Rediscovering the creative brief
By Jonathan Kirk, DBA Expert and Founder of Up to the Light
Has the importance of the creative brief been lost? Has it become a bit of a chore, a piece of admin, just a form to be filled out? Jonathan Kirk believes there is a general lack of understanding as to its proper role and value.
DBA Roundup
By Design Business Association
A roundup of industry expertise, exclusive resources, business support and tools for your design business.
DBA Members’ Forum | October Summary
By Design Business Association
For October's DBA Members’ Forum, we were joined by three in-house design leaders who shared their sector-specific perspectives on how current market conditions, with rapid change and unpredictability, are shaping their businesses and influencing their design teams.
New appointees to the DBA Board of Directors
By Design Business Association
We're delighted to welcome three new Directors to the DBA Board, voted in by the membership at our Annual General Meeting.
Design events calendar
By Design Business Association
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 Members’ Forum | August Summary
By Design Business Association
At August's DBA Members’ Forum we were joined by Lucy Mann and Nick Farrar, Founder and CEO of Shaped By for a great conversation about how to use August to build momentum for your new business pipeline through September and beyond. This is an August to do list!
Discover! Creative Careers Month 2025: how to get involved
By Design Business Association
Could you provide design career experiences for 11-18-year-olds this November? Find out more about Discover! Creative Careers Month and help inspire the next generation of talent into design.
What led you to a career in design? How could you inspire others?
By Design Business Association
Whether you are a small company or a large employer, could you inspire young, diverse talent to consider a career in design? Here's how DBA member BAGGI helped young people Discover Creative Careers.
DBA Members’ Forum | July Summary
By Design Business Association
At July's DBA Members’ Forum we were joined by Rama Gheerawo and Clive Grinyer for the top line on their latest books. Here’s a brief summary of what was discussed in the meeting.
DBA Members’ Forum | June Summary
By Design Business Association
In June's DBA Members’ Forum we had an interesting and inspiring conversation on the topic design education particularly in higher education. Here's a summary of the conversation.
