Trends from the jury rooms

As attention spans diverge to extreme poles, brands must earn the right for their films to be noticed

Brave ideas are the lifeblood of the strongest storytelling

Separating work that appears well-meaning and work that genuinely creates change requires careful discernment

A strategic embrace of technology was spotted at D&AD Awards 2026

Brand identities that launch with a bang are a welcome counterpoint to conformity in design

A Critter Carol, created by TBWA\Media Arts Lab Los Angeles for Apple, is a celebration of analogue craft

This year’s Super Bowl was a stage for brands to tap into culture, if executed well

Designs need to go deeper than surface-level appearances, according to Jury President Liu Zhao