D&AD releases free annual showcase and trend analysis to inspire and stimulate the creative industries Marketing Communication News [Video]

D&AD, the globally renowned non-profit which represents the pinnacle of creative excellence, has released its highly sought after Annual available for free as part of its ongoing commitment to nurturing creativity across different communities.

The organisation is sharing full access to the D&AD Annual – a summary of the insights, strategies and campaigns that powered the best creative work at the D&AD Awards 2024 – and the D&AD Trend Report which explores the themes from the Annual and how they might shape the future.

The D&AD Annual goes ‘behind the work’ of this year’s award-winning creative campaigns across 32 categories and provides exclusive insider insights from the people who brought them to life. Judged by over 300 world-leading designers, advertising executives and skilled creatives, the D&AD Awards represent one of the annual high points of the creative calendar with all winners presented with a prestigious D&AD Pencil.

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