Celebrity

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

“We are beyond excited to celebrate this magical community and bring everyone together for an epic fan festival – more than a traditional fan fest, a true experiential celebration… A must-see event,” said Peter van Roden, Senior Vice President of Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment.

Start Licensing’s Ian Downes looks at how brands can thrive in the alcohol space – and why booze brands themselves are soaring in areas like snacks, fashion and accessories.

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.

The competition reality show will see 456 real players enter the game in pursuit of a $4.56 million cash prize.

“As we adjust to new work expectations and cultures, we believe there’s never been a more meaningful time to draw from a master who was always ahead of his time,” said Allan Smith, senior vice president, chief revenue officer of Steelcase.

The set was designed by Truman Cheng, a 25-year old Hong Kong-based LEGO fan, through a submission on the LEGO Ideas platform.

“Any initiative which not only draws attention to but actually enables access to the fabulous artwork associated with the Mr Bean Animation series, I welcome with open arms,” said Mr Bean co-creator Rowan Atkinson.

“Being able to work on collections centred around the things that shaped me growing up is the basis of what the Kith brand is built on,” said Kith founder Ronnie Fieg.

The name change comes as CAA acquires full ownership of the business.