Data Design Interactive
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| Formerly | Data Design Systems |
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| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | 1983 in Halesowen, England |
| Founder | Stewart Green |
| Defunct | July 24, 2012[1] (UK branch) |
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| Headquarters | , England (2004−2012) |
| Parent | Green Solutions Ltd |
Data Design Interactive was a British video game developer based near Birmingham. It was founded by Stewart Green in 1983 as Data Design Systems for him to create and sell budget software for the ZX Spectrum.
In the late 1990s, Data Design Interactive began working with LEGO Media International to create video
History
Early years
I decided I wanted to break into the budget software market − I think the software industry could be killing itself with the £10 game. Budget software like Cascade's 50 Games compilation, has got to be value for money − if you only play each game on a 50 game compilation for ten minutes, then you've had over a day's solid entertainment.
Lego years
Shovel years
In 2008 DDI opened Sarasota, Florida
References
- ↑ "Data Design Interactive Limited - Insolvency". Find and update company information. Cardiff, Wales: Companies House. Archived from the original on 29 November 2025. Retrieved 29 November 2025 – via GOV.UK.
- ↑ Kidd, Graeme (May 1986). "This Little Proggy Went To Market..." CRASH. No. 28. Ludlow, Shropshire: Newsfield Limited. p. 76. Web version: "This Little Proggy Went To Market..." CRASH: The Online Edition. No. 28. Archived from the original on 25 June 2023. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
- ↑ Moody, Annemarie (May 23, 2008). "Data Design Interactive Open Office In Florida". Animation World Network. Van Nuys, Los Angeles: AWN, Inc. Archived from the original on November 10, 2024. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
- ↑ Jenkins, David (May 27, 2008). "Data Design Interactive Opens U.S. Office". Gamasutra. San Francisco: UBM TechWeb. Archived from the original on May 12, 2012.
- ↑ Written at Stourbridge, West Midlands. "Data Design Interactive opens US office". GamesIndustry.biz (Press release). Brighton, East Sussex: Eurogamer Network Ltd. Games Press. May 23, 2008. Archived from the original on May 26, 2008. Retrieved November 30, 2025.
