D&AD announcements due soonLONDON, UK: Next week, D&AD is issuing a series of announcements to mark the 50th Anniversary of one of the world's most coveted prizes for creative excellence. Judging of the 50th D&AD Awards takes place 16-19 April at Olympia, with the Yellow Pencil Results Night happening at the BFI London IMAX at 7pm on Thursday 19 April. Black Pencils will be awarded at D&AD's Birthday Dinner in September. This year, judging is open to press to explore the exhibition, observe the jury's deliberations and interview the judges. Attached here is a spreadsheet of judge's names. If you would like an interview and are yet to book accreditation, please let Liam Fay-Fright* know as capacity is limited. The organisers have dedicated AV teams producing video on site, so if you are unable to make judging but would like them to conduct an interview on your behalf, send your questions to Fay-Fright and if possible, your questions will be included in the interview. Videos will be delivered within a day. The schedule of announcements for the 2012 Yellow Pencils. Look out for the winners and images on: http://www.dandad.org/dandad/latest/press-office Announcement scheduleMonday 16 April We will announce a major new partnership and initiative to mark D&AD's 50th Anniversary. Tuesday 17 April - Thursday 19th April 10am, Tuesday 17 AprilMobile Marketing 10am, Wednesday 18 AprilSpatial Design 10am, Thursday 19 AprilDigital Design 4pm Thursday 19 AprilYellow Pencil Winners will be announced under embargo until 12.01am Friday 20 April. (NB. The announcement of Jury results is subject to change.) *Liam Fay-Fright |