Shimpei Takahashi

Shimpei Takahashi is a toy designer.

TED Speaker Bio
"Shimpei Takahashi has developed many toys for Bandai, including the popular Mugen Puchi Puchi, a game that exploits the universal love of popping bubble wrap. The toy received the Grand Prize "Trendy Toy" Award from the Japan Toy Association... In 2005, Takahashi invented a board game called Simpei, while he also works in the digital realm, having designed the social gaming app, Onedari Wanko (Fawning Puppy)." – Source: TED

Talks

 * Shimpei Takahashi: Play this game to come up with original ideas (May 2013)