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Today we're talking about Outdoor Advertising.
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Here's a seriously simple and brilliant piece of design to inspire you on a Thursday morning. won a Graphite Pencil at this year’s D&AD Awards for their innovative use of branding for Bandido Coffee Co. #DANDAD18
What song is your guilty pleasure? 🌝 In this film by , a group of friends can’t resist listening to 's “Havana” even if it meant that a creepy doll tried to kill them every time they played it. It was shortlisted for #UseOfMusic at #dandad19. #Halloween
These Wood Pencil-winning press ads by Thailand remind us that is for every size of imagination. Explore more Pencil-winning posters here: fal.cn/3b9AZ #dandad20
Good morning, creatives.
Today, let's talk about Graphic Design.
What's your favourite piece of Graphic Design ever?
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Good morning Creatives. Today, let's talk about Book Design. What, in your opinion, is the best book cover design, ever? We've plenty, but this version of Nineteen Eighty-Four from is one of our favourites.
Read this if you want to learn how to write a style guide, and win awards while you're at it: ow.ly/HKQLi
This is how moved from a brand that encouraged talking, to one that specialised in listening: goo.gl/5v5tPS
The D&AD Festival 2016. 4 stages, 150 speakers, 3 days, 1 pass, 20-22 April: ow.ly/ZtpPu
On 1 April, ran a Newspaper ad for an April Fools’ special stating that the first person to bring it could swap their old car, whatever it was, for a brand new BMW. The catch? They weren't joking. -> goo.gl/Z5KFa6
Long copy is. not. dead. Take a moment out of your Friday to check out these 2018 Yellow Pencil award-winning pieces titled 'Lives Way More Interesting Than Yours' from & (and let us know which one's your favourite). -> goo.gl/4oQDZ8
Here's a little something to motivate you this Monday morning - 's Wood Pencil winning ad, titled Block Out the Chaos, for their noise-cancelling headphones. #DANDAD18 #MondayMotivation -> goo.gl/ZgCKNn
Here's a 2018 Art Direction Pencil winner from , where new fruity flavours called for their iconic logo to be transformed into the leaf of the corresponding fruit. -> bit.ly/2KKGYcd
Bold, beautiful and strong, #Unignorable by and spotlights local social issues that often go unnoticed, winning #WoodPencil for #Illustration in D&AD Awards 2019. For more creative inspiration, head here: dandad.org/?utm_source=Tw
Pigeon ads, panoramic hot dogs… Creative Director knows a thing or two about going viral. He’s taking a seat at the D&AD dinner table with Naresh Ramchandani on 25 February at 6pm GMT. Don’t miss it: fal.cn/3dnLx
This is a message to all industry professionals and senior creatives attending #NewBlood18.
Last night we heard about a senior creative making disparaging comments to a student about their work. Here at D&AD we find this behaviour completely unacceptable. 1/6
‘Stick to your guns, have a vision, make sure the brief is answerable. If you love your idea, don’t compromise it’ says Rosie Arnold on creating Pencil-winning work. Join her Masterclass for insider knowledge on navigating the journey to greatness. 25 July fal.cn/32JtS
Launched after the 2011 earthquake & tsunami that devastated Japan's Tohoku region, this partnership required a close relationship built on trust. The Creative Agency Collaboration of the Year goes to #DentsuInc & #EastJapanRailwayCompany. See the work: dandad.org/awards/profess
Big plans are in store for 2019.
London will be the home of a new Global Festival of Creativity, brought to you by D&AD and Media Group.
To find out more, head over to the D&AD Festival page -> goo.gl/645bxa
In need of some #Sundaybrunch inspiration? From eggs to #crispybacon, each food item is seen lightly cooked all the way to well done, just the way customers like it. See the full spectrum of winning work from : fal.cn/AuHW
Another year, another wonderful campaign for The Sunday Times Rich List by
Ever felt like your world was falling apart after a breakup? This spot for shows us just that. So far, its won 4 Pencils at #dandad20, including a Yellow Pencil for #ProductionDesign and Graphite Pencil for #Cinematography /
Anyone thirsty? This series of macro photographs of iconic Coca-Cola rituals - like the uncapping of the bottle - by landed Graphite Pencil in the #PressOutdoor category last year.
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One of our favourites is from Bandido Coffee Co. and Magpie Studio, who won a Pencil this year for some seriously simple and effective Graphic Design. Take a look -> bit.ly/2AOjQtL
Bold, beautiful and strong, the #UNIGNORABLE campaign by (illustrated by ) and commands attention for issues like poverty, domestic violence, isolation and more. It was shortlisted for #GraphicDesign & won Wood Pencil for #Illustration in 2019.
