Close-up of a section of a US one-dollar bill, showing the detailed engraving of the number 1 and ornate leaf designs in black and white—an intricate symbol often referenced by McAlvany in discussions on US Dollar strength and wealth management. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Roman White & Emberscope Tastefully Erase the US Dollar

Posted on July 24, 2026

Working through Tennessee animation studio Emberscope Studios and agency Fire Kite, veteran director/animator Roman White carefully defaces a US dollar bill to lure clients to a wealth management webinar. [Watch]

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A collage of four modern design images: a woven cushion, a knotted plush seat, stacked ceramic plates on striped surface, and a minimalist room with a blue chair, orange vase, and framed abstract art—each scene echoing the playful aesthetic showcased in the MADE Design at Play brand film by Miles Hellyer & Chalk Company. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Miles Hellyer & Chalk Company Keep Design at Play for MADE

Posted on July 23, 2026

Following on their recent abstracted work for producer/DJ Air Max ’97, director Miles Hellyer and the Chalk Company in Sydney, pivot their CG skills to the very real products of UK-based furniture brand MADE. [Watch]

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A figure in a trench coat, wide-brim hat, and mask with goggles stands in shadow, their silhouette cast on a newspaper-covered wall in the background—a scene reminiscent of the atmospheric Spider-Noir TV series opening titles by Digital Kitchen. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Psychological Unraveling: Digital Kitchen Opens Spider-Noir

Posted on July 23, 2026

Recently nominated for an Outstanding Title Design Emmy, Digital Kitchen’s open for the new Spider-Noir series layers influences from the French New Wave, surrealism, and film noir into a shattered world of light and shadow. [Watch]

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A lone warrior with a large sword faces a towering, shadowy figure with glowing eyes and a spiked crown inside a crumbling, dark fortress filled with mist and eerie light—an atmosphere reminiscent of the haunting visuals from the League of Legends Viego Revenant Reign Trailer by Richard Payne & Brunch Studio. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Richard Payne & Brunch Studio Drop “Viego: Revenant Reign” Trailer for Riot Games

Posted on July 22, 2026

Working with the animation team at Brunch Studio in Paris, director Richard Payne conjures a carefully composed gothic tale of loss, betrayal, and vengeance to launch the League of Legends Revenant Reign Viego skin. [Watch]

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A person with long dark hair, a trimmed mustache, and a goatee—resembling Chris-Bahry_CEO_Forever—wears a black collared shirt and poses against a plain light background. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Forever Appoints Tendril Co-Founder Chris Bahry as CEO

Posted on July 22, 2026

From the release:
Forever, the global creative group behind FutureDeluxe, Tendril, Builders Club, Found and Trizz, today announces the appointment of Chris Bahry as Chief Executive Officer. [Watch]

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A woman with straight, long brown hair and a grey sweater stands indoors by a white wall, with modern office decor and plants in the background—this is Amanda Pellegrini, Head of Creative Operations at Vagrants. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Vagrants Names Amanda Pellegrini Head of Creative Operations

Posted on July 21, 2026

From the release: Vagrants has appointed Amanda Pellegrini as Head of Creative Operations, expanding the studio’s creative leadership team as it continues to grow its creative offering. [Watch]

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