A colorful, surreal figure with four arms lifts dumbbells in a bizarre gym with vibrant decor, large weights, a surfboard, and abstract art on the walls. Channeling the eccentric energy of Cheng-Hsu Chung’s Muscle Queen for Adult Swim, the scene is filled with bold, neon colors and imaginative details. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Cheng-Hsu Chung Channels Muscle Queen for Adult Swim

Posted on July 15, 2026

New work from Berlin-based Taiwanese director/animator Cheng-Hsu Chung is always a treat and his latest blast of crazed maximalism for Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim programming block is no exception. [Watch]

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A person with a laptop floats in a chair above a glowing road, while a car speeds by in a surreal, colorful, futuristic scene with floating signs and streetlights—a vibrant brand film for Builders Don't W8 that captures the limitless creativity of n8n visionaries. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

BUCK & DUDE London Do it Themselves in “Builders Don’t W8” Brand Film for n8n

Posted on July 14, 2026

The deeply-rooted impatience of creators finally gets the recognition it deserves in this new global brand campaign from the motion team at BUCK for workflow automation platform n8n thru indie agency DUDE London. [Watch]

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Collage of 12 colorful, surreal, and abstract artworks—featured in the Stash issue 178 preview trailer—including a soccer player, a beetle, digital figures, a smiling cartoon face, hands, a yacht, a person on a roof, and other imaginative scenes. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

New Issue! Preview Stash 178, the Latest From the Stash Permanent Collection

Posted on July 13, 2026

Stash 178 is the latest addition to the ever-expanding archives of the Stash Permanent Collection, the only video streaming platform dedicated to design, animation, and pure inspiration. [Watch]

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A meerkat in a red jacket and hat rows a boat, while a yellow bird in a hat waves nearby. In the background, The Storyteller’s round house with circular windows nestles among lush plants and trees, setting the scene for another whimsical adventure. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Here’s How Zombie and Jungler Told the Story of The Storyteller for AXA

Posted on July 12, 2026

Take a peak at the craft behind this stop-motion spot from director Paulo Garcia and the teams at Zombie and Jungler, an emotional take on the bonds of family for insurance giant AXA thru agency Publicis Conseil. [Watch]

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A woman with crossed arms wears a diamond necklace, matching bracelet, and a ring. Soft lighting highlights the jewelry against her skin, with the background fading into a warm gradient, evoking the luxurious allure of a Bvlgari Serpenti Spec Spot by Vladislav Evdokimov. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Wisdom, Power, Seduction: Bulgari Serpenti Spec Spot by Vladislav Evdokimov

Posted on July 9, 2026

3D motion designer Vladislav Evdokimov serves up a silky smooth spec spot inspired by the Serpenti motif of luxury fashion house Bvlgari, which draws on Greek and Roman mythology to symbolize wisdom, power, and seduction. [Watch]

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A stylized figure stands in a dark room, arms raised, echoing the energy of Jacob Collier's "Where Did My Diamond Go?" Music Video by Marie Lavis. Colorful text on the walls reads I CANT FIND IT ANYWHERE amid stars and a bold white shadow. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Marie Lavis Sketches Up “Where Did My Diamond Go?” Music Video for Jacob Collier

Posted on July 5, 2026

Director/animator Marie Lavis continues her music video work for multi-Grammy winner Jacob Collier with her wonderfully loose and erratic hand-drawn interpretation of the track “Where Did My Diamond Go?” [Watch]

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