An ornate book titled The Creative Code of Arms is open on a stand, flanked by two suits of armor. Chronicles of artistry unfold across its pages as a shield with WE❤️P hangs behind, set against red curtains and lit candles. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

We Love Pitching: Chronicles of a Necessary Mess – Part 13

Posted on August 21, 2026

In this week’s installment of his weekly series of Stash editorials, Nerdo ECD Claus Cibils looks at the true cost of creative pitching in terms of money, time, attention, mental space, well-being, and respect. [Watch]

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A cartoon man with sunglasses and a mustache is surrounded by shiny blue bubbles—some with smiling faces—against a bright background, as if ready to Make Mami Proud and uncover Joost Jansen’s demons in the DREAMCAT short film. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Joost Jansen Reveals His Demons in DREAMCAT Short Film

Posted on August 21, 2026

Brussels director/animator Joost Jansen and his alter ego Dreamcat star in this intimate, multi-layered (and mildly insane) artist portrait from director Daniel Bartels and Düsseldorf studio Make Mami Proud. [Watch]

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A dirty, injured cartoon warrior is comforted by a worried female fighter in armor. They sit on the ground amid a smoky, battle-damaged landscape with burning debris in the background, reminiscent of an intense Clash Royale scene. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Uncommon & Gizmo “Feel the Rage” With Clash Royale

Posted on August 20, 2026

The last time we covered Uncommon Creative’s work for Clash Royale, this multi-studio insanity happened. Now, after narrowing the field to the CG character masters at Gizmo in Buenos Aires, they are back with a twist. [Watch]

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A man in a suit and glasses is suspended horizontally over a conference table, arms outstretched, while three seated men watch or work on laptops in a modern meeting room—evoking the surreal visual style of Quentin Deronzier’s short film The Art of Losing It. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Quentin Deronzier Looks Into “The Art of Losing It”

Posted on August 19, 2026

French director and visual artist Quentin Deronzier, whose recent work includes standout spots for the Winter Olympics and Dacia, lets off a little steam with his crazed new CG short film called The Art of Losing It. [Watch]

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A collage of four website designs: a restaurant scene, a minimalist dashboard, a fitness website with two people exercising, and a close-up of a gourmet dish with the text Built for small businesses, inspired by the creative energy of the Wix Symphony launch video by Wix Motion Studio. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Balancing Act: Wix Motion Studio Launches Symphony

Posted on August 18, 2026

Clarify the complex with style and efficiency. That is the underlying brief of almost all product films, and this latest work from the crew at Wix’s in-house Motion Studio manages the product/brand/narrative balancing act perfectly. [Watch]

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A shiny metallic purse shaped like a human face lies open, revealing a pink interior. This futuristic accessory, reminiscent of innovations spotlighted in the D&AD AI-REPORT-2026, rests on a puddle of melted metal with a detached button nearby, all set against a black background. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

D&AD’s 2026 AI & Creativity Report: Human Judgement Remains the Creative Advantage

Posted on August 18, 2026

From the release: D&AD, the global creative non-profit championing excellence in design and commercial creativity, today launched The D&AD AI & Creativity Report 2026: The Cost of the Shortcut, [Watch]

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