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D&AD

Jul. 01, 2026

D&AD New Blood Awards 2026: Menstruation Project Wins Both of the Year's Top Honours

175 Pencils were awarded to winners in 29 countries this year, with the only two Black Pencils going to Denmark and Kuwait

Jun. 23, 2026

D&AD Launches Intensive Creative Leadership Residency in New York

The NY Residency builds on D&AD's sold-out UK programme, bringing a rigorous curriculum and peer-led format to New York for the first time

Jun. 17, 2026

D&AD Shift at Ten: The Free Night School Turning Diverse Careers into Creative Success

To mark a decade of finding creative talent in unexpected places, D&AD launches Shift Edition, the first platform to unite standout alumni stories and work in one place

May. 21, 2026

D&AD Announces 2026 Pencil Winners

D&AD, the global non-profit championing excellence in design and commercial creativity, today revealed this year's D&AD Awards Pencil winners

Apr. 22, 2026

Stefan Sagmeister Headlines D&AD Festival 2026 as Creativity Goes on Trial

Two-time Grammy Winner Stefan Sagmeister set to reflect on the job that nearly killed his creativity, and why it didn't

Apr. 17, 2026

D&AD Expands Global Presence with 26 Ambassador Appointments Across 10 Countries

Six representatives from the US including Gabriel Schmitt, CCO, Grey and Ali Brown, President & EP, PRETTYBIRD and Ventureland

Feb. 20, 2026

If Your Creative Isn't Driving Impact, Your Relationships Might be the Problem

New D&AD and System1 research reveals the strongest creative work is built on trust, not bigger budgets

Feb. 10, 2026

David Patton Takes the Helm as CEO of D&AD Bringing Global Agency and Brand Leadership

Patton brings a proven track record aligned with D&AD’s mission to celebrate, stimulate and enable creative excellence wherever it is made

Feb. 05, 2026

40 Creatives from the USA Join D&AD Awards 2026 Jury as Agencies, Brands and Independent Studios Unite

Leading international experts from across agencies, independent studios and brands to judge the world's most prestigious creative awards

Nov. 19, 2025

Creativity is Dead: D&AD Launches Brand Manifesto and Challenges the Industry to Prove Otherwise

Reveals 2026 D&AD Awards Jury Presidents and announces new categories

Sep. 19, 2025

D&AD Names Design Leader Lisa Smith as President, Announces Annual & Trend Report 2025

Bolstered by new leadership, the creative education non-profit tackles industry shifts redefining creativity

Jun. 10, 2025

JKR Crafts Strategy, Identity, and Experience for D&AD Awards and Festival 2025

The "Drawn to Create" campaign brings creativity’s pull to life, forging distinctive brand behaviors that connect and future-proof D&AD across all touchpoints

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Jul. 22, 2026

Havas Strengthens Experiential Marketing Arm, Havas Play, Across Benelux with Acquisition of Dutch Agency SportVibes

Founded in 2003, SportVibes has extensive experience creating connections between fans

Jul. 22, 2026

World Cup Ads Don't Rely on Beckham or Messi as Much as Marketers Think

The stars feature in fewer than 1 in 10 ads, but their presence boosts long-term effectiveness