10 Minute Design Chat

10 Minute Design Chat

By Chris Kingsnorth and Rob SparksLeisureGames
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10 Minute Design Chat episodes

  • Episode 18: Designing Games for Kids (with Dr Max Davie)

    In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris are joined by Dr Max Davie; Dad, paediatrician and advocate for the power of play, to discuss designing (and modifying) games for children. 

    -Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at 10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk

    -Find social links + show notes at linktr.ee/10MDChat

    -Follow us on Instagram @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)

    14 min
  • Episode 17: Game Design as a Hobby (with Juan Maiolino)

    In this episode, Rob and Chris are joined by Juan Maiolino, Argentinian civil engineering student and hobby game designer, to discuss game design as a way to relax and spend time with friends.

    -Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at 10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk

    -Find social links + show notes at linktr.ee/10MDChat

    -Follow us on Instagram @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)

    12 min
  • Episode 16: Mint Tins

    In this episode, Rob and Chris discuss the versatility and durability of mint tins as a game component, and how size constraints can spark innovation in your game designs.

    -Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at 10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk

    -Find social links + show notes at linktr.ee/10MDChat

    -Follow us on Instagram @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)

    13 min
  • Episode 15: Wellbeing (with Dr Gandalf)

    In this episode, Rob and Chris are joined by Dr Gandalf, GP and board gaming wizard, to discuss the benefits of tabletop games for mindfulness and wellbeing. 

    -Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at 10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk

    -Find social links + show notes at linktr.ee/10MDChat

    -Follow us on Instagram @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)

    12 min
  • Episode 14: Timers

    In this episode, Rob and Chris discuss the inevitable passage of time, and how to incorporate timers of different types into your game designs.

    -Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at 10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk

    -Find social links + show notes at linktr.ee/10MDChat

    -Follow us on Instagram @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)

    10 min
  • Episode 13: Game Translation (with Maisy Hatchard)

    In this episode, Rob and Chris are joined by Japanese translator, board game player and tea lover Maisy Hatchard to discuss the art of tabletop game translation.

    -Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at 10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk

    -Find social links + show notes at linktr.ee/10MDChat

    -Follow us on Instagram @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)

    13 min
  • Episode 12: Graphic Design (with Rory Muldoon)

    In this episode, Rob and Chris are joined by Rory Muldoon, triple threat graphic designer, artist and game designer, to discuss the vital importance of clear visual communication. 

    -Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at 10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk

    -Find social links + show notes at linktr.ee/10MDChat

    -Follow us on Instagram @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)

    14 min
  • Episode 11: Inspiration (with Bez Shahriari)

    In this episode, Rob and Chris are joined by Bez Shahriari, designer of the ELL Deck, Yogi and Kitty Cataclysm to discuss inspiration. What is it, where do you find it and how do you use it? 

    -Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at 10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk

    -Find social links + show notes at linktr.ee/10MDChat

    -Follow us on Instagram @tabletopapprentice and @boardgamebud

    14 min
  • Episode 10: Boards

    In this episode of 10 Minute Design Chat, Rob and Chris discuss what constitutes a ‘board’ and how to use alternative gaming surfaces in your designs. 

    -Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at 10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk

    -Find social links + show notes at linktr.ee/10MDChat

    -Follow us on Instagram @tabletopapprentice (Chris) and @boardgamebud (Rob)

    10 min
  • Episode 9: Sustainability (with Gemma Newton)

    In this episode, Rob and Chris are joined by Gemma Newton; designer, publisher and sustainability advocate, to discuss steps that we can take to make our games better for the planet.

    -Find the 10 Minute Design Challenge at 10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk

    -Find social links + show notes at linktr.ee/10MDChat

    13 min

About 10 Minute Design Chat

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Have you ever thought about designing a tabletop game? Do you have 10 minutes to spare? Join Chris Kingsnorth, founder of 10minutedesignchallenge.co.uk, and Rob Sparks, Creative Director at Board Game Bud, for laid-back discussions about tabletop game design and the board game community.