Awards
ADI, Compasso d’Oro. Shortlisted young designers section
Hamleys Toy of the Year 2005
The Giftware Association award for ‘Best Toy’ 2006
Slow Toy Awards - Winner 2014
London Toy Fair - ‘Best Speciality Toy 2014’, ‘Creative Toy 2017’ and ‘Hero Toy 2018’ categories
16 Practical Pre-School Awards
5 Good Toy Awards
2 Top Toys Gold awards
also Shortlisted and Highly Commended for many other awards
Selected Press
Designing Play: The Importance of Toy Design in Childhood Development
In this article commissioned by Global Toy News I look at how, in the world of toys, the role of design is much more than mere aesthetics or function, it is an incredible tool for children’s holistic development.
- by Valeria Miglioli for GLOBAL TOY NEWS
ToyNews feature - Outdoor Learning and Play
Discussing the countless benefits of outdoor learning and play, and how the toy industry can facilitate it with innovative products and creative play experiences.
- by Robert Hutchins
MOJO Nation Interview
“My ethos is to design toys that enrich, stimulate, educate and solve problems”: Valeria Miglioli on the launch of her new toy design consultancy, Pumpkin Projects.
- by Billy Langsworthy
Sustainability in the Toy Industry
Discussing eco-friendly design, manufacturing and social sustainability at this panel session chaired by Helena Mansell-Stopher, Founder of Products of Change.
Part of the Play Creators Conference 2020.
- by MOJO Nation Play Festival
ToyNews Interview
Valeria Miglioli has made her return to the scene with a clear cut and defined message to present to the market; that this is an industry that should always strive to be better than what it was before
- by Robert Hutchins
Isolation Ideation article
This ‘forced’ time we are spending with each other as families, is probably the best opportunity we will ever have to allow life to slow down, reconnect with our children and think about what is important.
- by Valeria Miglioli for MOJO Nation