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DBA Members’ Forum | June Summary


In June's DBA Members’ Forum we had an interesting and inspiring conversation on the topic design education particularly in higher education. Here's a summary of the conversation.

03/06/2025


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DBA Members’ Forum | May Summary


In our May DBA Members' Forum, we had a lively discussion on the topic of free pitching. Here's a summary of the conversation.

07/05/2025


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DBA Members’ Forum | April Summary


In April's DBA Members’ Forum we were joined by Mark Curtis, Head of Innovation and Thought Leadership at Accenture Song, for a fascinating look at the latest Accenture Life Trends 2025 Report.

08/04/2025


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DBA Members’ Forum | March Summary


In March's DBA Members' Forum we were joined by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang, Silicon Valley-based futurist, author and consultant as we explored the ongoing tension between productivity and creativity in the workplace.

04/03/2025


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DBA Members’ Forum | February Summary


In February's DBA Members' Forum we explored the growing impact of AI on the design industry and how we’re using it to reshape the way we work.

04/02/2025


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DBA Members’ Forum | January Summary


In our first DBA Members' Forum of 2025, we were joined by Blair Enns as we focused on how to sell expertise in creative businesses.

13/01/2025


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DBA Members’ Forum | December Summary


In our December DBA Members' Forum, we asked an eclectic array of people to answer the question: what would you like to see designers achieve by this time next year?

03/12/2024


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DBA Members’ Forum | November Summary


In our November DBA Members' Forum, we delved into the key findings from the 2024 DBA Annual Survey Report, exploring how the data will impact members and the way they run their businesses.

05/11/2024


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DBA Members’ Forum | September Summary


In our September DBA Members' Forum yesterday, we had an enlightening conversation about leading the modern workforce and how we might need to adapt. Here’s a summary of the conversation.

02/10/2024


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DBA Members’ Forum | August Summary


In our August DBA Members' Forum we had an energising conversation about working internationally. Here’s a summary of the conversation.

12/08/2024


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