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.

A Roosevelt-raised toy designer will be among the marketing mavens pitching ideas for brands ranging from Dunkin' to Marshalls to Captain Morgan and more on the new NBC reality competition "On Brand ...

Discover how modern toy design combines organic sculpting with mechanical engineering principles, ensuring toys are safe, durable, and engaging, and how these design choices influence a child's ...

Gift Article 10 Remaining As a subscriber, you have 10 articles to gift each month. Gifting allows recipients to access the article for free. A former toy design studio in the West Loop is poised for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This photo provided by The Strong National Museum of Play shows Lite-Brite toys created by Burt Meyers part of the museum's ...