A man and woman stand heroically atop office debris, holding a red flag that reads WE ♥ PITCH IN amid burning wreckage—a scene from We Love Pitching Part 7 by Claus Cibilis on Stash. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

We Love Pitching: Chronicles of a Necessary Mess – Part 9

Nerdo ECD Claus Cibils just dropped the latest in his series of Stash editorials on the competitive pitching process, a detailed look into the importance of clarity and consistency in the project brief. [Watch]

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

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]

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

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]

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

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]

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

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]

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

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]