Illustration of a person with long dark hair lying on a bed, holding green tape, resting their head on a pillow, with a sticker-covered laptop nearby. Inspired by the Spotify Reserved animated ad by Jocelyn Charles, the scene feels thoughtful and serene. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Jocelyn Charles Goes to Extremes for Spotify Reserved

Director Jocelyn Charles and Paris animation prodco Remembers, whose work we track here, engage your inner super-fan with a series of extreme scenarios that music-lovers will endure to snag concert tickets. [Watch]

A four-panel graphic, inspired by Index by Parallel launch film by Please Call Me Champ Studio, uses circles and lines to illustrate network concepts. Central text in each panel discusses connections, creativity, and the impact of the internet. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

On the Dot: Please Call Me Champ Intros Index by Parallel

LA motion studio Please Call Me Champ just dropped this smart and stripped down launch film for AI startup Parallel Web Systems and their Index platform that lets website owners track how AI agents use their content. [Watch]

A tarot card labeled El Mundo featuring a dancing woman is surrounded by overlapping cards with bird illustrations. Credits for writers Francisca Alegría and Fernanda Urrejola appear on the left for Caffeine Global’s La Casa de los Espíritus. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Caffeine Global Enters “La Casa de los Espíritus” for Amazon Prime Video

Caffeine Global, a motion design and post studio based in Mexico City, makes their Stash debut with these tactile and atmospheric titles for the new Amazon Prime Video epic drama series La Casa de los Espíritus. [Watch]

A digital illustration of a tablet interface displays a network diagram with colorful spheres and lines, representing data connections on a modern dashboard—ideal for visualizing relationships in software toolkits like IBM’s Tendril platform. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Tendril Launches Software Toolkits for IBM

Building on their previous collaborations with IBM, the Tendil design and motion team defines a new, flexible, and cohesive visual language to help unify the company’s broad range of products. [Watch]

A person walks up grand stone steps between tall columns, with bright sunlight—like the First Light in a Game Title Sequence—streaming in from the right, casting long shadows and illuminating dust in the air. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Territory Bonds With IO Interactive for “007 First Light” Titles

The design and animation team at Territory take on the responsibility of advancing one of pop culture’s biggest franchises, crafting the titles for “007 First Light”, the new James Bond game from IO Interactive. [Watch]

A triptych: close-up of VEIG breathable fabric on the left, a Sierra Designs TENAYA PACK 45L suspended over a rock in the center, and a technical illustration of lightweight, flexible suspension material on the right. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

VEIG Puts the TENAYA PACK 45L Through Its Paces for Sierra Designs

The crew at Seoul branding and design studio VEIG wraps plenty of style and drama around the TENAYA PACK 45L lightweight backpack in this social video for US outdoor and camping gear brand Sierra Designs. [Watch]

Animated wrestling action figures from The Golden Era of Wrestling promo video by Cub Studio pose in a ring, with a cheering crowd in the background. The figures wear colorful costumes and strike dramatic, powerful poses in four different scenes. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Cub Studio Body Slams “The Golden Era of Wrestling”

The next chapter in Cub Studio’s rampage thru pop culture (which includes Rugby and Trump, among many others), delivers a full body slam worth of classic wrestling characters and their vinyl doppelgangers. [Watch]

Bold white text on an orange background reads Sharks Advertising 2026. Below are gold, silver, and bronze shark fin trophies. Text at the bottom says Open for entries. Close 31 August. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Sharks Advertising Awards 2026: Entries Close Aug 31

Another year has come around and the Sharks are now open for entries to the 2026 Advertising categories. [Watch]

An ornate book titled The Creative Code of Arms is open on a stand, surrounded by colorful designs. Behind it, two armored suits and a medieval shield with WE❤️P evoke the spirit of We-Love-Pitching-Part-6-Guest-editorial-by-Claus-Cibilis. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

We Love Pitching: Chronicles of a Necessary Mess – Part 6

In this latest of his Stash editorial series We Love Pitching, Nerdo ECD Claus Cibils dissects the creative brief and how it provides the foundation and sets the tone for the competitive pitch process. [Watch]

Close-up of a futuristic, intricate wristwatch inspired by the MB&F HM12 The Guardian robot time piece, with exposed gears and blue accents, featuring a transparent face showing detailed mechanical components and a modern, metallic design. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

I Robot: Le truc Assembles HM12 The Guardian for MB&F

Geneva and Paris-based CG studio le truc launch the latest functional art piece from Maximilian Busser and his luxury watch and clock brand MB&F with an arresting combination of sleek visuals and visceral sound design. [Watch]

A glowing, colorful abstract sphere with radiating light at the center, labeled HORNET on the left and GRETEL on the right, set against a dark background with digital effects and SCAD CoMotion 2026 opening titles text. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Anaissa Ruiz Tejada & Cristian Sandoval Capture “Energy in Flux” for SCAD’s CoMotion 2026

Directors Anaissa Ruiz Tejada and Cristian Sandoval lead a team of 30 fellow students at Savannah College of Art and Design in crafting the open for the 2026 edition of the school’s annual CoMotion design conference. [Watch]

A cartoon man with glasses and gold chains stands on a glowing digital grid, his lower body breaking into triangles—capturing the surreal vibe of the "Bunker Boyz" music video by Private Island, with geometric mountains and a melting, cloud-like sky behind him. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Synthetic Satire: Private Island Unleashes “Bunker Boyz” Billionaire Take-Down

In a straight-up weaponization of AI against it’s creators, director Chris Boyle and the crew at London mixed-media studio Private Island drop a satirical, three-minute boy band take-down of tech billionaires. [Watch]

A graphic featuring a blue-faced woman with red lips and a flower crown. Text reads, Breaking through: How to get seen & get results—plus tips for standout Portfolios/Reels. On the right, large text says Q&A FOLLOW UP on an orange background. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Stash x OFFF Panel 2026 Follow-Up Part 2: Getting Started & Pushing Past Self-Doubt

The Stash panel at OFFF 2026 – BREAKING THROUGH: How to Get Seen & Get Results – generated far more audience questions than we could address on stage. Part 2 of our follow-up answers queries about getting started in design and dealing with self-doubt. [Watch]

Colorful 3D pixel art festival scene with musical instruments, characters, and DJ gear; neon purple and pink hues dominate. Text reads, “PIXELxPIXEL 2026 Creative Festival 10.17, Warehouse TERRADA D Hall/What Cafe @ TENNOZ.”. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Pixel x Pixel Creative Festival Takes Over Tokyo Oct 17

Pixel x Pixel is a motion creative event bringing together leading creators from around the world across motion design, animation, VFX, and real-time graphics on Oct 17 in Toyko, Japan. [Watch]