The Institute of Creative Advertising & Design (ICAD)

22/12/2022

It’s been a busy and successful year for ICAD, and it wouldn’t be possible without our community. Thank you to everyone who supported and engaged with us this year across our various programmes, and here’s to 2023.

Merry Christmas and a happy new year!

22/11/2022

We want to officially announce our Upstarts programme partnership with BBH Dublin. BBH Dublin opened its doors earlier this year, and will be the official 2023 partner of the programme. Upstarts is a vital part of our creative industry, fostering connections and creativity, and contributing to so many successful careers. The new partnership will see BBH Dublin and ICAD work closely together to support and foster up-and-coming creative talent across Ireland. As well as expertise, BBH are generously providing financial support to this well-loved programme.

14/10/2022

The brief for the 2023 ICAD Upstarts programme is now live. The deadline to apply is 28.10.22 and we can't wait to see what you come up with!

You can download the brief as well as the Upstarts programme guidelines here https://bit.ly/3MxJqEr

Best of luck!
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The 2023 ICAD Upstarts Programme is brought to you with the
the generous support of BBH.

BBH is a full-service creative agency founded in 1982. Our logo, the black sheep, represents the power of difference – because when the world zigs, we zag. In 2022, we brought this philosophy to Ireland and opened the doors of BBH Dublin.

10/10/2022

On Thursday 27th of October at 6pm, ICAD is hosting both its AGM and the launch of our 6-year ICAD Awards book! You can hear what's happening, share in our vision for 2023, have a beer and pick up a book. So join us and have your say. Register to attend at icad.ie/AGM

23/09/2022

Griffith College Dublin's BA (Hons) in Graphic Communication Design degree focuses on creative ideas, technical skills, and understanding contemporary digital culture, as well as giving learners the confidence to work in the fast-paced and ever-changing world of Graphic Communication Design. Limited places available so apply today to commence this September!

https://bit.ly/2R8Kja5

16/05/2022

12/05/2022

ICAD Manifesto 2022 is our time to radically rethink the possibilities of how our creative talent can thrive — not just at home — but on the global stage.

Help write the manifesto for a new vision for creativity in Ireland.

Get your tickets now at icad.ie/manifesto

26/04/2022

Thank you to our 2022 Advertising Juries for their hard work, insight and dedication.

The 2022 ICAD Awards will take place on June 9th, as part of our June 8th & 9th Creative Festival!

Visit icad.ie to find out more about our jurors and sign up for first access to tickets.

20/04/2022

Join us on June 8 & 9 for Manifesto, a new creative festival where we will debate the colossal challenges that face our industry with an international panel of inspirational speakers.

Register your interest now: icad.ie/manifesto

01/04/2022

The Sounds Of W., Insight article by Vladyslava Denys, President of the Art Directors Club of Ukraine.

Our sounds of war are always with us now, wherever we are. They are in my sudden cries at night, in telephone conversations with my daughter with her friends who remained in Kyiv. In the confused sound of our cat that is not yet used to the new place and sleeps on a suitcase.

Read the full article here icad.ie/thesoundsofw

23/03/2022

Say hello to our 2022 Production Jury🖐

Find out about each of our judges here icad.ie/production-jury, and start your entry at icad.ie/awards

Final deadline (seriously) is Monday the 28th at midnight - don't miss it!

21/03/2022

🚨 This is not a drill – earlybird rate of €50 per entry ends tonight at midnight! Entries rate after this is €100.

Final deadline to enter the ICAD Awards is Monday the 28th of March!