Anna van Slee

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Anna van Slee

Anna van Slee

Anna makes toys and games, because toys and games are awesome. There’s not one recipe for awesome sauce: Anna has led teams that have produced everything from comic books, to virtual worlds, to augmented reality mobile experiences. She’s designed playful experiences for global brands such as Nerf, Tonka, G.I. Joe, Furby, My Little Pony and Happy Meal. Anna brings her play expertise to beginners with her action-packed activity book Adventures in Experience Design, which she co-authored with UX guru and fellow cheese lover, Carolyn Chandler.

Come play dress-up with Anna at her playCHIC Fashion Show, or just follow her on Twitter at @AdventuringAnna.

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Profession
Strategy & Development Consultant
Category
- Strategy & Development Consultant
Location
- Illinois
- United States of America

Speaker Details

Profession
Strategy & Development Consultant
Category
- Strategy & Development Consultant
Location
- Illinois
- United States of America

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