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DBA Member Forum | June Summary

By Design Business Association
At our latest DBA Member Forum, we explored navigating uncertainty and making confident decisions in a shifting economic and political landscape.

03/06/2026


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What is the EU AI Act?

By Alexandra Clapp, Partner, HK Law
The transparency rules of the EU AI Act will come into effect in August 2026. HK Law's Alexandra Clapp explains the AI Act, the transparency obligations and what these mean for your business. 

03/06/2026


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The era of the Client Partner has begun

By Joanna Anthony, DBA Expert, Consultant, Coach & Founder, If X then Y
Client service helps generate serious returns and it's time to recognise its value. The Client Partner era has begun.

03/06/2026


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DBA Roundup

By Design Business Association
A roundup of industry expertise, exclusive resources, business support and tools for your design business.

03/06/2026


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Agency marketing is changing: here’s what’s working

By Lucy Mann, DBA Expert and Director, Gunpowder Consulting
Don’t let your marketing sit on the ‘too difficult’ pile – the nature of ‘sustainable marketing’ has shifted in recent years and this is good news for design agencies.

03/06/2026


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In Focus: Staff cost to fee income ratio

By Mike Almandras, Founder & MD, Empowered Finance
DBA Expert Mike Almandras explores a key metric you should be looking at to set your design business up to be profitable.

19/05/2026


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New Designers 2026

By Design Business Association
The UK's largest graduate design event is back this summer and you can secure a free trade ticket for the event today.

18/05/2026


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DBA Member Forum | May Summary

By Design Business Association
At our May Member Forum, we were joined by Diageo's Jeremy Lindley, Phoenix Studio's Jonny Westcar, Gunpowder Consulting's Lucy Mann, and Else's Warren Hutchinson, as we explored how AI is reshaping DBA Member businesses. 

06/05/2026


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Why design businesses can no longer afford to run their channels in isolation

By Tim Duncan, Founder & CEO of TDC PR and DBA Expert
In today’s market, creative and design-led businesses face an increasingly complex challenge: how to stand out, stay relevant, and grow in an environment where attention is scarce and competition is relentless. TDC PR's Tim Duncan outlines a holistic approach to standing out.

06/05/2026


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Podge Beach Club Summer Party

By Design Business Association
Podge & the DBA are joining forces this Summer to bring you an evening of conversation, creativity and cocktails on Tuesday 9 June, 5.30pm til late, at the Podge Beach Club Summer Party at Century Club in Soho, London.

27/04/2026


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What Clients Think

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The report is based on 435 interviews that Up to the Light conducted with clients during the course of 2015. All the interviews were commissioned by design agencies.

What Clients Think 2016 is a fascinating snapshot of the client viewpoint and provides some important pointers for how agencies can strengthen their client relationships.

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DBA Member Forum | June Summary

By Design Business Association
At our latest DBA Member Forum, we explored navigating uncertainty and making confident decisions in a shifting economic and political landscape.

03/06/2026


News

Read more >>

What is the EU AI Act?

By Alexandra Clapp, Partner, HK Law
The transparency rules of the EU AI Act will come into effect in August 2026. HK Law's Alexandra Clapp explains the AI Act, the transparency obligations and what these mean for your business. 

03/06/2026


News

Read more >>

The era of the Client Partner has begun

By Joanna Anthony, DBA Expert, Consultant, Coach & Founder, If X then Y
Client service helps generate serious returns and it's time to recognise its value. The Client Partner era has begun.

03/06/2026


News

Read more >>

DBA Roundup

By Design Business Association
A roundup of industry expertise, exclusive resources, business support and tools for your design business.

03/06/2026


News

Read more >>

Agency marketing is changing: here’s what’s working

By Lucy Mann, DBA Expert and Director, Gunpowder Consulting
Don’t let your marketing sit on the ‘too difficult’ pile – the nature of ‘sustainable marketing’ has shifted in recent years and this is good news for design agencies.

03/06/2026


News

Read more >>

In Focus: Staff cost to fee income ratio

By Mike Almandras, Founder & MD, Empowered Finance
DBA Expert Mike Almandras explores a key metric you should be looking at to set your design business up to be profitable.

19/05/2026


News

Read more >>

New Designers 2026

By Design Business Association
The UK's largest graduate design event is back this summer and you can secure a free trade ticket for the event today.

18/05/2026


News

Read more >>

DBA Member Forum | May Summary

By Design Business Association
At our May Member Forum, we were joined by Diageo's Jeremy Lindley, Phoenix Studio's Jonny Westcar, Gunpowder Consulting's Lucy Mann, and Else's Warren Hutchinson, as we explored how AI is reshaping DBA Member businesses. 

06/05/2026


News

Read more >>

Why design businesses can no longer afford to run their channels in isolation

By Tim Duncan, Founder & CEO of TDC PR and DBA Expert
In today’s market, creative and design-led businesses face an increasingly complex challenge: how to stand out, stay relevant, and grow in an environment where attention is scarce and competition is relentless. TDC PR's Tim Duncan outlines a holistic approach to standing out.

06/05/2026


News

Read more >>

Podge Beach Club Summer Party

By Design Business Association
Podge & the DBA are joining forces this Summer to bring you an evening of conversation, creativity and cocktails on Tuesday 9 June, 5.30pm til late, at the Podge Beach Club Summer Party at Century Club in Soho, London.

27/04/2026


News

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