An illustrated person rides a bicycle along a winding path, surrounded by green trees and flowers, under a sunny blue sky. Inspired by Studio AKA’s Cyclist commercial for Alliance Witan, the scene feels vibrant and full of life. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Spinning Wheels: Kristian Andrews and Studio AKA Keep Alliance Witan Moving

Evoking the feel of 20th century modernist travel posters, Studio AKA director Kristian Andrews and London illustrator Charlie Davis hit the road for UK investment trust Alliance Witan, thru agency Libertine London. [Watch]

Event poster with bold, overlapping text reading INN MOTION on a blue and black background for In Motion London creative event. Details: 18+19 September, Barbican London. Left: Fest on animation & motion design. Right: Playgrounds logo. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Boundary-Pushers & Media-Benders: In Motion Invades London Sept 18-19

In Motion returns to London in 2026 as the creative meet-up of the year. Expect two days full of trailblazing artists in animation, motion design, and liquid cutting-edge creativity. [Watch]

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Marcus Armitage and Studio AKA Open “Eyes Of Wakanda”

In complete contrast to his geometric CG BODIES titles for Netflix, Studio AKA director Marcus Armitage sketches a tactile hand-drawn open for Eyes of Wakanda, the animated anthology miniseries streaming on Disney +. [Watch]

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Studio AKA Opens “Chief of War” on Apple TV+

Studio AKA, the London-based creators of stand out titles for BODIES and the prequel to Bridgerton on Netflix (watch here and here), conjure a luminous and richly atmospheric CG treatment to open Chief of War on Apple TV+. [Watch]

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Studio AKA Paints Portraits of the “Iceman” for One9

Studio AKA director Steve Small conjures the dark times in the life of NBA hall of famer George Gervin in three evocative animated portait sequences for One9’s documentary Iceman, released on the NBA App and NBA TV. [Watch]

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Best of Stash 2023: Characters!

2023 was another stellar year for character-driven design and animation projects with an extraordinary range of styles and production techniques all focused on a singular goal: ensuring the narrative engages and resonates. [Watch]