DBA Members’ Forum | November Summary

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In the DBA Members’ Forum we took a look behind the data in the latest DBA In Focus Report and discussed the trends and what they mean for us all working in design. It's a bumper summary this month, but this is a critical industry report that we are proud to deliver to DBA Members each year. It can genuinely transform the profitability of your business.

DBA Members’ Forum | October Summary

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For October's DBA Members’ Forum, we were joined by three in-house design leaders who shared their sector-specific perspectives on how current market conditions, with rapid change and unpredictability, are shaping their businesses and influencing their design teams.

DBA Members’ Forum | August Summary

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At August's DBA Members’ Forum we were joined by Lucy Mann and Nick Farrar, Founder and CEO of Shaped By for a great conversation about how to use August to build momentum for your new business pipeline through September and beyond. This is an August to do list!

DBA Members’ Forum | July Summary

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At July's DBA Members’ Forum we were joined by Rama Gheerawo and Clive Grinyer for the top line on their latest books. Here’s a brief summary of what was discussed in the meeting.

DBA Members’ Forum | June Summary

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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.

DBA Members’ Forum | May Summary

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

DBA Members’ Forum | April Summary

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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.

DBA Members’ Forum | March Summary

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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.

DBA Members’ Forum | February Summary

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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.

DBA Members’ Forum | January Summary

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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.