Why research is important in game design and tips on how to do it (audio):

https://buildingthegamepodcast.com/episode-529-all-the-research/

Metacognition in game design (audio):

http://cognitivegamer.com/podcast/episode-34-i-never-metacognition-i-didnt-like/

Designing games for children (audio):

https://omny.fm/shows/fun-problems/26-kids-games-and-kid-friendly-games

Deck-building games: Which mechanics are essential? A Twitter board game designers discussion:

https://twitter.com/ajstichter/status/1555370806603128832

Tips for attending a board game publisher speed-dating event:

https://twitter.com/roomizgames/status/1554467865541185541

Finding motivation: how to keep going with a game design even when it feels like a struggle:

https://boardgamedesigncourse.com/finding-motivation-when-working-on-your-board-game/

An overview of the board game design process: prototyping, deciding on mechanics, finding playtesters, and more (video):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6F9yfYGWz4&t=17s

The Spiel des Jahres: what it is and why it matters in the world of game design:

https://peopleofplay.com/blog/alex-yeager-coo-amigo-games-talks-about-the-spiel-des-jahres-game-of-the-year

A look at action timers as a game mechanic: how they affect the play experience, games where they work well, and the kinds of players that might enjoy them (video):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8LwUeOFigY

Lots of tabletop game designers discuss how they get started with a design:

www.weirdgiraffegames.com/carla/wordpress/2022/07/28/guest-post-starting-points/

Board game designers discuss their preferred tools for cutting prototype components:

https://twitter.com/chandlerb22/status/1553121276561989633

Ravensburger’s head of inventor relations on pitching a game, choosing a theme, working with intellectual properties, developing games with designers, and more:

https://mojo-nation.com/thorsten-gimmler-inventor-relations-manager-at-ravensburger-on-the-worst-thing-to-say-in-a-pitch/

How marrying theme and mechanics can reduce cognitive load, create a more immersive experience, lead to significant design decisions, and aid in development (video):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdGSLesysPg

How to use Midjourney to create AI-generated art for your board game:

https://boredgameslab.wordpress.com/2022/07/27/how-to-use-midjourney-to-create-ai-generated-art-for-your-board-game/

Panda Game Manufacturing has a new price calculator that lets you estimate the production cost of your game:

https://account.pandagm.com/estimate

How to design a board game for children (video):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LN0aEU1a9fI

Lessons learned from running a pay-what-you-want board game crowdfunding campaign:

https://stonemaiergames.com/pay-what-you-want-for-this-kickstarter-project/

Kickstarter vs. Gamefound: Which one is right for you and your game?

https://boardgamedesigncourse.com/kickstarter-vs-gamefound/

Convention tips for industry pros: how to talk to publishers, network, and prepare for a convention (video):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ba2ODK0lpjU

Post-pitch discussions with publishers: game designers discuss how to handle long waits for a response and more:

https://mojo-nation.com/chasing-ghosting-and-feedback-inventors-discuss-post-pitch-follow-up/