A computer with a brain, Apple logo, and robot arms multitasks with science gadgets, a pie chart, joystick, synthesizer, and chalkboard—symbolizing technology, creativity, and intelligence—inspired by the dynamic style of the Mac Mini with M6 launch spot by Nicos Livesey Blinkink. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Nicos Livesey & Blinkink Muscle Up for Mighty Mac Mini

Posted on August 26, 2026

Blinkink stop-motion master Nicos Livesey continues his recent run of hits (see here and here) with this 40-second blast of frenetic fun for the launch of Apple’s newest iteration of the Mac mini thru TBWA\Media Arts Lab. [Watch]

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Woman with straight brown hair, wearing a black top, smiling with arms crossed against a plain white background—announcing FutureDeluxe appoints Mercedes Perez-Bode as Business Director. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

FutureDeluxe Appoints Mercedes Perez-Bode as First Business Director

Posted on August 26, 2026

From the release: FutureDeluxe, the global creative studio and part of the Forever group, announced the strategic appointment of Mercedes Perez-Bode as Business Director. [Watch]

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A collage of colorful abstract shapes and patterns on rectangles arranged on a light pink background, with a glowing green circle centered—an imaginative composition reminiscent of Oddfellows’ playful motion work or the creative possibilities found in Figma. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Oddfellows Weave Together Design and Code for Figma

Posted on August 25, 2026

ECDs Colin Trenter and Chris Kelly lead the Oddfellows’ motion team in crafting an anthem video for Figma showcasing how design and code need each other, and challenging the notion that the end of design may be nigh. [Watch]

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A split image showing sleek, modern bicycle wheels, close-ups of wheel components—highlighting Shimano DURA-ACE precision—a labeled Super Aero plaque, and two wheels in a futuristic tunnel. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Frame48 Wheel Out Campaign Films for Shimano

Posted on August 25, 2026

Following up their recent work for Lenovo laptops, the crew at Culver City CG studio Frame48 pivot to competitive cycling in this anchor film from a new campaign for the venerable Japanese bike component maker Shimano. [Watch]

Category 3D Style, Brand film, CG, Featured, Motion Design · Tags , ,

A person with a short beard and glasses, reminiscent of the professionals leading creative teams, wears a blue cap and plaid shirt, looking into the camera with a slight smile against a dark background—echoing the recent news as Lux-Aeterna appoints Richard Stay as Compositing Supervisor. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Lux Aeterna Appoints Richard Stay Compositing Supervisor

Posted on August 25, 2026

From the release: Lux Aeterna, the multi-award-winning independent VFX and creative studio, has appointed Richard Stay as Compositing Supervisor, strengthening its senior VFX team as the studio continues to expand its work across film, high-end television, documentary and unscripted storytelling. [Watch]

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A split image: left shows a color-coded weather map of Europe, right features a striking false-color thermal image of a person skiing on a blue background. Inspired by the dynamic visuals in the Google Cloud x Team USA Motion Reel by Entropico, the composition highlights cutting-edge data visualization and athletic motion in one frame. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Entropico Locks in the Motion for Google Cloud x Team USA

Posted on August 24, 2026

The design team at Entropico just dropped us the motion reel from the studio’s documentary film produced for Google Cloud and Team USA about the AI used to analyze athlete performance by transforming video footage into data. [Watch]

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