Internationally renowned designer, author, and creative director Cheryl Platz was among the invited attendees at the star-studded BAFTA LA Tea Party this year, her first time at the event since joining BAFTA’s North American organization as a full voting member in 2025 in recognition of her significant contributions to the video game industry.

You can read more about the event and other attendees at the official BAFTA article or this Page Six report on the red carpet arrivals from celebrities.

On her experience at the event, Cheryl shared:

“I am deeply honored to have opportunities like this to meet with other creators across the industry, and the unique cross-disciplinary nature of the BAFTA Tea Party brings together film, TV, and games specialists in a rare confluence of creativity. It was incredibly energizing to meet so many new faces and I look forward to future BAFTA events.”

– Cheryl Platz

To help her “find her people,” Cheryl traveled with a tiny Pikachu on her purse, which helped jump start conversations with others who might be fans of her current work. “I got to where I am by being authentic about my fandom, so why stop now?”