravensburger’s acclaimed TCG.

Caroline Mickler discusses Toxic Waste Hazardously Sour Candy’s new ranges

Leaving a sour taste? Caroline Mickler on the rise and rise of Toxic Waste Sour Candy

Funko Games’ Matt Christianson on bringing terror to the tabletop with The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: Slaughterhouse

Matt Christianson – Games Category Lead for Prospero Hall/Funko Games – discusses designing a game to make pulses pound.

From Universal Monsters to M3GAN: Paul Bufton on the year-round appeal of Universal’s horror portfolio

Paul Bufton – VP EMEA at Universal Products & Experiences – reveals what gives a scary movie brand potential.

“It’s bonkers, but welcome to licensing!”: The Point.1888’s Will Stewart on the value of exploring ‘out-there’ ideas

Will Stewart ­– Founder & MD of The Point.1888 – talks purpose, podcasts and playing in the food space.

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