D&AD judging kicks off

The four days of judging (26 - 29 March) also marks the launch of D&AD Congress 2007 – a three-week celebration of global creative excellence. Week One of Congress also includes a forum discussion about branding ethics and the environment presented by an international panel of D&AD judges (28 March).

“The standard of judging is what makes D&AD Pencils so hard to win. We have the toughest and best creative minds in the world debating – and arguing – about the work that should be recognised for setting new standards in creative excellence”, says Tony Davidson, D&AD president.

“The great thing about D&AD is the range of work you see, from graphic design to gaming, to 3D design, to ambient, photography and illustration – judging at the D&AD Global Awards is truly inspiring.”

The jury panels include the following creatives from South Africa:

1. Interactive TV: Rory Sutherland, MultiChoice
   
2. Packaging Design: Lisa Ting Chong, The Jupiter Drawing Room
   
3. Photography: Michael Doran, Michael Doran Photography
   
4. TV & Cinema Advertising: Rob McLennan, JWT South Africa
   
5. TV & Cinema Crafts: Greg Gray, Velocity Films
   

According to the organisers, entries to digital, design, integrated and craft categories have soared this year, with Virals topping the table at a colossal 94% increase on last year.

Countries with first-time submissions include Bangladesh, Le Reunion, and Qatar.

An up-to-date list of all D&AD judges is available at www.dandad.org/press/releases.asp?category=2.