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What does AI’s shortcut really cost? Find out in D&AD’s new AI & Creativity Report, sponsored by Shutterstock Studios, which explores six reckonings around originality, speed, talent, pricing, governance and leadership. Get your free download: eu1.hubs.ly/H0xJn0z0

Save the date: 28–30 June 2027, London’s Tobacco Dock. D&AD Alive is coming. We’re bringing D&AD Festival and New Blood Festival together under one roof for three days of creative inspiration, ideas and connection. More details coming soon. All info: eu1.hubs.ly/H0zPWXf0

That Yellow Pencil moment. 💛🏆 Take a look back at some of our 2026 Yellow Pencil winners taking the stage and soaking up the spotlight. Could you be up there in 2027? You've got to enter if you're going to win. Get into the briefs now: eu1.hubs.ly/H0zPRxn0 #newblood27

The #NewBloodAwards 2027 are here. Our global creative competition gives students and emerging talent a chance to tackle real-world challenges, get noticed by industry pros, and show the world their skills. Wave 1 of briefs has landed > eu1.hubs.ly/H0zMGbw0 #newblood27

It's happening. @Adobe MAX Online kicks off today, with some of the world's most exciting creative minds and a seriously inspiring two days. Big ideas, fresh perspectives and plenty of creative fuel. 2pm GMT. See the full Adobe MAX programme and join us: eu1.hubs.ly/H0zLWvp0

“Our issue isn’t with AI itself,” says speaker and New York bestselling author Baratunde Thurston. Speaking to D&AD for the 2026 Annual, he explores why some creatives are hostile towards AI, and how he responds to the pushback.  Read the full interview: eu1.hubs.ly/H0zLltl0

#ShiftNewYork is back, and we're looking for our Class of 2027. We're talking live brand briefs, mentoring, and so much more. If you're a self-taught creative in New York looking to break into the industry, apply now. Applications close Nov 29. All info: eu1.hubs.ly/H0zL3xb0

Anyone can grab attention. Not everyone can hold it. “Creativity is still alive, but shallow creativity is dying,” says D&AD Awards 2026 Jury President Gabriel Moses, on why strong storytelling is what makes commercials stick. More in the D&AD Annual: eu1.hubs.ly/H0zJjQf0

“The Periodic Fable was basically our way of dealing with all the bullshit that's part of the beauty industry.” Here's a look at the twisted science lesson which won a rare Black Pencil in Art Direction, plus 8 more at #DandAD26. More in D&AD Annual 2026: eu1.hubs.ly/H0zGWVt0

What if your best idea is your 50th, not your first? 💡 At #NewBlood26, Annie House of OKCOOL shared why pushing past the obvious is key to finding your creative voice and the perspective that makes your work yours. Catch her full talk here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0zG7yS0

Creatives, it’s time: D&AD Awards 2027 is officially open for entries. Got work that makes hearts beat faster? Enter by 9 December and save 30% with our Super Early Bird discount. Download your entry kit and show us that creativity is alive: eu1.hubs.ly/H0zFfVd0 #dandad27

“I think creativity is still alive, but shallow creativity is dying.” Typography Jury President Liu Zhao shares why depth matters more than ever. Watch more D&AD Awards 2026 judges as they reveal the trends they spotted in the jury rooms: eu1.hubs.ly/H0zCv6T0

From the DJ booth to the strategy room, Amanda Bartolomeu knows culture doesn't stand still. 🎧⚡ Since graduating from #ShiftSaoPaulo in 2026, she's been taking her unique perspective into the creative industry. More from #ShiftSaoPaulo: eu1.hubs.ly/H0zCm4Z0

The first round of briefs is out. The ideas are brewing. Now it's your move. 👀 Have you started your #NewBlood27 entry yet? We're looking for the best and brightest ideas; it's your chance to win a New Blood Pencil and much more. Explore the briefs now: eu1.hubs.ly/H0zC0vC0

Institutional Courage: when creativity changes the way organisations work. From La Poste’s Tetris-inspired logistics to Renault’s EV safety tech, discover the trend in the D&AD Annual Trend Report 2026. Download it for free: eu1.hubs.ly/H0zB2yJ0

Defying Category Conventions emerged as a key trend at D&AD Awards 2026. From Evil Ray to supplements from Haps, Pencil-winning work challenged expectations and found fresh new ways to stand out. Download the full D&AD Annual Trend Report 2026 for free: eu1.hubs.ly/H0zyjWt0

Time's running out to nominate the next generation of creative leaders in the WACL Talent Awards. The Awards recognise and accelerate the leadership potential of women working across advertising, marketing, media and communications. Apply before 2 Nov: eu1.hubs.ly/H0zy5s00

Just one month left to apply for #ShiftNewYork, D&AD’s free night school for self-taught creatives ready to break into advertising, design and beyond. No résumé? No problem. Bring your ideas and ambition, and apply by November 29. Show us what you've got: eu1.hubs.ly/H0zwhRz0

Every destination tells a story. Design agencies Peter Schmidt Group and Stream and Tough Guy turned chef Kiko Martins’ travels into a coordinate-inspired identity, winning a Wood Pencil at D&AD Awards 2026. Explore more Branding winners over on D&AD: eu1.hubs.ly/H0zwbms0

In a world full of noise, the work that cuts through rarely plays by the rules. At D&AD Awards 2026, the New Attention Grabbers caught the judges’ attention, from embracing the novelty factor to rejecting AI in favour of human inventiveness. Free report: eu1.hubs.ly/H0zsn8B0

Great mentors, real briefs and a crew that gets you. 🚀 #ShiftNewYork gave Noa Samassa the skills, support and creative community to explore her talents and open doors to new opportunities. Applications for 2027 are open until 29 Nov: eu1.hubs.ly/H0zshD10 #shiftcreativity