D&AD judging underway despite lack of international judges
The D&AD judging is on schedule despite many of its international jurors being unable to attend because of flight chaos caused by the Icelandic volcano.
Along with events at Olympia, judges from Brazil, the US, Canada and the Netherlands have been voting remotely today in TV & Cinema Advertising, TV & Cinema Crafts and Digital Advertising.
With the addition of remote judging and a steady stream of global judges defying the travel chaos, the international vote remains strong in essence if not in person. As the sun burst through the mass of steel and glass that forge Olympia's impressive barrel roof structure, D&AD's CEO Tim O'Kennedy began proceedings this morning. Addressing the judges and awaiting press, O'Kennedy reaffirmed D&AD's continued commitment to the creative community and briefed those present on the rigid criteria required for both the awards and the judging process.
Over the next three days, D&AD Awards 2010 promises to uncover further innovative ideas and unprecedented examples of work. The question remains, is there a coveted Pencil amongst them?