Rules & Rebels: How design agencies tell their own stories
By Emily Penny, Becolourful
How do you choose the right words to set your business apart? DBA Expert Emily Penny looks at the rules and rebels of design agency messaging.
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.
DBA Member Forum | Confident decision making in uncertainty
By Design Business Association
In June we explored navigating uncertainty and making confident decisions in a shifting economic and political landscape.
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.
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.
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.
DBA Member Forum | How AI is shaping DBA Member businesses
By Design Business Association
In May, Diageo's Jeremy Lindley, Phoenix Studio's Jonny Westcar, Gunpowder Consulting's Lucy Mann, and Else's Warren Hutchinson, joined us to explore how AI is reshaping DBA Member businesses.
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.
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.
Key take-aways from the 2026 ‘What Clients’ Think report
By Adam Fennelow, Membership Director, DBA
The DBA's Adam Fennelow highlights three ways to use findings from the 'What Clients Think' report to strengthen your client relationships.