AWARD WINNING CREATIVE TEAM POSITIONED
TO SPIN OUT ORIGINAL GAMES AND GIFTS
FunHub Creative LLC Specializes In Working with Retailers, Inventers and Publishers to Bring Fun, Original Products from Concept to Shelf
Seattle WA (December 19th 2008) – When Seattle game company Front Porch Classics, Inc. merged with New York based Sababa Toys in 2007 many Front Porch Classics employees faced the difficult decision of what to do next. For the core creative team at Front Porch Classics the choice was simple; continue working together and have fun making games.
“One of the things we learned at Front Porch is that working in the game industry is a calling for us,” says FunHub Creative, Co-Founder and Creative Envoy Steve Hart. “Each of us loves the process of making games and we love working with each other, so it really made sense for us to find something where we could stick together.”
The result is FunHub Creative, LLC, a one stop, full service product development studio specializing in bringing original board games and gift items from concept to shelf.
While at Front Porch Classics, each of the four FunHub Creative Co-Founders contributed in different ways to the unique design approach of Front Porch Classics games, which quickly gained a reputation for producing quality titles with aesthetically pleasing designs.
“What we did at Front Porch was really unique in the game industry at that time,” says Hart. “The ‘coffee table’ design aesthetic opened up many retail channels that traditionally did not carry games such as gift boutiques, department stores and even home furnishing locations.”
Combining their knowledge of the gift industry with their love and experience of game development, FunHub Creative believes their skill set offers retailers, inventors and publishers a unique solution to their gift and game needs.
“In this current economic climate retailers and publishers need options to increase their margins,” says Hart. “What FunHub can do is develop, from concept to shelf, exclusive products that fit specific needs and provide brand distinction all at a lower cost. Today it’s all about the margin.”
In addition to producing exclusive products for retailers and original games for publishers, FunHub Creative also offers a full selection of development services such as graphic design, illustration, component and packaging design, manufacturing, sourcing and oversight. Currently FunHub Creative is working with Seattle based Discovery Bay Games on a number of original products to be released beginning spring ’09. In addition, FunHub Creative will be launching its own concepts through select retailers beginning fall ’09.
While at Front Porch Classics, the FunHub Creative team collected a number of covetous game awards including the Family Fun Magazine Toy of the Year award, the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Seal and the Dr. Toy Top 10 Game of the Year award. While the FunHub Creative team looks forward to continuing their award winning success, the real reward comes from being able to work together doing something they all love.
About FunHub Creative:
FunHub Creative is a one stop, full service product development studio specializing in bringing original board games and gift items from concept to shelf. Our award winning staff of game designers, graphic artists, writers, editors, and project managers work with inventors, publishers, retailers and factories to create innovative and original products for market. For more information go to www.funhubcreative.com
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Contact steve@funhubcreative.com
