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DBA Members’ Forum | May Summary


In our May Members' Forum we had an fascinating conversation exploring the current issues and challenges around the talent pipeline for design with much of the conversation, and programmes members were involved with, centred around inspiring young people to choose a career in design.

03/05/2023


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Five key take-aways from the 2023 What Clients Think Report


The DBA's Adam Fennelow shares his five top take-aways from Up to the Light's What Clients Think Report 2023.

05/04/2023


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DBA Members’ Forum | April summary


Our April Members’ Forum was a deeper look into the 2023 What Clients Think report with report author and DBA Expert, Jonathan Kirk...

04/04/2023


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Spring Budget | Reforms to R&D tax relief


The Spring Budget was 'peppered with positive policies to encourage innovation' says ForrestBrown's Jenny Tragner in this R&D tax relief update.

22/03/2023


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DBA Design Effectiveness Awards 2023 | Winners shortlist announced


We’re delighted to announce the shortlist of winning entries for the DBA Design Effectiveness Awards 2023. 

08/03/2023


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DBA Members’ Forum | March summary


In the latest DBA Members’ Forum we had an illuminating conversation about the current world of work and if there's something about...

08/03/2023


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DBA member offer to attend dmi: Design Management Conference


Take advantage of a special offer for DBA members and head to Madrid this March for the dmi: Design Management Conference - The Power of Design in Turbulent Times.

16/02/2023


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DBA partners with Red Setter on ‘My Life in Design’ Podcast


The DBA is delighted to be collaborating with Red Setter on the second series of the 'My Life in Design' Podcast, featuring design leaders talking about how they got where they are today. 

31/01/2023


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DBA Members’ Forum | January summary


We kicked off the first DBA Members’ Forum of 2023 with an exploration of meaningful work. Here’s a summary of the conversation we...

30/01/2023


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Merry Christmas from the DBA


Wishing our Members, Experts and Industry Friends a very merry Christmas and a happy, prosperous New Year. Season’s greetings (and eatings!) from us all at the DBA.

14/12/2022


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