A recent move by University of Minnesota could help spawn the next generation of local toymakers. This semester, the U's College of Design will offer-for the first time-a toy product design class.

Design, at its heart, should be about making things better. Whether aesthetically or experientially, the craft should operate as a seamless bridge between a product’s function and the person operating ...

Beau Warren, Lead Toy Designer at Redemption Plus, crafts toy designs aimed at bringing joy to children and adults alike.Warren prioritizes creating products that elicit happiness, considering it the ...