MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The shortlist for the D&AD Festival 2022 has been released, with China, Japan, and India scoring the highest number of shortlisted entries in Asia. Globally, 1362 entries have been shortlisted in total, which surpasses pre-pandemic entry records.
D&AD Awards showcases and celebrates the world’s best commercial creativity in design, advertising, craft and production. The 2022 Ceremony will be live streamed for the global creative community online May 25-26.
The shortlisted entries in Asia by country:
China – 48 entries
Japan – 45 entries
Hong Kong – 17 entries
India – 37 entries
Malaysia – 4 entries
Singapore – 16 entries
South Korea – 3 entries
Taiwan – 4 entries
Vietnam – 1 entry
Philippines – 1 entry
The top ranking countries overall:
United States: 400
United Kingdom: 273
France: 113
Germany: 85
Brazil: 62
Australia: 56
China: 48
Japan: 45
Canada: 44
India: 37
The top 5 ranking agencies overall:
Ogilvy UK- 25
TBWA\Paris – 22
Area 23, An IPG Health Company – 20
BETC Paris – 19
adam&eveDDB – 18
Since 1962, D&AD has been inspiring a community of creative thinkers by celebrating and stimulating the finest in design and advertising. The D&AD Awards are recognized globally, entered and attended by the best from around the world. Pencil winners will be announced on May 25-26. All 1362 shortlisted pieces are showcased on the D&AD website.