British Design & Art Direction (D&AD) is a professional association and an educational charity that sets creative standards in design and advertising, educates and nurtures the next creative generation, and promotes the importance of good design and advertising within the business arena. D&AD works at the forefront of one of the fastest-growing sectors of the UK economy - the creative industries. Design firms alone generate £4.8 billion a year in revenues and employ around 75,000 people. The advertising sector is worth £3 billion and generates £15 billion in revenues. D&AD plays an important role in the development of these two vibrant creative industries. The famous D&AD Awards, which now attract 20,000 entries from around the world, showcase achievement and document trends year on year. D&AD's extensive educational programmes support colleges and students, identify and nurture graduate talent, smooth the pathway into work and enhance career development. A comprehensive programme of membership activities give design and advertising creatives a sense of community and shared purpose. If you would like to learn more about D&AD's training and educational events or are interested in entering the professional or student awards entry, log onto www.dandad.org