Cas Holman

Cas Holman is an industrial designer, educator, and author whose work explores the role of play in creativity, learning, and collaboration. She is the founder and principal designer of Heroes Will Rise, an independent toy company known for open-ended play products including Rigamajig. Holman formerly taught Industrial Design at the Rhode Island School of Design and Syracuse University, and holds an MFA in 3D Design from Cranbrook Academy of Art.

Holman is the author, with science writer Lydia Denworth, of Playful: How Play Shifts Our Thinking, Inspires Connection, and Sparks Creativity (Avery, 2025). Her design work has included toys, playgrounds, and play spaces for schools, museums, and public settings.