An ornate book titled The Creative Code of Arms is open on a stand, flanked by two suits of armor. Chronicles of artistry unfold across its pages as a shield with WE❤️P hangs behind, set against red curtains and lit candles. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

We Love Pitching: Chronicles of a Necessary Mess – Part 14

In this week’s installment of his weekly series of Stash editorials, Nerdo ECD Claus Cibils examines the need for fairness and clarity in the creative pitching process and how holding the line can help achieve both. [Watch]

A collage with: a silhouette facing a blue screen with floating shapes, a red sports car tail light, a car rear view against an orange background reminiscent of the Xerjoff x Automobili Lamborghini product film by Nerdo Studio, and green microbes under a microscope. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Fragrance & Fantasy: Nerdo Studio Drops Xerjoff x Lamborghini Collaboration Film

The motion team at Nerdo Studio orchestrates a beautiful collision of Italian luxury brands in this electric spot for a collaboration between Turin fragrance maker Xerjoff and legendary automobile marque Lamborghini. [Watch]

A majestic, insect-like humanoid figure stands triumphantly atop a rocky ledge, bathed in golden light, surrounded by lush, glowing foliage and towering rock formations—an unforgettable scene reminiscent of an epic trailer for Endless Legend 2. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Detail & Drama: Unit Motion Design for Endless Legend 2

CD and co-founder François Côme du Boistesselin leads the Unit Motion Design team in Paris into a grand CG world of high detail and higher drama in this trailer for Amplitude Studios’ strategy game Endless Legend 2. [Watch]

A computer with a brain, Apple logo, and robot arms multitasks with science gadgets, a pie chart, joystick, synthesizer, and chalkboard—symbolizing technology, creativity, and intelligence—inspired by the dynamic style of the Mac Mini with M6 launch spot by Nicos Livesey Blinkink. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Nicos Livesey & Blinkink Muscle Up for Mighty Mac Mini

Blinkink stop-motion master Nicos Livesey continues his recent run of hits (see here and here) with this 40-second blast of frenetic fun for the launch of Apple’s newest iteration of the Mac mini thru TBWA\Media Arts Lab. [Watch]

A collage of colorful abstract shapes and patterns on rectangles arranged on a light pink background, with a glowing green circle centered—an imaginative composition reminiscent of Oddfellows’ playful motion work or the creative possibilities found in Figma. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Oddfellows Weave Together Design and Code for Figma

ECDs Colin Trenter and Chris Kelly lead the Oddfellows’ motion team in crafting an anthem video for Figma showcasing how design and code need each other, and challenging the notion that the end of design may be nigh. [Watch]

A split image showing sleek, modern bicycle wheels, close-ups of wheel components—highlighting Shimano DURA-ACE precision—a labeled Super Aero plaque, and two wheels in a futuristic tunnel. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Frame48 Wheel Out Campaign Films for Shimano

Following up their recent work for Lenovo laptops, the crew at Culver City CG studio Frame48 pivot to competitive cycling in this anchor film from a new campaign for the venerable Japanese bike component maker Shimano. [Watch]