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A recipe for success: interview with Grand Prix winner, Without’s Philip Koh

By Design Business Association
We caught up with Philip Koh, Co-Founder and Strategy Director at Without, on the long-term impact of their DBA Design Effectiveness Award winning Modern Recipe brand for Sodexo, which won the Grand Prix in 2021. 

09/08/2023


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DBA Members’ Forum | July Summary

By Design Business Association
In our July Members' Forum, we explored the topic of sustainability in design and what this should look like for our sector.

04/07/2023


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Winners revealed in the 2023 DBA Design Effectiveness Awards

By Design Business Association
The Gold, Silver and Bronze winners in the 2023 DBA Design Effectiveness Awards have been revealed, along with the coveted Grand Prix. 

29/06/2023


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High-Risk Pregnancy Referral Tool wins Grand Prix Award

By Design Business Association
The 2023 DBA Design Effectiveness Award winners have been announced along with the coveted Grand Prix, The High-Risk Pregnancy Referral Tool, which is having a profound impact on the lives of women and their families.

29/06/2023


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DBA Members’ Forum | June Summary

By Design Business Association
In our June Members' Forum we took a deep dive into building financial resilience in our businesses and teams and members shared some...

13/06/2023


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New appointment to DBA Board

By Design Business Association
We welcomed Reckitt's Jos Harrison and said some fond farewells to DBA Board Directors at our Annual General Meeting on Thursday 27 April.

03/05/2023


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DBA Members’ Forum | May Summary

By Design Business Association
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

By Adam Fennelow, Head of Services, DBA
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

By Design Business Association
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

By Design Business Association
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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