D&AD

D&AD run 18 programmes to identify, nurture and inspire the next generation and to support the creative industries and business

D&AD New Blood Exhibition -
The Creative Talent Show

Olympia National Hall
Monday 29 June, 6pm - 10pm
Tuesday 30 June, 10am - 9.30pm
Wednesday 1 July, 10am - 4pm


Programme of events

Register to attend New Blood 09

New Blood is the annual show for D&AD University Network members.

Thanks to D&AD’s profile within the design and advertising industries, the exhibition is the most effective graduate recruitment fair for would-be creative practitioners.

Design groups and advertising agencies have free access to the exhibition, ensuring that the best graduates gain maximum exposure to kick start their careers.

D&AD subsidise New Blood enabling universities, colleges and graduates to exhibit affordably in central London.

New Blood 2008 in numbers:
More than 8,000 visitors.
2,000 graduating student exhibitors.
Over 200 exhibitors were offered placements there and then, and we are still hearing about others.

Here are some of the highlights:




Why attend?
  • FREE entry to the Exhibition
  • More than 7,000 creative practitioners attending over three days
  • Courses from countries as far as New Zealand, Russia and Italy exhibiting
  • Over 120 courses exhibiting their best graduate talent
  • View the D&AD Student Awards Nominations Exhibition
  • Get hired or hire the best talent before your competitors
  • Forge new partnerships with courses, new and practising creatives
  • Learn from the lectures, debates, workshops and Training & Advice Sessions



To exhibit at the D&AD the New Blood exhibition your course needs to join the D&AD University Network Programme. Membership includes a free stand at the show.


If you have any questions regarding exhibiting contact Ros on +44 (0)20 7840 1167 or ros@dandad.co.uk.

If you have any questions regarding visiting and associated events contact Rhiannon on +44 (0)20 7840 1117 or rhiannon@dandad.co.uk.