D&AD is holding its first ever Australian President’s Lectures in November. And it is bringing Nils Leonard, chairman and chief creative officer Grey London (Business Insider’s top creative person of 2015) to host them.
The talks, made possible with the support of Google Australia, will explore the concept, How to build a creative culture.
Perth’s D&AD President’s Lecture is on Wednesday November 11, in collaboration with the Perth Advertising and Design Club and Curtin University, 8am – 10:30am.
Sydney’s is on Thursday November 12, 5.30pm – 8pm.
On November 13, D&AD will also host its second Australian New Blood Workshop in partnership with The Glue Society, Google Australia, Will O’Rourke, Interbrand and M&C Saatchi.
Nils Leonard is one of the youngest chief creative officers in the world. He runs a top five agency at just 36 years of age after overseeing six of the most profitable and creatively awarded years in Grey London’s 52 year history.
In October 2014, he was also appointed chairman, a role he performs as well as his existing duties. And a promotion that, D&AD notes, “signifies the agency’s commitment to creative excellence and innovation; putting creativity at the front and centre of its culture.”
from Interview in Luerzer’s Archive.
Nils Leonard commented, “President’s lectures are an important part of D&AD’s DNA and it’s a great opportunity to talk about how we can infuse creativity into everything that we do in our industry. Gone are the days of “creative departments”. We need to encourage a culture of creativity and D&AD is a fantastic platform for broadcasting this message. I am also thrilled to be working on Brief to Broadcast, D&AD’s New Blood workshop now in it’s second year. Young creatives are the future of this industry and helping to nurture them is essential.”
Book your spot:
Wednesday 11 November – PERTH
Fraser’s, Kings Park
Time: 8am – 10:30am
Tickets: http://dandadperth.eventbrite.co.uk
Thursday 12 November – SYDNEY
National Art School
Time: 5:30pm to 8pm
Tickets: https://dandadsydney.eventbrite.co.uk
Watch Sir John Hegarty’s President’s lecture here.
The second Australian D&AD New Blood workshop will be opened by Leonard. Think of it as a crash course in creative excellence (and a leg up the ladder) for 30 very lucky young creatives.
It’s called Brief to Broadcast, and aims to bridge the gap between industry and education for the next generation of creative talent on a global scale. This year, the topic will be Make an Issue into a Big Deal” and will encourage young creatives to think about how to maximise the impact of their work. The creatives will develop and entire project from brief to broadcast in one day, with guidance from some of Australia’s best adpeople.
Jonathan Kneebone, co-founder, The Glue Society noted, “This year, we are raising the stakes with the Brief to Broadcast workshop. We’re not only asking the people attending to originate a concept and bring it to life in less than a day, we’re forcing the group to work as a collective whole. Today, we need to work collaboratively to compete – and we’re genuinely excited to see what a room full of the smartest young creative talent in Australia can achieve.”
If you’re a new creative who wants one of the 30 places, apply to the New Blood Workshop by submitting a 60-second video explaining why an issue you feel passionate about is worthy of bigger attention.
Applicants must be aged 24 or under and submissions must be received by Friday October 23 2015. The New Blood Workshop will take place from 9am-7:30pm on Friday November 13 2015.
Read the brief here: D&AD New Blood brief. Make an Issue into a Big Deal
Enter here:
Friday 13 November – SYDNEY
Brief to Broadcast – The Glue Society Studios
Time: 9am – 7:30pm
Entries to: hello@gluesociety.com
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