It’s not about design. It’s about the difference design makes. Eight Golds, 33 Silvers and 18 Bronze awards won jointly by designer and client. In her speech, DBA Chief Executive Deborah Dawton talked about the growing influence, breadth and depth of design and named the creative industries the calling card for Britain abroad.
"The DBA is the only organisation which recognises and represents the complexity of what we are trying to achieve within the creative retail industry. Their events and training fuel us to continually improve our own knowledge & their support is unrivalled elsewhere."
Tim Howitt Director, Design4RetailMain Content
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