Have you ever wanted to swing from the leaves of a beetroot tree? Maybe even sail the seas on a hollowed out cucumber boat? What about standing on top of a giant orange and mining for the delicious juice that lies inside?

Creative thinking can be tough at the best of times…

Here it is.

Welcome to this week's animation and motion graphics news. Here are the headlines...

With 171,476 words in the 20-volume Oxford Dictionary, the English language is arguably the most expressive in the world.

Here we go again! Jumbla has taken the time to carefully curate a list of what’s hot right now in the world of animation and motion graphics.

There’s a sense of déjà vu in the studio after hearing that Jumbla has picked up more animation industry accolades, including two Summit Creative Awards and one BassAward.

Going out for a beverage during the week isn’t usually the norm for the Jumbla crew, especially on a Tuesday night.

Way back in April 1989, when Madonna topped the charts with Like a Prayer, video game fans were going crazy for Nintendo’s latest release - a pocket-sized device you could play anywhere.

Join us as we delve into the world of animation and motion graphics to unearth the hottest stories of the week just for you. Here goes...

 It’s probably no surprise to hear that several members of the creative team at Jumbla enjoy playing video games.

Did you know that the video game industry hit $91 billion in revenues last year? For a little perspective, the worldwide box office achieved less than half this amount in movie ticket sales during the same period - a mere $38.6 billion.

What’s happening in the world of animation and motion graphics this week? A lot, as it turns out.

We think the biggest news is Jumbla’s continued expansion in the UK, but we’ll let you decide!

From the multiplayer madness of Super Mario Kart to more serious simulations such as Gran Turismo, racing games have always been a favourite among console players.

Of all the advertising and social media fails in recent memory, Pepsi’s Kendall Jenner campaign takes some beating.

Fresh out of Monash University with the world at his feet, Michael Wilkinson was excited about his career as a motion designer.