D&AD
Design ServicesEngland, United Kingdom501-1000 Employees
D&AD, based in London, England, operates as a membership body, an awards program, and an educational charity serving the global design and advertising community. It aims to promote and award excellence in business communication, and as a not-for-profit entity it seeks to generate funding to support creative people around the world. The organization runs the D&AD Awards and maintains ongoing activity to recognize and encourage high-quality work across the sector. It positions itself within the design services industry as a benchmark for creative achievement and professional development on a global scale. As a mid-sized nonprofit, it underwent leadership changes in 2026 with David Patton named Chief Executive Officer to take up the role later in February.