Issue 267 features highlights from the CA-chaired Judges Insight session at D&AD Festival, revealing what it takes to win a coveted Pencil.
In a special video insight feature, CA reveals what it takes to win a D&AD Award
Elsewhere, D&AD's current deputy president Steve Vranakis, ECD of Google Creative Lab, argues that sometimes it takes a malcontent to change the world for the better.
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Google Creative Lab's ECD (and D&AD's deputy president) Steve Vranakis debates the nature of innovation
Computer Arts' advice series with D&AD New Blood continues with a guide to getting more from your final-year show.
Make the most of your degree show with advice from D&AD New Blood
There's also a handy guide to where to spot the best new talent during graduate show season in the UK.
Graduate show listings cover the whole of the UK (Image credit: Computer Arts)
If you're graduating this year yourself, be sure to check out CA's fourth-annual cover design contest, too – submit your design by midnight on 2 June for the chance to win a £500 commission.
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Nick has worked with world-class agencies including Wolff Olins, Taxi Studio and Vault49 on brand storytelling, tone of voice and verbal strategy for global brands such as Virgin, TikTok, and Bite Back 2030. Nick launched the Brand Impact Awards in 2013 while editor of Computer Arts, and remains chair of judges. He's written for Creative Bloq on design and branding matters since the site's launch.
