D&AD awards four Black Pencils and reveals 2026 global rankings

D&AD awards four Black Pencils and reveals 2026 global rankings

D&AD has awarded four Black Pencils across three projects at its 2026 Awards Ceremony in London, celebrating the people and work setting the benchmark for creative excellence around the world. Isle of Any’s Your Way Out for Coinbase received two Black Pencils, for Visual Effects and Production Design. Uncommon Creative Studio’s The Periodic Fable for […]

David Patton Takes the Helm as CEO of D&AD Bringing Global Agency and Brand Leadership

David Patton Takes the Helm as CEO of D&AD Bringing Global Agency and Brand Leadership

D&AD, the global non-profit championing excellence in design and commercial creativity, has appointed David Patton as Chief Executive Officer, who will take up the role later this month. With senior leadership experience spanning marketing, advertising and production, Patton brings a proven track record aligned with D&AD’s mission to celebrate, stimulate and enable creative excellence wherever […]