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Here we talk all things design effectiveness, and everything in between – from thought leadership and insights that help strengthen the arguments for design and empower our industry to achieve change together, to the latest industry trends and updates. 

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DBA welcomes new Board Directors


2LK’s Andy Sexton, ELSE’s Warren Hutchinson and RB’s Stephanie Verschoor were appointed at the DBA’s recent AGM, whilst Coley Porter Bell’s Vicky Bullen has been reappointed for an extended term.

09/11/2020


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Advice on the extension to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme


Find out the rules on the extended Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and get a letter to use to gain agreement from your employees to be put on furlough and flexible furlough under the new rule.

06/11/2020


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BEAR; the enchanting story of a brand launched on a shoestring and sold for £70m six years later


To help your Design Effectiveness case study bear fruit, dip into this enchanting story to see how one Grand Prix winner cracked it.

26/10/2020


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Changing lives: A lasting-legacy of effective design


Take a minute to be inspired by this enduring story of human impact through effective design.

12/10/2020


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Inside the judging room


Celebrating two years chairing the Design Effectiveness Awards judging panel, Clive Grinyer takes a look behind the judging process.

28/09/2020


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The DBA interviews Diageo’s Jeremy Lindley


Delve into the business of design with Diageo's Global Design Director Jeremy Lindley, as he discusses the company's approach to design effectiveness in this interview with the DBA.

28/09/2020


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DBA Design Effectiveness Awards: Take a look inside the judging


Take a look at the people who determine who takes home a Bronze, Silver or Gold DBA Design Effectiveness Awards. Nowhere is the quality and effectiveness of the design industry’s offer more evident than across the case studies recognised in the DBA Design Effectiveness Awards.

09/09/2020


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DBA member catch-ups: a glimpse into the moments that shape our week


Amongst the idea-churning, problem-solving and lively discussions, agency leaders use our regular member catch-ups to share a little creative inspiration. Take a glimpse into some of the moments that have shaped past weeks within the design industry through 2020.

26/08/2020


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DBA Design Effectiveness Awards 2021: Open for entries


The DBA Design Effectiveness Awards 2021 is now open for entries. Download your entry pack to evidence your success and demonstrate the results that your design delivers.

20/07/2020


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DBA Design Effectiveness Awards 2021: A note on COVID-19 as an influencing factor on your entry


Read the latest update to entry rules for the DBA Design Effectiveness Awards 2021.

17/07/2020


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