Animator Alistair Nicholls created a playful stop-motion short titled 'Couchella' for Coachella, commissioned by RW Media to promote the festival’s livestream. Using plasticine and an improvised sculpting process, Nicholls crafted quirky, colourful characters that embody the energy of live music. The piece highlights his handmade aesthetic and instinctive approach to animation.
The Dieline article by Andrew Gibbs highlights 21 brand activations at Coachella 2026 that transformed the festival into a showcase of packaging, spatial, and sensory design. It notes how Coachella has evolved into a hub for immersive brand experiences and creative consumer engagement beyond the music performances.
Konpo, a Singapore-based design studio, has reimagined the brand identity for Coachable, an online mentorship platform for engineers. The refreshed identity uses a grid-based system, monospaced typography, and a green palette to symbolize structure, growth, and financial success. The design balances technical precision with human warmth, reflecting Coachable’s mission to empower engineers’ career advancement.