97k pieces of Lego went into this Yellow Pencil-winning poster campaign by , which recreated the real world in brick pixels: goo.gl/Hi2TnU #TBT
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Here's a favourite from @serviceplanfra - the Virtual Crash Billboard, which plays a screeching sound when careless pedestrians try to cross at a red light. Take a look -> bit.ly/2OU3lz8
Someone suggested 's 'Think Small' campaign for some great copy and we were reminded of another campaign of theirs: 'Lives Way More Interesting Than Yours', which won a Pencil in 2018. Check it out -> bit.ly/2Kw78zi
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April sees the first ever D&AD Festival. Read all about our headline speakers here: ow.ly/YfYg2
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The NETFLIX IS A JOKE campaign instantly sparked widespread conversation and speculation. At the Emmys, everyone was let in on the joke - it was a teaser for their new comedy lineup. Find out more about the campaign here -> goo.gl/3aj44j
Thanks to , now 's bottles come in all shapes & sizes - just like the women in their ads: ln.is/www.brandingma
Have you tried our new 3D animation tool? Designed in collaboration with Studio Hato, you can doodle, scribble and sketch your way into being featured as part of our 2018 Festival identity. Try it here -> goo.gl/AkHfLN #StartWithAMark
The new packaging by blends type and illustration and uses a custom type, with unique ligatures and swashes, to evoke the soft juiciness of Burger King’s flame-grilled menu. They landed Wood Pencil in #Typography at #dandad21.
Every single one of the 1,016 frames in the film are drawn by hand. For #dandad19 we've redefined our #craft categories including a dedicated #illustrationaward. Enter here: dandad.org/en/d-ad-awards
Problem: How do you inspire a modern audience to visit the ? Solution: Take the paintings to the public. 44 walls around central London were hung with reproductions of Old Masters for 12 weeks, It won for a #BlackPencil.
How did @kollerebbe make Magic Tape disappear….. with #InnovativePackagingDesign of course. They won a #WoodPencil at #dandad15 in the process. Know any other advertising examples that play a trick on the eye?
Congratulations to each and every one of you who won a #NewBlood18 Pencil tonight - be it Wood, Graphite, Yellow, White, or Black.
You are the shining Creative stars who will go on to set the standard for the future of our industry.
We are immensely proud.
This cover by German Magazine , illustrated by , won a Wood Pencil at #DANDAD18 for its eye-catching depiction of what appears to be the holding the Statue of Liberty's severed head. What do you think? -> goo.gl/E1Fm5a
#Scrabble brought us an exercise in sheer #copywriting genius paired with a romantic indie aesthetic. #Anagram lovers indulge this #ValentinesDay
She's a creative chameleon who has redefined pop culture, music and fame. To celebrate Madonna's diamond year we have dug out her 3 Pencil winning music videos. #MadonnaAt60
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Good morning Creatives.
Today we're talking about Film Advertising.
What's your favourite piece of Film Advertising, ever? #ThursdayThoughts
The phrase “Go back to Africa” is still widely used in racialised contexts online & offline. Watch Co-founders & team discuss their Black Pencil winning collaboration that turned the racial slur into an empowering call to action: fal.cn/3bQYE
Take a hit of creative caffeine this morning with the best Press & Outdoor campaigns from the past year: dandad.org/search/archive
Ordinary moments are captured as opportunities to bring storybook animals to life in these posters for by Thailand, and at the heart of each ad is LEGO’s ultimate purpose: inspiring children to think creatively. It won Wood Pencil for #PressOutdoor in 2019.
“Design isn’t decoration, it has to reflect the behaviour of its users”. partner on the state of branding today: goo.gl/Cw4vmM
Annie Atkins is a Graphic Designer for film and will be speaking at D&AD Festival: ow.ly/ZQlwT
All of the D&AD Awards winners from our 28 categories have been announced. Want to find out who they are? Visit our Liveblog -> dandad.org/en/d-ad-livebl
Designed to tell a brutal 228-year story of gun violence in the US, 'The Gun Violence History Book' is so thick it literally stopped a bullet. Designed by for The Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence, it won a Black Pencil in #BookDesign at #dandad20 👏👏👏
One of the greatest athletes of his generation, Kobe Bryant had an immeasurable impact on the world of sport. Today, we remember his legacy.
This farewell film by & salutes his final performance and legendary career.
