GoSolr shines with Grand Prix win
The 2026 DBA Design Effectiveness Award winners have been announced with GoSolr and Xfacta winning the coveted Grand Prix award.
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A look at the DBA Design Effectiveness Award winners
The 40 winners announced were awarded for their measured proof that design made a clear and significant contribution to the results achieved by the work. Design Week picks some highlights.
DBA Member Forum | March Summary
At our March DBA Member Forum, we turned a lens on positioning, as three agency leaders shared how they’ve sharpened and stress-tested their design business’ point of difference.
In Focus: Where agency margins are won – or lost in delivery
DBA Expert Manish Kapur looks at two places where design agencies tend to lose margin and why small changes can make a noticeable difference.
In Focus: The people story behind the numbers
DBA Expert Aliya Vigor-Robertson explains why the latest sector data reveals something most agencies are missing: the financial pressure we’re seeing isn’t just a finance story. It’s a people one.
Design events calendar
There are many industry events held every year to enrich your team and business. We’ve compiled a snap-shot of what’s coming up.
DBA Member Forum | February Summary
Our February DBA Member Forum brought together four DBA expert perspectives on the DBA In Focus benchmarking report, drawn from real member data.
The Design Effect 2026: Speakers
Exploring and celebrating the impact of design Uncovering design’s role in a changing world – talks, debates, case studies and dinner discussions that will shift and shape your thinking. Tuesday 10 March | Iconic Central London Venue | 13:30-22:30
DBA Member Forum | January Summary
The first DBA Member Forum of 2026 brought together a wealth of peer-led insight on the realities of working internationally.