Black and white close-up of a woman with long dark hair in two pigtails, looking directly at the camera and smiling softly against a plain light background—capturing an elegant simplicity reminiscent of Studio Private’s signature style as they add Mikaela Westerholm as Head of Image. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Studio Private Adds Mikaela Westerholm as Head of Image

Posted on July 16, 2026

From the release: Studio Private has appointed long-standing collaborator Mikaela Westerholm as Head of Image, recognising both her creative leadership and the changing role of image-making within fashion production. [Watch]

Category The Inbox · Tags

Two futuristic, glowing female figures with braided hair stand face to face, pressing their hands together. One is illuminated in green hues and the other in pink, both set against a dark background—a striking scene that embodies the spirit of "Make a Life Not Just a Living," reflecting the creative ethos of University of the Arts London. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

The Midnight Club “Make a Life, Not Just a Living” for University of the Arts London

Posted on July 16, 2026

Assembling student work into an art school promo is a smart (aka cheap and effective) creative strategy where execution is everything. The Midnight Club gets it right in this riveting film for University of the Arts London. [Watch]

Category Brand film, Featured, Motion Design · Tags ,

Woman with short brown hair and glasses, wearing a blue shirt, smiles while sitting indoors near a plant and colorful abstract bicycle artwork on the wall—capturing a moment of quiet confidence as Taylor Yontz joins Golden Wolf as Senior creative director. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Golden Wolf Adds Taylor Yontz as Senior Creative Director

Posted on July 16, 2026

From the release: Taylor Yontz has joined Golden Wolf, the multi-award winning creative agency behind global brand campaigns, immersive experiences, and entertainment-led projects, as Senior Creative Director. [Watch]

Category The Inbox · Tags

A vibrant, psychedelic image reminiscent of Miles Aldridge’s bold style: a person with wavy blond hair and bright makeup, shown with a multiple exposure effect creating three overlapping, colorful faces, all laughing joyfully under vivid red and pink lighting. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

BlinkInk Signs Lea Turner, Dave Fox, and Miles Aldridge to Directing Roster

Posted on July 15, 2026

From the release: BlinkInk signs Lea Turner, Dave Fox, and Miles Aldridge to directing roster.   Lea Turner   Lea Turner came to directing via copywriting, a route that gave her a sharp instinct for narrative economy that’s very much still present in her films. Trained in commercial directing at the Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg, she has […] [Watch]

Category The Inbox · Tags , , ,

A corkboard with a statue, folders, books, cigarette, and a cut-out of a woman in retro clothes is artfully arranged. In the center, the name ARTJOM GILZ appears on a yellow-orange background—an eye-catching display reminiscent of Outstanding Title Design often seen during Emmy Noms buzz. 2026. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

All the 2026 Emmy Nominees for Outstanding Title Design

Posted on July 15, 2026

The 2026 Emmy nominees for Outstanding Title Design are all motion veterans with a total of 18 previous nods between them: Ronnie Koff at Imaginary Forces (x2 in 2026), Mason Nicoll at Digital Kitchen (x2 in 2026), Hazel Baird at Elastic, and Aaron Becker at Filmograph. [Watch]

Category Broadcast Design, Featured, Motion Design · Tags , , , , , ,

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]

Category Animation, Broadcast Design, Character Animation, Featured, Illustration · Tags ,