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Handcrafting the Future: How Scale Model Studios is blending tradition with innovation in stop-motion animation

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The London-based stop-motion animation studio started around four years ago during the pandemic, initially focusing on making miniature props and sets. We understand that trends in film and animation evolve rapidly, often peaking and then dissipating. MA students, in particular in animation, are often seeking assistance," says Kidd.

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'Storytelling and emotional connection matter more than aesthetics,' says illustrator Fangfang Han

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From digital painting to cut-paper stop-motion animation, this award-winning Chinese artist is passionate about creating visual narratives with energy, positivity, and a sense of life. Fast forward to 2024, and she's recently won a World Illustration Award for New Talent in Animation. The London Underground logo animation set.

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The eight things illustration agencies are looking for in 2025

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We have recently signed an artist, Seo Hyojung, who uses coding practices to create beautiful patterns based on mathematical formulas. Animation skills Today, nearly every still image brief illustration agencies receive comes with a request for animation, so illustrators who can animate are always in demand.

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How&How reinvents Chester Zoo as a 'force for nature' with radical rebrand

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As part of a two-year collaboration with How&How, the conservation charity reinvents itself with a new logo, custom typeface and migration-inspired patterns. Logo, typography and patterns The new logo is a custom 'C' with a hidden counter form inspired by a rhinoceros horn. But behind the scenes, there's a lot more going on.

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The Collected Works and PRINT Magazine craft a new identity for PRINT Awards 2025

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The identity's centrepiece is the hero video, a meticulously crafted animation that showcases vines and flowers blooming over sculptural rocks and typography. All elements in the animation were built using Houdini, a 3D software known for its procedural design capabilities. The hero film also actively shaped the overall brand identity.

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The 20 illustrators inspiring us the most in 2025

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Her practice spans editorial illustration and animation, with a particular focus on projects that celebrate diversity and cultural heritage. Hugo L Cuellar Hugo L Cuellar is an illustrator and animator known for his rich character design and distinctive approach to game art. © Maïté Franchi © Maïté Franchi 9.

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The eight things illustration agencies are looking for in 2025

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We have recently signed an artist, Seo Hyojung, who uses coding practices to create beautiful patterns based on mathematical formulas. Animation skills Today, nearly every still image brief illustration agencies receive comes with a request for animation, so illustrators who can animate are always in demand.

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