The Design Effect: DBA Chief Executive’s speech

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The Design Effect was opened by the DBA's Chief Executive Deborah Dawton and featured a keynote speech in the British Museum's Great Court by Sir Geoff Mulgan, author of 'Another World is Possible'. Take a peek into the day and read Deborah Dawton's speech.

2024 DBA Design Effectiveness Award winners revealed

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Spanning work for global companies, major retailers, start-up challengers and beyond, the 2024 DBA Design Effectiveness Award winners have been revealed.

DBA takes on British Industrial Design Association (BIDA) interests

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The British Industrial Design Association (BIDA) has officially transferred its interests to the DBA, marking a shift in the national...

DBA Members’ Forum | September Summary

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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.

When profit growth doesn’t have to stem from new business

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Rather than chasing that new piece of business, what if improved margins on existing business could deliver the same profit? DBA Annual Survey Report sponsor, VisionFR takes a look. 

DBA Members’ Forum | August Summary

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

DBA Members’ Forum | July Summary

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In our July DBA Members' Forum we talked about right-sizing, how to spot it might be necessary, and what action to take. Here’s a summary of the conversation.

New DBA board directors appointed at AGM

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At the DBA’s Annual General Meeting on Thursday 27 June, the membership voted in three new board directors.

DBA Members’ Forum | June Summary

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In our June DBA Members' Forum we talked about profitability with a specific focus on recovery rates and client servicing. Here’s a...

DBA Members’ Forum | May Summary

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In our May DBA Members’ Forum we discussed financial benchmarking, bringing together expert advice and drawing on some in-agency examples. Here’s a summary of the conversation.