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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

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

Creative block? Graphic designer Anthony Burrill finds inspiration in everyday phrases, overheard conversations and so much more. Watch his full talk from New Blood Festival 2026 for a creative reset, especially if you're tackling the #NewBlood27 briefs: eu1.hubs.ly/H0zrft30

Your next big idea starts here. ✏️ The #NewBloodAwards 2027 briefs have landed. Real ideas, big brands, and the chance to walk away with a New Blood Pencil. This is just the first drop, with more briefs on the way. Explore and download them now: eu1.hubs.ly/H0zqXYM0

Don't wait for permission. At #NewBlood26, Josh Akapo of Creatives for Climate shared why owning your professional narrative matters. Personal projects can do more than fill a portfolio. They can open doors. Watch Finding Your Why on YouTube: eu1.hubs.ly/H0zmPJZ0 #dandad

Meet the racers who play dirty 🎲 From Centaur to Egg to Rocket Scientist, Magical Athlete is pure chaos - with Angela Kirkwood’s bold illustrations for CMYK Games winning a Wood Pencil at D&AD Awards 2026. See all the winners in Illustration: eu1.hubs.ly/H0zmj4V0

“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/H0zkghB0

Another look at our #ShiftSaoPaulo 2026 Showcase, celebrating five months of big ideas and bold work from our Shifters in Brazil. Could one of them be your next hire? Meet the Class of 2026 now: eu1.hubs.ly/H0zhD_V0 🔗 #dandad #saopaulo

Luxury and AI? A surprisingly good match. Dazed Studio’s Global ECD Bunny Kinney spotted signs of change in the D&AD Awards 2026 Luxury jury room, with L&C NY using AI to connect Tiffany's iconic blue to ocean conservation. More from the 2026 jury rooms: eu1.hubs.ly/H0zhs0-0

New language unlocked: sign language. Jade Shu’s Spread Your Wings, created for @duolingo’s New Blood Awards 2026 brief, won a Wood Pencil with an idea to make language learning more inclusive. Explore the other winners: eu1.hubs.ly/H0zfKbg0

NPCs, pixelated fits and a financial system turned video game. 🎮 Coinbase’s Your Way Out brought the weird to life, winning TWO Black Pencils and five more at D&AD Awards 2026. Go Behind the Work with Isle of Any to see how they pulled it off: eu1.hubs.ly/H0zfzkX0 #dandad26

🍁 What’s next? Your next creative skill, for 20% less. Put your remaining L&D budget to good use with code MASTERCLASS20 at checkout for 20% off any D&AD Masterclass from 2026 - from branding to AI, copywriting to pitching, and much more. Sign up now: eu1.hubs.ly/H0z8dKX0

A new chapter for creativity. 👀 D&AD Alive brings D&AD Festival and New Blood Festival together for the first time, with the D&AD Awards Ceremony opening three days of creative inspiration. 28–30 June 2027 at London’s Tobacco Dock. More info at D&AD: eu1.hubs.ly/H0z51mL0

D&AD is excited to announce the appointment of Nils Leonard (@nilsleonard, @uncommon_studio) as our new President for 2026/2027. “D&AD has shaped me and so many people I admire, so being asked to be President is a genuine honour,” he says. Read more: eu1.hubs.ly/H0z4S6-0

The 5th Annual Signal Awards are almost here, and our friends at Red Setter's 'My Life in Design' podcast is in the running for an award 🙌 Voting's open until 15 October, and we'd love to see Red Setter take the win. Make sure to sign up and vote: eu1.hubs.ly/H0z2TCB0

Not long to go until A Foot In The Door... What are employers looking for in 2026? Join SheSays Global and The Drum to hear from industry experts, including our Foundation Director Paul Drake, on getting started in the creative industries. Tickets: eu1.hubs.ly/H0z14970

Can constraints make creativity stronger? If so, how? Sir John Hegarty, BBH co-founder, shares why a tight brief can spark big ideas, and how the Beatles turned limitations to their advantage in the brand-new 2026 D&AD Annual. Read the full interview: eu1.hubs.ly/H0z104Y0