Creative · Award

D&AD New Blood Awards2027

Days left19w leftMarch 11, 2027

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The D&AD New Blood Awards is an international creative competition designed to discover and support emerging talent in advertising, design and visual communication. Participants work on real-world creative briefs supplied by established brands and organisations. The programme gives young designers an opportunity to demonstrate their skills, develop their professional portfolios and gain recognition from experienced creative professionals. Successful entrants can receive the prestigious New Blood Pencil award.

Requirements checklist

  1. 01

    Applicants may enter as students of any age enrolled in recognised further or higher education.

  2. 02

    Non-student applicants must be over 18 and meet the creative employment eligibility restrictions.

  3. 03

    Select an available creative brief.

  4. 04

    Submit original work addressing the selected brief.

  5. 05

    Follow the technical and submission guidelines.

  6. 06

    Complete the entry process before the deadline.