D&AD 2026
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adobo Exclusive
Stefan Sagmeister on the ‘single worst job’ of his life
We live in such carefully curated times that it’s rare to hear a story of something that has gone really,…
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Awards News
Dispatch from D&AD 2026: What jurors couldn’t stop talking about before the Pencils dropped
As the D&AD Awards shortlists were being finalized, industry practitioners gathered at the iconic Tate Modern on London’s South Bank…
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The biggest threat to art direction and craft is not AI
Images have never been easier to create, yet truly original perspectives have never felt more difficult to find. For dentsu…
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In the age of AI and algorithms, the human POV is the real advantage
Badong Abesamis continues to champion advertising that cuts through noise without abandoning craft. As Founding Partner of GIGIL and one…
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How ‘intra-tainment’ is changing the way audiences engage with entertainment
As entertainment continues to expand across film, gaming, audio, sports, creator content, and immersive experiences, storytelling itself is becoming increasingly…
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Creativity unbound: Beyond the walls of advertising
Mukund Olety believes that creativity thrives well beyond the advertising industry. It exists in policy changes, business decisions, community-led solutions,…
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Packaging design is now a battle for attention and distinction — here’s how brands can stand out
Packaging is no longer competing solely for shelf presence— but also for clarity, recall and instant emotional recognition. For Katrina…
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Events
Discover what creativity looks like when it stops playing dead: D&AD Festival 2026 President’s Lectures
The D&AD Festival continues to attract world-class talent with the President’s Lectures, featuring industry-leading keynotes on why creativity is more…
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Events
The creative’s guide to commanding the machine for better craft: D&AD Festival 2026 AI Accelerator
In recent years, the creative industry has witnessed the rapid progression of artificial intelligence. While many creatives fear that AI…
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Events
Why They Won: D&AD Yellow Pencils Showcase takes the jury outside the room
Winning a D&AD Yellow Pencil is hard enough. Understanding why work wins one is a different conversation entirely — and…
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Events
Your front-row seat to creative debates that actually matter: D&AD Festival 2026 Jury Insights
The D&AD Festival returns bigger than ever, bringing together the world’s most brilliant creative thinkers. The festival continues to serve…
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Design
D&AD taps 26 of the world’s best — including Dörte Spengler-Ahrens, Cat How, Yasuharu Sasaki, — to champion creativity globally
For an organization whose pencils have long functioned as shorthand for the highest standard in advertising and design, D&AD‘s latest…
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Awards News
Asian creatives take the jury table at D&AD Awards 2026
D&AD, the global non-profit championing excellence in design and commercial creativity, has revealed the jury for its 2026 Awards —…
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