Student Awards

D&AD Awards

D&AD celebrates and nurtures outstanding work in design and advertising by awarding the finest work each year. Valued by creatives around the world, the prestigious D&AD New Blood Award identifies tomorrow’s creative superstars and represents an instant validation of one’s talent.

2025

D&AD New Blood Awards

Wood Pencil
(Monotype)

Ctrl+Alt+Fr33dom

Angelena Ikah Mah, Sulaiman Baktiyar, Danh Nguyen, Hui Ting Quek and Nguyet Minh Hoang

Diploma in Design for Communication and Experiences, Class of 2024

The internet once thrived as a space for free expression and idea-sharing, but algorithmic censorship by tech giants and governments has created a "digital prison." Enter Ctrl+Alt+Fr33dom, a customisable font that bypasses these filters, built on Futura’s progressive design, used in political campaigns and manifestos. 

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2024

D&AD New Blood Awards

Graphite Pencil
(Google Fonts & The Typographic Circle)

The Lost Stroke

Ng Kai Yun, Li Xinci, Tan Lay Yen, Si Jiaqi

Diploma in Design for Communication and Experiences, Class of 2024

The Lost Stroke is a type-led campaign campaign that incorporates activism through poetry—an interplay between creative type expression and the visual poignance of chinese poetry. The campaign emphasizes the impact of deforestation brought about by climate change and how our forests are losing their beauty and lustre as they continue to be destroyed with no regard for the future.

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D&AD New Blood Awards

Wood Pencil
(Twister & 1HQ Netherlands)

Plot-Twister

Thessalonica Ruth Meiriane Zipora, Cheng Kai Ting, Ching Qi Qing Pearlin, Dave Yu Warsanta, Zaneta Trixie

Diploma in Design for Communication and Experiences, Class of 2024

A story-first brand campaign connecting audiences into a shared experience where they tell their tales and connect with others in unexpected ways.

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D&AD New Blood Awards

Wood Pencil
(IMAX)

IMAX: Expanding Beyond Cinema

Lee Jiye, Lee Yeyoung, Wee Wan Ming, Sophia Francine Barrientos Tantamco, Andromeda Kurniawan Pontianus

Diploma in Design for Communication and Experiences, Class of 2024

This proposed refreshed design identity for IMAX sets the stage for distinct experiences, reinforcing IMAX’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of entertainment.

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2023

D&AD New Blood Awards

Wood Pencil
(Google Fonts & HMCT)

Made In Asia™

Kim Seyoun, Celine Angelia, Joselle Guevarra Esquierdo, Rosete Tanya Amana Delgado

Diploma in Design for Communication and Experiences, Class of 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a rise in hate crimes against Asian minority communities globally, ranging from harassment to physical violence. People of Asian descent experienced increased racial stigma, discrimination, which in turn resulted in negative impacts on Asian-owned businesses.

Made in Asia™ campaign aims to celebrate the diversity of Asia and empower Asian-owned businesses by highlighting their value and importance. This typography-led campaign draws inspiration from vernacular typography and is designed to be inclusive and reflective of the diverse cultures of Asia. By promoting and supporting Asian-owned businesses, the campaign seeks to combat the discrimination and hate that these communities have experienced.

 

2021

D&AD New Blood Awards

Wood Pencil
(Audible)

Listen In-State

Thaqif Nazri, Muhammad Sufian Bin Mohd Amir, Kelly Lorena

Diploma in Design for Communication and Experiences, Class of 2021

D&AD New Blood Awards

Wood Pencil
(Audible)

The Faraway: Dreaming in Words

Felicia Chia, Quynh Giao Mai, Jessie Leung

Diploma in Design for Communication and Experiences, Class of 2021

Wood Pencil

2019

D&AD New Blood Awards

Graphite Pencil
(Rexona)

#Freedomtodance

Shirley Ngiam, Edmund Chang, Chin Keong Ong

BA(Hons) Design Communication, Class of 2019

D&AD New Blood Awards

Wood Pencil
(Virgin Atlantic)

Virgin Go!

Elaine Chee, Stefanus Kenneth Rori, Edward Lau, Cheng Young Lim

Diploma in Design Communication, Class of 2019

D&AD New Blood Awards

Wood Pencil
(Monotype)

Change For Trans

Claudia Tan, Fuli Gao, Fahmi Sedek, Cam Tu Nguyen Vuong

Diploma in Design Communication, Class of 2019

2017

D&AD New Blood Awards

Graphite Pencil
(Respect for Animals Educational Trust)

Fleshed Out

Cindy Raissa Wiyana

BA(Hons) Design Communication, Class of 2015

2016

D&AD New Blood Awards

Wood Pencil (Monotype)

Discovering the Aesthetic of Tradition

Bao Zhenyudie

Diploma in Design Communication, Class of 2016

2014

D&AD New Blood Awards

Wood Pencil

Purdey's - How It Comes to Your Hand

Vincent Wongso

Diploma in Design Communication, Class of 2014

D&AD New Blood Awards

Yellow Pencil

ASOS FACE/OFF!

Lena Paik, Nicholas Cheong

BA(Hons) Design Communication

ASOS Face/Off!