Three men pose closely together for a selfie outside a brick building. All wear glasses; two have facial hair, and one wears a cap. The photo is in black and white, capturing members of Assembly, the award-winning design and animation studio based in Auckland—now celebrating the opening of its first overseas office in New York in 2026. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Auckland’s Assembly Expands With New York Office

Posted on August 6, 2026

Assembly, the award-winning design and animation studio based in Auckland, New Zealand, has opened its first overseas office in New York in 2026. [Watch]

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Colorful, textured, furry objects surround three pairs of stylish sunglasses—one purple, one black, and one black with red details—against a white background in this playful Ray-Ban Kids Campaign by Ditroit and C41. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Furry Fun: Ditroit & C41 Focus on Ray-Ban Kids Campaign

Posted on August 6, 2026

Working thru EU production agency C41, CD Salvatore Giunta and the CG motion crew at Ditroit in Milan (whose work we track here) conjure a cast of mischievous mascots, for Ray-Ban’s fuzzy new kid’s campaign. [Watch]

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A collage of four contemporary art images, including abstract drawings reminiscent of David Carson’s dynamic style, a crowd viewing a poster for LOLA as part of a brand refresh, and a black-and-white photo of a person standing in a doorway. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

David Carson & DxD Launch LOLA’s Crazy Ambitious Rebrand

Posted on August 5, 2026

To mark the leap from Madrid-based agency to micro network (with offices in São Paulo, NYC, and LA), Omnicom’s LOLA enlists the one and only David Carson to add his signature graphic deconstruction to their rebrand. [Watch]

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A shrimp underwater is holding and playing an electric guitar, surrounded by aquatic plants and amplifiers with beams of light filtering through the water—setting the stage for a rocking Eat the Wild - Skull Island Prawns commercial. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Shredding Shellfish: Josh De Boer & Outer Circle “Eat the Wild” for Skull Island

Posted on August 5, 2026

Prawn Rock is not a music category you’ll find on Spotify but that could change with the release of this spot from the all-Australian team of director/animator Josh De Boer, prodco Outer Circle, and agency Bonfire. [Watch]

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A man wearing a dark cap and jacket looks directly at the camera against a black background. The lighting highlights his face, showing a beard and neutral expression, capturing the thoughtful presence of MakeMake editor CARLOS CROOKS. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

MakeMake Welcomes Carlos Crooks to Editorial Roster

Posted on August 4, 2026

From the release: MakeMake announces that it has added editor Carlos Crooks whose aligns with the studio’s belief that stories, whether for a brand or a screen, should reconnect audiences to each other and be executed with meticulous care. [Watch]

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A digital artwork shows a neon green human skeleton with red and blue accents, surrounded by data graphics and a yellow OK label on the right against a dark, glitchy background. The phrase “You Are Dead” is subtly integrated into the scene, giving it a cinematic edit that heightens its intensity. Frame from Stash Magazine article.

Antibody Confirms “You Are Dead” in New Marathon Edit

Posted on August 4, 2026

In the summer of 2023, Antibody dropped the groundbreaking reveal trailer for Bungie’s team-based shooter Marathon, and now, after the game’s launch they’re back with a striking series of cutscenes and trailer elements. [Watch]

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