Render Weekly Awards 2026: Studio Category Winners

Judged by Tim Zarki, Linda Bui, Liam Martin, Ryan Krause, and Tyler Anderson.

In the studio category, we were looking for scope, range, and ambition. Projects that signaled multiple hands and multiple perspectives shaping the final result. We wanted to see studios using their structural advantage, the ability to pull together different specialties, art directions, and technical approaches under one project, and we wanted that to show up in the work. The strongest entries didn't just demonstrate polish. They demonstrated coordination, vision, and a level of execution that raises the bar for what's possible when a studio brings its full weight to a single product story.

Best in Class: Prada Lips by Stylo Creative

This project demonstrated a level of technical prowess in motion design and visual effects that set it apart from the rest of the studio category. We enjoyed the diversity of tools and techniques used to build an impactful film that made the lipstick feel edgy and dangerous, with a refreshing spread of art-directed images across the whole project. It felt like there were several worlds built for this, several perspectives brought in, which is really the mark of an excellent studio project. It demonstrates the power of a studio and how strong a team becomes when individual members come together with different perspectives to create something truly epic. Real props to Stylo Creative and the team there.

Bernhardt Training Table by MNML

MNML created a design and a suite of visuals that had us lusting after a table, which is impressive on its own. The design and engineering lead the visuals here. No party tricks, no gimmicks needed to keep the viewer engaged. The lighting and compositions were extremely well executed and let the design carry itself. They did an excellent job pulling behind-the-scenes elements forward and treating them as the hero, like the ribbing and structural detailing on the aluminum extrusions and supports. On top of that, the texturing and scene building are excellent.

Ames Modular AI Dashcam by NOI Creative

NOI showed us a tasteful way of visually communicating the versatility of the dashcam across different modes of travel. We also found the product to be thoughtfully textured, and couldn't overlook the high level of control on the cable details.

Avert Sentry by Alex D'Souza and Default Office

The visuals are a great fit for the design. Clean ID shots paired with semi-dreamy landscapes place this product into a tech-driven future. The subtle use of gradients to blend studio-style backdrops with ombre skies was a smart choice to keep consistency across the presentation. We wanted to specifically celebrate this one for pushing KeyShot as far as it goes. Geometry-heavy outdoor renders are ambitious in that software, but the choice paid off and kept the visuals in one tool across the design and visualization process.

The studio projects this season demonstrated work that couldn't have come from one person alone. Work that brought a perspective greater than any single contributor, and work that genuinely sets the standard for the industry in 2026. We're impressed by the submissions that came in and honored to be able to award the studios in this series.