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Carl Rush on how his creative agency – Crush – gained a reputation as safe hands for big brands

Crush Creative’s founder, Carl Rush, discusses how he got started… And what keeps him going!

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Shaun the Sheep, The Gruffalo and the RNLI: Playpress’s Matthew Wright on what makes brands right for Playpress

Playpress founder Matthew Wright on what his family business looks for in a licence

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Pink Key Licensing’s Richard Pink discusses what the Pan Am brand stands for… And why gin fits the bill!

Richard Pink reveals how Pink Key Licensing and Silent Pool Distillers made Pan Am gin a reality

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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.

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Karl Mizen – Creative Director at Numskull Designs – reveals the characters, thinking and design behind CosCups

Which IP fits the Coscups range from Numskull Designs? Creative Director Karl Mizen tells all…

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Darren Lee Phillipson, Design_Lead_Play, Gigantosaurus

Design_Lead_Play’s Darren Lee Phillipson on crafting toys for Gigantosaurus

With United Smile’s Gigantosaurus toy line being showcased at the LA Toy Previews, we caught up with the designer of the range – design_lead_play’s Darren Lee Phillipson.

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Professor Puzzle founder Ben Meldrum on starting, growing – and the secret sauce that keeps them going

With 20 years in the industry, Ben Meldrum discusses great people, puzzles and products…

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Paper Engine, Keith Finch, Louise Clasby, Jason McKenzie

Paper Engine takes us inside the development of its Build Your Own paper toy kits

Paper Engine’s Keith Finch, Louise Clasby and Jason McKenzie on sustainability, Aardman and playing with paper.

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Penguin Ventures’ David Sprei on creativity, collaboration and keeping classic brands fresh

David Sprei – Commercial Director at Penguin Ventures – talks us through his history in licensing, and how he fuels creativity.

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Mattel’s Helen Self on the key to successful design relationships between licensors and licensees

Helen Self – Manager for Consumer Product Design EMEA at Mattel – on why Barbie is an inspiring brand to design for.

Carl Rush on how his creative agency – Crush – gained a reputation as safe hands for big brands

Shaun the Sheep, The Gruffalo and the RNLI: Playpress’s Matthew Wright on what makes brands right for Playpress

Pink Key Licensing’s Richard Pink discusses what the Pan Am brand stands for… And why gin fits the bill!

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

Karl Mizen – Creative Director at Numskull Designs – reveals the characters, thinking and design behind CosCups

Design_Lead_Play’s Darren Lee Phillipson on crafting toys for Gigantosaurus

Professor Puzzle founder Ben Meldrum on starting, growing – and the secret sauce that keeps them going

Paper Engine takes us inside the development of its Build Your Own paper toy kits

Penguin Ventures’ David Sprei on creativity, collaboration and keeping classic brands fresh

Mattel’s Helen Self on the key to successful design relationships between licensors and licensees

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