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 +44 (0)20 3855 4126 and we’ll look to source or signpost you to guidance to match your needs. 

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Succession planning: a guide

By Jack O'Hern, Partner, Wright Vigar
DBA Expert Jack O'Hern presents his definitive plan for ensuring your business thrives through leadership change. 

Business skills, Financial, HR

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Design Leadership Ignited: a way to strategic impact | DBA Webinar Recording

By Design Business Association
We were joined by former Chief Brand and Design Officer at 3M, Eric Quint. He explores the findings from his latest book, Design Leadership Ignited, in conversation with Deborah Dawton, Chief Executive at the DBA, Eric shares his unique perspective on how designers can lead the way to getting design integrated at a strategic level in business.

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2022 What Clients Think | DBA Webinar Recording

By Design Business Association
In this eye-opening hour, Jonathan Kirk, author of the report and DBA Expert, explores how the client world has changed, examining the challenges and pressures, and digging beyond the statistics to reveal what you need to know in order to win new work and strengthen your relationships.

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Struggling to drive change in your business? Here’s how DBA Member EDIT achieved it.

By Adam Fennelow, Head of Services, DBA
DBA Member agency EDIT was approaching its 5th anniversary when its founders got in touch with the DBA for advice on a challenge many design businesses encounter. What followed transformed their agency and has impacted on the founders’ own lives.

Strategy development

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Designing today for tomorrow | DBA webinar

By Design Business Association
Catch up on this rallying hour with Tom Lloyd as we explore how design can lead the way in solving the problems the world is facing from climate to culture.

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Inclusive design – where are we now? | DBA Webinar

By Design Business Association
Hear the ever-inspiring Jeremy Myerson, co-founder of the Helen Hamlyn Centre for Design, discuss the shifting dynamics of inclusive design and take a fresh look at how we can use design to make a positive change to the world.

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Recovery rate: are you working for free every Friday?

By Paprika Software
Understanding your recovery rate is a key area to concentrate on as your business grows. How could you improve yours?

Financial, New business & client relations

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Negotiations: a client’s lens

By John Gleason, Founder, A Better View Strategic Consulting and DBA Expert
Five observations on agency readiness for negotiations and how to achieve better outcomes. 

Business skills, New business & client relations

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2021 DBA Annual Survey Report launch | DBA Member-only webinar

By Design Business Association
On 13 October, the 2021 DBA Annual Survey Report was launched, and Esther Carder, Partner at Moore Kingston Smith presented a detailed analysis of the benchmarking data and trends across key performance metrics affecting design agencies, and gave insight into how to apply these valuable findings to your business. Our flagship report analyses fees, salaries, utilisation, income, recovery rates, benefits and trends of DBA member agencies. Watch the full recording here.

Financial, HR, New business & client relations

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DBA Design Effectiveness Awards: handy tips for a winning case study

By Design Business Association
With the DBA Design Effectiveness Awards entry deadline coming up on 5 November, here are some handy tips to strengthen your entry.

Business skills

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