A blue cartoon octopus wearing large blue glasses and a headset uses a laptop, surrounded by a notepad, a mug, and an Equip Super tablet displaying a website, against a plain white background. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

An Octopus and a Chicken Walk Into a Superannuation Fund

Posted on April 9, 2026

The all-Melbourne team of directing duo Lumberfly, prodco Pixel, and agency Cummins & Partners conjure a perfectly odd couple in this charming character work for Australian financial services provider Equip Super. [Watch]

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Gold text reading Flux-Festival-2026 appears over a lush background of green grass, flowers, and floating iridescent geometric shapes, creating a vibrant and modern festival theme. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Catch the Fabulous Flux Festival, April 25 in Los Angeles

Posted on April 9, 2026

A snapshot of the global creative zeitgeist, Flux Festival presents a full day of talks, sensory exhibits, and performances with artists and filmmakers experimenting at the very edge of what’s possible in moving image and sound. [Watch]

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Graphic promoting the AIGA 50 Books 50 Covers competition, highlighting the final deadline of April 13, 2026, with colorful abstract shapes and a partial illustration of a seated statue. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Celebrate the Best in Book Design: Submit to AIGA’s 50 Books | 50 Covers Competition

Posted on April 8, 2026

Every year since 1923, the AIGA’s 50 Books | 50 Covers competition has honored the most exceptional book and cover designs. This long-standing competition showcases the creativity, craftsmanship, and impact of book design. [Watch]

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The image is split: on the left, a gold ampersand with a bird perched on top and a spider hanging below on a black background; on the right, a grayscale photo of a man with short hair looking at the camera. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Spiders & Sparrows Signs Goodrebel as West Coast Rep

Posted on April 8, 2026

From the release: With decades of experience working across commercial production and agency partnerships, Brad Grubaugh of Goodrebel has joined Spiders & Sparrows as an independent sales representative covering the West Coast territory. [Watch]

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A person wearing glasses holds out their hand, conjuring a glowing, fiery orb with the image of a pink, bird-like creature inside it—a scene reminiscent of the vibrant style in University of British Columbia brand films by Global Mechanic and AIM Creative. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Global Mechanic & AIM Creative “Push Forward” in Animated Campaign for UBC

Posted on April 8, 2026

Vancouver design and animation studio Global Mechanic teams with AIM Creative Studios in Portugal for a series of vibrant and painterly brand films for the University of British Columbia thru Canadian agency ONE23WEST. [Watch]

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Close-up of a black and red athletic shoe splashing through water, with droplets all around, reminiscent of the dynamic visuals in the Adobe commercial by Psyop. The shot highlights the shoe’s striking design and sense of motion. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Blades of Glory: Freek Freriks Ices CCM Spec Spot

Posted on April 7, 2026

Rotterdam-based director, 3D motion designer (and ice hockey fan) Freek Freriks drops a dynamic new portfolio-building exercise in the form of a spec spot for venerable Canadian sporting goods brand CCM. [Watch]

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