All-New Inspiration & Insight: Preview Stash 172!
The Stash Permanent Collection – aka the only streaming platform dedicated to design, animation, and VFX – just published issue 172. Preview the full two hours of motion brilliance with this two-minute trailer. [Watch]
Fx Goby, Nexus Studios, and Mighty Nice Make Lemonade from Insurance
Merging live-action, stop-motion, 2D, and 3D, director Fx Goby (whose wonderful BBC Olympics spot you can re-watch here) leads the Nexus and Mighty Nice crews into an ambitious three-spot campaign for US insurance brand Lemonade. [Watch]
Nexus Director Bonnie Taylor Forsyth Gives “The Great British Bake Off” Wings
Channel 4 marks the new season of its culinary phenomenon The Great British Bake Off with this pseudo-psychedelic spot directed by Bonnie Taylor Forsyth at Nexus with Sydney’s Mighty Nice handling the animation. [Watch]
Nexus Studios Signs Bonnie Taylor Forsyth to Commercial Director Roster
From the release: Nexus Studios is delighted to announce the signing of Bonnie Taylor Forsyth to its roster of world-class talent. Bonnie’s thoughtful and commercially-focused approach to fluid animation allows her to create striking visuals and compelling stories, hitting the mark with every brief. [Watch]
Director Alex Grigg Signs to Nexus Studios’ Commercial Roster
From the release: Nexus Studios is delighted to announce the signing of Alex Grigg to its global creative studio. With an impressive back catalog of award-winning films, Alex has made a name for himself through his refined and painterly 2D aesthetic, knowing humor, and ability to tap into key cultural moments. [Watch]
Best of Stash 2021: Titles and Broadcast Design
Few design assignments demand more nuance than setting the tone for what an audience is about to see. Whether in real life or on a screen, the goal is to create the perfect balance between anticipation and revelation. [Watch]