Members’ Area

From receiving expert help and guidance to benchmarking your business’ performance, the Members’ Area is a gateway to resources, services and support specifically developed for those working in the field of design.

Some sections are exclusively accessible to DBA members, connecting you to the extensive range of benefits your membership provides.

DBA membership extends to everyone working within your business – all members of your team can register for their own password – ensuring the whole team benefits.

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Resources

Essential guidance, templates, insight and tools to support you on all aspects of the business of design. From contracts to client opinion, legal updates to exporting support, our resources give you instant access to expert advice and tools to help solve a wide range of business challenges.

If you can’t find the information you’re after please email membership@dba.org.uk or call 020 7251 9229 and we’ll look to source or signpost you to guidance to match your needs. 

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What’s new in HR and employment law: webinar recording


With the rapidly changing legal landscape, Croner last week ran an exclusive webinar session. DBA members can watch a recording of the webinar to keep up-to-date with the changes and the developments employers need to be aware of.

HR, Legal


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In conversation with Sir John Sorrell – a champion of the creative industries for 50 years | DBA webinar


As an industry sector, we benefit from a global reputation for creative ingenuity and design effectiveness. The UK’s creative industries have for years been the calling card for Britain abroad. Sir John, himself a former successful design business owner, has long spearheaded the reputation of UK design. During this webinar, he shares his thoughts with DBA Chief Executive, Deborah Dawton, and takes questions live from the audience. Watch the full recording here.

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Coronavirus: advice for employers


Access advice to manage the impact of coronavirus on your business.

Financial, HR, Legal


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Covid-19 business toolkit


DBA Members can access up to date guidance, templates and tools from Croner to help manage the impact of coronavirus.

HR, Legal


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Brexit Transition Period Checklist


The end of the Brexit Transition Period is fast approaching: have you checked the actions your business needs to take to prepare?

HR, International trade, Legal


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Leading creativity: a fireside chat with Eric Quint | DBA webinar


As former Chief Brand and Design Officer at 3M and Head of Design Management and Consulting at Royal Philips, Eric Quint has a uniquely experienced view of the world of leading design. During this webinar, he shares unmissable insights into effective design leadership and answers your questions. Listen to the full recording here.

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Advice on the extension to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme


Find out the rules on the extended Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and get a letter to use to gain agreement from your employees to be put on furlough and flexible furlough under the new rule.

Financial, HR


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Packaging Sustainability Checklist


Access PAC's Packaging Sustainability Checklist - a tool to help creative teams develop product and packaging design executions that help clients achieve their sustainability credentials

Business skills, New business & client relations, Strategy development


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Adapting, learning and leading change: design in 2020 | DBA webinar


DBA Chief Executive, Deborah Dawton, chairs this explorative Q&A webinar, joined by a range of industry leaders from a range of backgrounds who shared their experiences of this unexpected and eventful year. Watch the full discussion here.

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Understanding the new immigration system


With the end of the Brexit transition period, free movement will cease and the UK will introduce a points-based immigration system. We've compiled guidance to help you understand the new system and to signpost you to further advice, so you can plan and prepare for the changes coming into effect from 1 January 2021.

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