Members’ Area

From receiving expert help and guidance to benchmarking your business’ performance, the Members’ Area is a gateway to resources, services and support specifically developed for those working in the field of design.

Some sections are exclusively accessible to DBA members, connecting you to the extensive range of benefits your membership provides.

DBA membership extends to everyone working within your business – all members of your team can register for their own password – ensuring the whole team benefits.

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Resources

Essential guidance, templates, insight and tools to support you on all aspects of the business of design. From contracts to client opinion, legal updates to exporting support, our resources give you instant access to expert advice and tools to help solve a wide range of business challenges.

If you can’t find the information you’re after please email membership@dba.org.uk or call 020 7251 9229 and we’ll look to source or signpost you to guidance to match your needs. 

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IR35 – a guide

By Design Business Association
Changes to the IR35 legislation came into force April 2021 making it harder for agencies to treat 'freelancers' like freelancers. This guide explains the reasons behind the implementation of off-payroll working rules and what they mean to design agencies.

Financial, HR

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Design effectiveness uncovered | DBA webinar

By Design Business Association
The wide ranging impact design can have in business, society and on people’s lives is evidenced by the DBA Design Effectiveness Awards winners year after year. If you’re looking for inspiration, a deeper understanding of what design can deliver and some practical advice, watch this hour-long webinar for a closer look at some recent winners.
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LGBTQ+ inclusivity shouldn’t just be for the month of June

By Guy Duncan, Founding Director, Brand Equality and DBA Expert
Diversity consultant and DBA Expert Guy Duncan looks at why you should look at your entire marketing plan through the lens of advocacy and support.

Advice for clients, HR, Strategy development

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DBA Design Effectiveness Awards 2021 ceremony: Chief Executive’s speech

By Design Business Association
The second virtual DBA Design Effectiveness Awards’ winners announcement was held live online, on Tuesday 15 June 2021.  Watch DBA...

Design effectiveness

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Creativity and the impact of a crisis: are we better equipped now for the future?

By Paprika
Out of adversity can come opportunity - and for many agencies, the global pandemic has brought about fundamental changes to working life as we knew it. In the article, DBA Annual Survey Report sponsor Paprika Software speak to agency leaders and explore what has changed from their perspective.

HR, Strategy development

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Flexible working models and what they mean for your business

By Croner
A webinar recording exclusively accessible to DBA members, developed and delivered by our HR partner Croner.

HR

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Using Dashboards to keep an eye on your performance

By Paprika
A closer look at Dashboards and how best to use them to improve your business' operational performance.
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Hybrid working

By Croner
Summing up the pros, cons, necessities and options of flexible working, a useful guide from Croner.

HR

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Own the comeback: take control of your business’ future | DBA member exclusive webinar

By Design Business Association
It’s been a long a time coming, but the economy is finally waking up. In March, the UK Treasury forecast growth in 2021 at 4.8% – just one month later this had increased to 5.7%. Positivity is back and it’s time to act. Watch the recording of this DBA member exclusive webinar when our panel looked at the characteristics of businesses that did well during the pandemic and what we can learn from them.
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How can design businesses respond to the climate crisis? | DBA webinar

By Design Business Association
What does it mean to declare a climate emergency as a designer? What does it take for a design business to become a B Corp? And how can you create a sustainable business that meets the needs of your clients whilst rising to the challenges of the climate crisis? During this hour-long webinar we explored how you can develop sustainable practices in your own business, and how you can use that expertise to influence the way your clients behave. Login and watch the full recording here.
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