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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Employer’s Guide: Restrictive Covenants


Employers can face the challenge of protecting their business interests when key senior employees depart, particularly concerning the potential risks associated with client poaching, staff recruitment, and the use of sensitive business information. This is where restrictive covenants come into play.

HR, Legal


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2023 DBA Annual Survey Report Launch | DBA member-only webinar


On Thursday 26 October we launched the 2023 DBA Annual Survey Report via an exclusive DBA member-only webinar. From sector confidence to charge out rates and industry pay rise levels, Esther Carder, Partner at Moore Kingston Smith, will delve into the data, dissect the trends, and offer actionable insights to help you to prepare for what lies ahead.

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Inspiring the next generation with Frances & John Sorrell | DBA webinar


It’s our responsibility to inspire and cultivate the next generation of creative minds – as the leaders of today, are you playing your part? We’re joined by Lady Frances and Sir John Sorrell. Pioneers in inspiring creativity in young people by setting up The Sorrell Foundation in 1999, Frances and John discuss how we can empower young talent and nurture their creative potential.

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B Corp certification: the why, what and how for creative businesses


The DBA's Adam Fennelow and DBA Expert Will Powell delve into the key questions creative businesses ask about B Corp certification.

Business skills, HR, Strategy development


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AI, Web3 and the design sector


Two recent DBA events have pointed the spotlight onto the subject that has been on everyone’s lips – the rapid advancements in technology that have thrilled and scared people in equal measure. Here are some key takeaways.

Business skills, Maximise membership, Strategy development


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DBA Design Effectiveness Awards 2023 ceremony: Chief Executive’s speech


The DBA Design Effectiveness Awards’ winners announcement was held live online, on Thursday 29 June 2023.  Watch DBA Chief Executive Deborah Dawton’s speech from the event or take a read of the transcript.
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The financially resilient design team: how and why to build it | DBA webinar


In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, design leaders must be equipped to face new challenges and seize emerging opportunities. Financial resilience is critical to achieving this, but what does it mean in practice?

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How to set your creative work apart? Commercial awareness is the key


In the recently launched 2023 What Client’s Think report, it was clear that in a sea of seemingly endless data and a cultural context of rapid change, the most sought after skill clients are looking for in the agencies they work with is creativity aligned with commercial awareness.

Design effectiveness, Financial


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Expert advice on continuity, succession planning and selling a design business


When it comes to planning for an exit from your design agency there are a myriad of options. It is never too early to put in place the best practice processes that will stand you in good stead regardless of whether you decide on a Management Buy-Out (MBO), forming an employee owned trust (EOT), or selling to, or merging with, a third party. Watch three video conversations with DBA Experts, Jack O'Hern, David Blois and Chris Lang on the ins and outs of succession planning to help you understand your options.

Business skills, Financial, Strategy development


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Five familiar words and what they mean to clients


'What Clients Think' report author Jonathan Kirk explores five familiar client/agency relationship words and what they mean to clients.

New business & client relations


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