Three stacks of white, square microchips with glowing symbols sit on a circuit board with green lit pathways, representing digital connections and technology integration—a visual style reminiscent of the CuspAI Brand Film by Wes Cockx. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

His Intelligent Materials: CuspAI Brand Film by Wes Cockx

Posted on July 21, 2026

CG motion master Wes Cockx serves up a smooth and concise helping of his surgically rendered 3D style in this brand film for British startup CuspAI and the launch of their global AI Materials Foundry. [Watch]

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A hand drops colorful toy bricks onto a desk with art supplies, colored pencils, a wooden mannequin, and a child’s painting on the wall in the background—reminiscent of the playful creativity found in stop-motion director Kevin Parry’s work. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Blinkink Signs Stop-Motion Director/Animator Kevin Parry for Worldwide Representation

Posted on July 21, 2026

Blinkink has announced that acclaimed animator, director, and visual artist Kevin Parry has joined their roster for worldwide commercial representation. [Watch]

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A grid of four vibrant, surreal digital artworks featuring cosmic scenes, abstract shapes, futuristic characters, and glowing neon colors in imaginative, sci-fi-inspired environments—each piece radiates the energy of Never Sit Still and captures the visionary spirit championed by The Design Conference. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Never Sit Still Opens The Design Conference With “Wonder, Divinity, and Chaos”

Posted on July 21, 2026

The Design Conference opened earlier this month in Brisbane, Australia, with these maximalist, over-the-top titles from the crew at Never Sit Still in Sydney that they describe as “a balance of wonder, divinity, and chaos”. [Watch]

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Four scenes unfold: a person climbs into a white blob in an inventive space; a large wooden bowl sits center stage in a tranquil room; at a desk, someone meticulously assembles model cars—a nod to the Honda Your Dreams Engineered commercial by Ryun Chun and Black Kite Studios; finally, a woman gazes thoughtfully at floating objects near detailed technical drawings. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Black Kite Shapes “Your Dreams Engineered” for Honda

Posted on July 20, 2026

The VFX/post team at Black Kite Studios in London build out a magical and riveting, blob-filled world with Magna director Ryan Chun in the latest in Honda’s long-running and multi-award winning Power of Dreams campaign. [Watch]

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A man in a suit stands in a room with classical decor, with bright, animated lightning bolts—evoking Alessandro Bavari’s surreal style—crackling around him. A wooden chair sits empty in the background as solid light from space illuminates the striking, black and white scene. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Alessandro Bavari Electrifies With “Solid Light From Space”

Posted on July 20, 2026

While many in the creative world hedge or hide their use of generative AI, Italian director/composer Alessandro Bavari runs full-speed in the other direction, embracing the media’s warts as well as it’s wonders. [Watch]

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Bold orange and white text reads BLN 27-28.08.2026, featuring FF26_Forward_Festival_Berlin_. Black boxes list festival highlights: 3 stages, 50+ speakers, workshops, side events, and Forward Festival in large white text. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Forward Festival Invades Berlin: August 27-28, 2026

Posted on July 20, 2026

The 2026 edition of Forward Festival Berlin is where creative minds come together to exchange ideas, gain fresh perspectives, and push the boundaries of their work. Save on your tickets with discount code FORWARDFESTIVAL. [Watch]

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