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A roundup of need-to-knows, industry expertise, and exclusive resources, along with details of the direct support the DBA can provide to your design business.
Don’t miss the chance to have your say on how your designs are protected
The UK government is conducting a review of the IP framework for designs. You can share your views by completing a short survey or by participating in a more detailed call for views.
Five easy ways to get involved with the Design Community Hub
Here's how you can use your expertise and experience to empower a new generation of designers.
Waves on the ocean: What lies beneath your performance data?
When it comes to running an agency there’s a multitude of data to stay-on top of, from cash flow to profitability, client debtor days to utilisation rates.
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Can you get involved with the Design Community Hub in 2022?
Can you get involved and help the Design Community Hub in 2022?
Moving on up: shining a light on your successes
Reflect on your progress and build on your achievements into 2022 with these great snippets of advice from DBA Experts.
Key trends in my conversations with design leaders as we look to 2022
How's 2022 shaping up for you? Here's a snapshot of themes emerging from conversations our Head of Services Adam Fennelow's been having with design leaders, along with a wish for the year ahead.
Join the DBA’s new Diversity and Inclusion Council: come change the design landscape
The DBA is looking for volunteers to join its newly launched, Diversity & Inclusion Council; could this be a role for you? Find out more and apply.
An eye-opening experience: Twenty/Twenty mentoring
Chief Experience Officer & Founder of ELSE, Warren Hutchinson, discusses the value of being both a mentee and mentor on the DBA's flagship mentoring programme, Twenty/Twenty.