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Tailored insurance for design agencies


Does one creative idea fit all? We all know the answer to this. The same principle applies to insurance. The type of protection you take out should be tailored to suit both your business and your clients. This also serves to reassure clients that you can manage unforeseen disasters effectively with insurance that is specifically designed for your respective needs.

27/09/2018


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A Twenty/Twenty mentee on the programme’s value


In this two minute read, Helen Fairely explains how the DBA's Twenty/Twenty mentoring programme has significantly benefited her business, 6-2 design.

27/09/2018


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Twenty/Twenty: a shared experience


Ape Creative's MD and Creative Director discuss taking part concurrently in the DBA's Twenty/Twenty mentoring scheme and the profound and significant results it delivered.

26/09/2018


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The problem with RFPs


Quinine's Founder Ian Johnston shares his thoughts on the limitations of RFPs and suggests an effective alternative approach for procuring creative services.

26/09/2018


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Report launch: Design within education


Timed during the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham DBA, in conjunction with All-Party Design and Innovation Group (APDIG) and Design & Technology Association, will be launching a report that sets out recommendations for how design can be embedded within our education system to equip society with the skills required to confidently face the challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

26/09/2018


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Twenty/Twenty mentoring: don’t just take our word for it!


We’ve brought together a variety of quotes from previous mentees whose businesses have directly benefited from Twenty/Twenty across the years.

25/09/2018


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Transformational Twenty/Twenty


Having found the experience ‘transformational’, Andy Gray, MD of StudioLR booked himself and a colleague onto the DBA's mentoring scheme again last year.

25/09/2018


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Notice of DBA Annual General Meeting


The DBA is a member led organisation and the yearly Annual General Meetings are a great way for members to hear about the year just gone, what is ahead and to have your say.

17/09/2018


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Evidencing the value of your work


The DBA's Adam Fennelow looks at the tips and support on offer to help you put together your 2019 DBA Design Effectiveness Awards entry.

12/09/2018


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Leadership isn’t always top-down


It all started with a conversation. As all good ideas do. But it didn’t stop there... Taxi Studio share the story of their inspiring, junior-led initiative, Jun1hr and the benefits it's delivering to their team and business.

12/09/2018


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