#WoodPencil/Film Advertising/#dandad17
#DandAD17 Festival day 1, 'The Earth Will Shake'. Today's talks & events will ask, can #creativity change the world? ow.ly/v7ms30b8Xop
At , great basketball players are considered artists. To celebrate these players, they teamed up with and fused the player's stats with data visualizations, and turned the game into art. The posters won Wood Pencil for #Illustration at #dandad20.
.'s Inglorious Fruits & Vegetables campaign for was an instant hit – garnering widespread press coverage, and roundly praised for its stance against wasted food. Check out the #DANDADIMPACT case study, here -> dandadimpact.com/news/ingloriou
Love, hate, lust, despair, greed, fear. These are the universal and timeless feelings that have kept opera alive. This compelling & contemporary rebrand for by
highlights opera’s “all too human” core & landed Wood Pencil for #Writing in 2019.
Tokyo’s 2020 Olympic Games saw the introduction of lots of new sports like surfing and skateboarding. launched a film with inspired by Katsushika Hokusai and his iconic painting, The Great Wave off Kanagawa. Taking home a Graphite pencil in #Animation.
Tickets are on sale for the D&AD Festival 2016 with headliners Sir Paul Smith, Annie Atkins & Sir Martin Sorrell: ow.ly/Zct0G
. & 's fun, bright, and Pencil winning DTF campaign empowered people to redefine just what the 'F' in 'DTF' stands for. The work is continuation of the brand's mission to focus more on substance than selfies when it comes to dating. ->bit.ly/2KNzYeI
Designing for Wes Anderson's , Lead Graphic Designer Erica Dorn in conversation with 's Rachael Steven at #dandad18 reveals how she brought the director's vision to life. Watch now
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Remember this one? In 2015, won a coveted Black Pencil for their campaign, Inglorious Fruits and Vegetables. The campaign was designed to reduce food waste, and sold imperfect fruits and vegetables at a 30% discount.
We believe that learning is a lifelong process integral to creativity. That’s why the 60th D&AD Annual is the ultimate source for creative education and inspiration, and it’s all yours for free. It’s time to stimulate your creativity. Dive into the Annual: dandad.org/annual/2022
We can all agree that completing Government tasks aren’t easy. But last year, the Government Digital Service won a #WoodPencil in #ServiceDesign for Step by Step Journeys - a project which transformed previously multifarious tasks into clear and complete user journeys.
While the #USElection rages on, let's remember a true American icon, #MrPeanut. When the 104-year-old, monocle-wearing #Planters mascot died, honoured his legacy with a bright-coloured, nostalgic commemorative campaign - winning Wood Pencil in #Typography at #dandad20.
We love these #NewBloodAward winning posters from Harriet Richardson & George Townley. Titled 'Creative Block', they were designed to inspire other creatives in times of need. // Don't forget, the #NewBloodAwards 2018 deadline is 20 March, 5PM GMT. -> goo.gl/Rkqan1
To promote the endangered Okinawan language, The Okinawa Times paper created ad spaces that local businesses could use for free if they wrote in Okinawan. Together w/ #DentsuTokyo, they launched 10 beautifully crafted, 100% Okinawan ads that won Graphite in #PressOutdoor in 2020.
The more we sleep the more we get out of life, right? 💤 These posters for by highlight the benefits of sleep by comparing it to fad products that promise the same but rarely deliver. The campaign is shortlisted in the #dandad21 Press & Outdoor category.
Congratulations to all the winners at #dandad19 Full results from an exceptional year available here: fal.cn/AOOT
With portraits of mythical and phantasmagorical birds, this series of posters is striking in appearance. Designed by #DentsuTokyo to promote the One Show Exhibition in Tokyo, the ‘Creativity, Uncaged’ posters were awarded a Yellow Pencil in #Illustration at #dandad20 this year.
How best to demonstrate Dynamic Steering technology with an engaging ad? Get to perform a death-defying split between two reversing trucks, obviously. It won a Yellow Pencil in 2014 for
Creative work deserves recognition. There is now an extended deadline for #dandad19. You have until 13 March 2019. This is your opportunity for a coveted #pencilaward. Enter now: fal.cn/is86
Top 10 campaigns of 2018 - The Soy Sauce Posters, which won several Pencils for its craft in design. Gain insight into how Japan approached this brief by Sagwa fal.cn/rdqa
Submit to the awards #dandad19 fal.cn/rdqM
Happy #InternationalWomensDay. Today, we're celebrating the women in this sometimes not-so-diverse industry of ours. Here's to the female Advertisers, the Designers, the Copywriters, the Illustrators, the Art Directors - the Creatives. Whatever your vocation, D&AD is behind you.
