Michale Warren | Plush Designs

the pitch

I’ve observed a growing demand for plush that extends beyond traditional play and serves a functional, everyday purpose. Plush bag clips are a strong example of this shift, combining collectibility, portability, fashion and self-expression in a small format that consumers can take with them wherever they go. The idea here was to design a Halloween themed plush bag clip line, that explores different textures and unique character personalit.

my approach

Inspired by this growing category, I designed a Halloween-themed line of plush bag clips that explores the balance between cute and creepy. Throughout the collection, I experimented with contrasting textures, materials, and playful character details to give each design its own personality while maintaining a cohesive visual language across the line.

the result

The final result is an interactive Stitch plush that captures both sides of the character through a simple, intuitive transformation. Hidden pockets allow his lower arms and antennae to tuck away, letting him shift from Experiment 626 to the familiar Stitch fans know and love. The concept pairs clean, appealing forms with an engaging play feature, creating a plush that's both highly recognizable and fun to interact with.

Tools: Illustrator, Photoshop, Procreate

Market Research

Mood Board

next project

Clif Kid ZBar

Director | Designer | Animator

Early Design

The NEIGHBOR team developed this spec spot for Clif Kid Zbar to explore a bold, character-driven direction for the brand. We created a 30-secondfully 3D animated spot. I helped shape the concept, developed the animatic, and contributed to character/prop design, animation, art direction, and final compositing. The result is a high-energy, mixed-media spot designed to capture the adventurous spirit of the product while showcasing our studio’s storytelling and animation capabilities.

Final Plush Design: Frank

Final Plush Design: Bubble

Final Plush Design: Bart

The NEIGHBOR team developed this spec spot for Clif Kid Zbar to explore a bold, character-driven direction for the brand. We created a 30-secondfully 3D animated spot. I helped shape the concept, developed the animatic, and contributed to character/prop design, animation, art direction, and final compositing. The result is a high-energy, mixed-media spot designed to capture the adventurous spirit of the product while showcasing our studio’s storytelling and animation capabilities.

3D Model

Modeled in Maya, Rendered in VRay

The NEIGHBOR team developed this spec spot for Clif Kid Zbar to explore a bold, character-driven direction for the brand. We created a 30-secondfully 3D animated spot. I helped shape the concept, developed the animatic, and contributed to character/prop design, animation, art direction, and final compositing. The result is a high-energy, mixed-media spot designed to capture the adventurous spirit of the product while showcasing our studio’s storytelling and animation capabilities.