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 18

In the latest chapter of his series of Stash editorials, Nerdo ECD Claus Cibils breaks down the loaded subject of who owns what in the creative pitching process and how ideas could be protected. [Watch]

A stained glass artwork depicts a robed figure with glowing blue eyes and raised hand, surrounded by intricate shards and symbols that evoke the sense of Fractures Reality. Other figures appear in the background, bathed in blue and white light, reminiscent of a dynamic MTG trailer brought to life through expert Motion Design. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Unit Motion Design Fractures Reality in New MTG trailer

Paris CG and VFX studio Unit Motion Design conjures a symphony of stained glass and textured light in this dramatic trailer for the Magic: The Gathering Reality Fracture expansion. [Watch]

A colorful gradient background features the text: Stash State of Motion Survey 2026 banner_2. What do you really think? Stash your thoughts and let us know. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

What Do You Really Think? State of Motion Survey 2026

The motion design and animation universe changes fast — new tools, new demands, new opportunities. We want to understand how these shifts affect the artists, studios, and production teams who make the work happen. [Watch]

Colorful event poster for Video Nasties: Animated High Jinks & Drinks with claymation creatures, guest speaker Lee Hardcastle, and Animorsels meet up Nottingham Oct 27 2026—event details: 6–11pm at The Old Cold Store, Nottingham. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Animorsels Returns to Nottingham Oct 27 With Lee Hardcastle

Animorsels, Nottingham’s very own animation and motion meet up returns Oct 27 for another gathering of creative folk, stop-motion maverick Lee Hardcastle, and an evening of spooky high jinks and drinks! [Watch]

A sleek, modern sports car in metallic burnt orange is parked in a studio with geometric acoustic panels on the walls, highlighting its sharp lines and aerodynamic design—captured with cinematic flair reminiscent of the Aston Martin Valen Launch film by Tomorrow Bureau. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Outrageous Muscle: Tomorrow Bureau Launches the Aston Martin Valen Supercar

Packing an 838-horsepower V12 engine and retailing for a cool $2M, the limited-edition Aston Martin Valen launched this summer with a standout film courtesy of the CG design and motion crew at Tomorrow Bureau. [Watch]

Four vibrant panels: people outlined in neon colors, a gorilla with a gun and BANG text, tentacles over city traffic, and LA REVUELTA written over a cityscape at sunset—evoking the dynamic energy of La Revuelta TV show opening titles by Monografo. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Monografo Open “La Revuelta” With Character & Chaos

The team at motion studio MonoGrafo layer up a chaotic chase through the streets of Mardid in this title sequence for La Revuelta, a popular Spanish comedy and interview talk show broadcast on RTVE’s La 1 channel. [Watch]

Three modern wristwatches—silver, blue, and red—are displayed floating in front of shiny metallic blue abstract shapes. Drawing inspiration from the Hublot x Jeff Koons Classic Fusion Balloon Dog by Zünc Studio, the background is bright, and the watches are prominently featured in the center. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Zünc Studio Polishes Up Hublot x Jeff Koons Collaboration

Zünc Studio’s latest work for Hublot sees the CG watch wars take a fun and unexpected turn with a playful and impossibly shiny film for the brand’s Classic Fusion Balloon Dog collab with Neo-Pop pioneer Jeff Koons. [Watch]

Ordinary Folk Dreams of Brazil in New “Rio 40°” Short film

Lovely (and perfectly timed) new in-house work from the motion team at Ordinary Folk in Vancouver and Brazil-based designer/animator Paykhan, looking back at summer and it’s sunny vibes from a Rio de Janeiro perspective. [Watch]

A dramatic black and white scene shows a chaotic pile of bicycles illuminated by beams of light, with traffic signals above them, creating a surreal and cluttered urban atmosphere reminiscent of New York’s restless energy. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Film Noir Meets the Surreal in Yeti Pictures’ Titles for Motion Plus Design New York

The Motion Plus Design festival drops into Brooklyn this Saturday and will open with these riveting titles, a fresh combination of surreality and grit from director Tony Zagoraios and his crew at Yeti Pictures in Athens. [Watch]

A man and woman stand heroically atop office debris, holding a red flag that reads WE ♥ PITCH IN amid burning wreckage—a scene from We Love Pitching Part 7 by Claus Cibilis on Stash. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

We Love Pitching: Chronicles of a Necessary Mess – Part 17

Nerdo ECD Claus Cibils makes a compelling case for building an environment of mutual respect and gratitude within the universe of creative pitching in this latest chapter of his series of Stash editorials. [Watch]

A person in a cozy, colorful room sits in a chair using a laptop, surrounded by sneakers, clothing, a bike, sports gear, shelves of collectibles, and small animal figurines. The walls display posters and various decorations—including a vibrant Mathematic & Dave Arcade Wish You Happy Internetting for Telestra print that adds to the creative atmosphere. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Mathematic & Dave Arcade Wish You Happy Internetting

Working with art from Salt Lake City illustrator Dave Arcade, director Mathieu Betard and the animation team at Mathematic in Paris serve up 10 slices of tasty isometric maximalism for Telstra thru Bear Meets Eagle On Fire. [Watch]

Two wireless earbuds rest on a rippled, metallic surface with concentric circular patterns spreading outward, creating a sense of sound waves—a visual reminiscent of the artistry seen in the KEF LS Luxe x Ross Lovegrove launch film by James Brocklebank. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

James Brocklebank Sounds Out the LS Luxe for KEF

UK director/CG artist James Brocklebank captures all the sculptural and aural beauty of the LS Luxe speaker range, the latest collaboration between visionary industrial designer Ross Lovegrove and British audio brand KEF. [Watch]

Close-up of a flowing, textured garment—echoing the spirit of Freedom Fashion—featuring the Barcelona ’92 Olympic Games logo and abstract shapes in red, yellow, and blue. The lighting and folds highlight the fabric’s details and movement, reminiscent of Issey Miyake’s innovative approach to textile design. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Freedom Fashion: Anatolik Belikov Studio Honors Issey Miyake’s Talent & Generosity

Anatolii Belikov and his CG team pay tribute to Issey Miyake’s landmark uniforms for Lithuania’s 1992 Olympic team that the designer created gratis as a symbol of hope and freedom following the breakup of the Soviet Union. [Watch]

Two humanoid figures with bright orange and pink flowing, abstract costumes face each other, set against a solid blue background—a striking visual reminiscent of Kouhei Nakama’s short film “SWELL.”. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Kouhei Nakama Keeps the Strange Things Happening in New SWELL Short Film

Tokyo artist and animator Kouhei Nakama whose delightful brand of CG strangeness we’ve featured here and here just dropped us his latest motion experiment, a wonderfully unpredictable short film called SWELL. [Watch]