2020/2021 Winners & Shortlists

Cultural / Context information for the jury

The Black and White Report, an independent non-profit organization that recognizes, supports and nurtures creativity and talents emerging in MENA. Every year it plays host to the Black and White Portfolio night, an evening that pairs top emerging talent in the region with advertising and design industry veterans allowing them to evaluate their body of work and guide them on how to make the most of their respective talents. Often there is a huge disconnect between what these students learn at universities and the on-ground realities of the advertising and marketing industries. This night aims to bridge that gap and provide context and support for a new generation of creatives to become new rising agency stars.

Tell the jury about the typography.

These posters used brush and silkscreen techniques to create ersatz amateur yet stylishly composed pieces that call on the viewer to embrace their inner failures, to celebrate the misfires as a means of growth.