Introducing Natural Language Search and Search by Image

With the rebuilt Search on Stills experience, you can now search the way ideas actually take shape—using natural language to…
Film & Music Periodical

Stills Introduces the Inaugural Issue of “Film & Music Periodical”

Now arriving in mailboxes and creative agencies: the inaugural issue of Film & Music Periodical, a new editorial publication from…

Stills Figma Plugin: Design with Real Imagery, Without Leaving Figma

With the Stills Figma plugin, you can search, test, and insert curated imagery from real artists—without ever leaving Figma.

Trending Imagery: Americana

Americana imagery gives designers a grounded visual language full of texture, character, and grit, helping campaigns feel more human, memorable,…

The Case for Bolder Color in 2026: Why Cloud Dancer Misses the Mark

After a decade dominated by tech minimalism, hyper-polished white, and millennial gray, the pendulum is moving toward saturation, texture, and…

The Design Trend Report | 2026

Design trends for 2026 reject perfection for personality. Discover the bold textures, vibrant colors, and authentic imagery defining this year—where…

Why Samsung Used Stills to Showcase the Galaxy S25 Edge and New 200MP Camera

Samsung featured three curated images from Stills inside its Galaxy S25 Edge “Beyond Slim” campaign—bringing emotional clarity and human texture…

Why BBDO’s Matthew Low Believes Simplicity Makes Big Ideas Stick

Discover how Matthew Low went from a copy-obsessed kid to SVP and Creative Director at BBDO. He shares career insights,…

Flash On: The Raw, Authentic Visual Style That’s Reshaping Photography

Once considered a mistake, "Flash On" photography is now one of the most deliberate and disruptive visual trends in fashion…

Dark Imagery in Design: Embracing the Depth and Power of Shadows

Dark imagery is having a moment. And by leaning into low-light photography, today’s most compelling campaigns are proving that less…