Trends from the jury rooms

Brave ideas are the lifeblood of the strongest storytelling

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

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

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