Innovation of Traditional Play with Toy Maker David Beker

08/12/2025 32 min Temporada 4 Episodio 12

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Your Daily Chocolate, we chat with David Beker, founder and president of A Better Design Company. As the Christmas season approaches, David shares insights from being a social worker to a successful toy inventor. Known for creating products like the Cornhole Shootout, a finalist for Toy of the Year in 2025, David discusses how his company focuses on reimagining and enhancing traditional toys. He emphasizes the importance of 'active play' and shares stories about his innovative products, including organic whole grain ice cream cones Perfect for parents and toy enthusiasts, this episode offers a glimpse into the creative process behind some beloved toys and highlights the value of non-digital play.Find more about David and his work below:TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@abetterdesigncoInstagram / https://www.instagram.com/abetterdesignco/Abetter Design Company Website / https://abetterdesigncompany.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbeker/Episode Highlights:00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction01:14 David Beker's Background and Journey to Inventing02:11 The Ice Cream Cone Business04:34 Innovating Existing Products07:10 Entering the Toy Industry10:34 Cornhole Shootout and Toy of the Year12:05 Focus on Active Play and Future Projects16:02 The Process of Bringing a New Product to Market16:54 The Importance of Research for Inventors17:50 Navigating the Manufacturing and Royalty Process19:46 Understanding Patents and Provisional Patent Applications22:36 Challenges and Resilience in Israel26:38 Rapid Fire Questions with David30:39 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes