Following the final stage of judging at the D&AD Awards a total of 1,642 entries have been shortlisted. United States tops the shortlist with a total of 481 shortlisted entries with United Kingdom next best with 333 Entries.
Judging is over (the Black Pencil judging is in its last hour as I type.) 1,642 entries have been shortlisted. The number of Pencils is not being announced at this stage this year. The shortlists are in their place This is to acknowledge the volume of high calibre submissions that, even if they do not win a Pencil, were in close consideration.
The US looks as though it’s going to come out on top after stealing the UK’s crown three years ago and increasing its lead in last year’s awards. The US has 481 shortlisted entries. The UK has 333. Australia is not in the top five at shortlist stage. It has 57 and is ranked #7.
Top ranking countries are:
The US: 481 shortlisted entries
- The US: 481
- UK: 333
- France: 82
- Brazil: 81
- Germany: 78
- Japan: 63
- Australia: 57
- China: 35
- Canada: 33
=10. Spain
=10. New Zealand: 28
- South Africa: 25
- Sweden: 22
- United Arab Emirates: 21
- Colombia: 19
- India: 18
- Singapore: 17
- Netherlands
=19. Thailand
=19. Switzerland
Australia’s shortlisted entries are:
adam&eveDDB London and McCann New York are the #1 most shortlisted agencies with 35 each. Agencies who have the most shortlisted entries are:
=1. adam&eveDDB: 35 shortlisted entries
=1. McCann New York: 35
3. Droga5: 33
4. BBDO New York: 31
5. Dentsu Inc.: 28
The full numbers of shortlisted entries in each of the 34 categories are:
Digital Marketing (49)
Digital Design (53)
Graphic Design (61)
Branded Content & Ent.(36)
Film Advertising (37)
Direct (106)
Branding (78)
Radio & Audio (34)
Spatial Design (16)
Product Design (28)
Music Videos (44 + 3 Next Music Directors)
Writing For Advertising (39 + 1 Next Copywriter)
Media (102)
Integrated (30)
Photography (27 + 1 Next Photographer)
Art Direction (20 + 2 Next Art Directors)
Cinematography (31 + 1 Next Cinematographer)
Sound Design & Use Of Music (41 + 2 Next Sound Designers)
Packaging Design (60)
Book Design (66)
Press & Outdoor (104)
PR (82)
Creativity For Good (55)
Experiential (45)
Direction (41 + 3 Next Directors)
Typography (34)
Visual Effects (18 + 1 Next VFX Artist)
Production Design (11 + 1 Next Production Designer)
Magazine & Newspaper Design (36)
Editing (17 + 2 Next Editor)
Writing For Design (16 + 1 Next Copywriter)
Illustration (34 + 2 Next Illustrator)
Casting (30)
Animation (31 + 1 Next Animator)
Next Creative (6)
Next Designer (4)
New this year are the emerging professionals, who have been shortlisted for the Next awards – a special subcategory to recognise the work of creatives, designers and crafts practitioners who have worked for no more than three years in the creative industries.
D&AD president, Harriet Devoy, commented “Each year, the D&AD Awards demonstrate the enduring importance of creativity, and in 2019 we are delighted once again to have received a high calibre of entries from across the world. This bold, brave and inspiring work, spanning across all creative disciplines, has been a joy to recognise and reward. We’ve announced the Shortlist, and look forward to sharing and showcasing the full spectrum of work over the next few days at the D&AD Festival, and announcing the winners at our Awards Ceremony on Thursday 23 May.”
All 1,642 shortlisted pieces will be listed in the 57th D&AD Annual published later this year. Winning work will also be displayed at exhibitions globally over the following year and featured in the D&AD Annual and online archive. Shortlisted entrants will find out whether they have won a Pencil at the D&AD Awards Ceremony, taking place on the final day of the D&AD Festival, May 23.
D&AD chief executive officer, Tim Lindsay, commented, “After a busy and inspiring few days of judging, we’re excited to open our doors for this year’s Festival. As well as a schedule of inspirational talks and sessions delivered by some of the industry’s leading creative practitioners, all work in consideration for a Pencil will be on show throughout the Truman Brewery for attendees to discover and learn from. D&AD Festival offers genuine insight into what creative excellence means today, the breadth and diversity of which is a real testament to the industry, and to the future of creativity.”
The D&AD Festival runs at the Truman Brewery May 21 – 23 and tickets are still available via the D&AD website.
View the full D&AD shortlists here:DAD-Awards-Full-Shortlist-2019- or on the D&AD website.
