It's time for a change. We need to address Mental health in the creative industries and this is the starting point. We've partnered with Never Not Creative to explore mental health amongst Irish commercial creatives. Please take 20 mins to complete the survey bit.ly/ICADMentally-H…

We're back! ICAD has joined Art Directors Club of Europe and The One Club for Creativity to promote Irish creativity, align with best-in-class educational programmes, and provide our members with reciprocal benefits. adceurope.org/new-member-of-…

ICAD Joins Forces with the Art Directors Club of Europe lbbonline.com/news/icad-join…

UPSTARTS 2024 applications now open. Upstarts provides training, support & experience to emerging creatives, regardless of their experience or background. Upstarts is now free thanks to CoreMedia @TBWA_Dublin BBH Dublin & The Mix. Apply now bit.ly/Upstarts24

Have you ever wanted to mentor emerging talent? Would your agency or studio like to benefit from setting hosting an upstarts brief? Applications to become an Upstarts Mentors and Host are now open! Mentor and Host guidelines - bit.ly/UpstartsGuides

*UPSTARTS APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN* Siobhain, Art Director, Upstart 22/23 ‐ now with The Tenth Man. In her first 2 years, she has worked on campaigns for Superbet, TG4, Arnotts, Energia & AIG. Apply at: bit.ly/Upstarts24

Louise is a multidisciplinary designer working at Zero-G & hosts The Design Kids, Dublin. In 2019, she completed the Upstarts programme, & found it invaluable in making connections and showcasing abilities after a career change to design. bit.ly/Upstarts24

Have you ever wanted to mentor emerging talent? Would your agency or studio like to benefit from setting hosting an upstarts brief? Applications to become an Upstarts Mentors and Host close tomorrow 12.07.24 Mentor and Host guidelines - bit.ly/UpstartsGuides

Since completing Upstarts in 2023, Jonathan has spent the past year working as a designer for Together We Create. Upstarts was instrumental in helping Jonathan make the switch from industrial design to the world of graphic design! bit.ly/Upstarts24

Good news! Upstarts 2024 Deadline is extended to 18th July. bit.ly/Upstarts24

In the next instalment of our ongoing ICAD Promotes series, we talk to the very talented Naoise Ó Conchubhair, Director of Digital at Detail.DesignStudio. linktr.ee/CreativeICAD

On behalf of ICAD's members and boards, we'd like to express our sincere gratitude to the board members who are stepping down this year. Your contribution to the Institute and wider sector has made a real difference - Thank you. #CreativeCommunity #CreativeCareer #CreativeJobs

Join the celebration of creativity and community at the ICAD Awards on September 19th at the National Stadium. Early bird tickets available till Aug 23rd—just €120 instead of €150. 1 free ticket if you order 10 too! bit.ly/ICADAwards24

Time’s running out! Grab your discounted ticket to the ICAD Awards at National Stadium on 19th Sep. Early bird ends at midnight this Friday-23/8. Early bird ticket: €120/standard €150. Group 10+1FOC €1,200/standard €1,500. Food & drink - recognise & reward. #icads24

We are thrilled to reveal the incredible talent that has been selected for this year’s ICAD Upstarts Programme!

Excited to share more of the incredible talent joining ICAD Upstarts 2024

Last but not least, our final Advertising ICAD Upstarts.

Join us for a night to remember at the ICAD Awards at the National Stadium on September 19th! Single for €150, group of 10+1FOC €1,500 at icad.ie. Connect, celebrate, eat, drink & reward creative excellence. bit.ly/ICADAwards24

The 66th ICAD Awards Commendations are live! Congratulations to those commended, your work has been recognised as one of the standout pieces of creativity this year. Download them here bit.ly/Commendations24

To support emerging creatives, we're releasing a discounted Student + Intern ticket - for just €75. It's a great opportunity to experience the ICAD Awards and mingle with Ireland's creative community. Tickets available here - bit.ly/ICADAwards2024