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New appointees to the DBA Board of Directors


We're delighted to welcome three new Directors to the DBA Board. TDC PR Founder & Managing Director, Tim Duncan, A Better View...

28/04/2022


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DBA Members’ Forum | April summary


In the latest DBA Members’ Forum we were joined by guests Matt Hocking, Creative Sustainability Officer and Founder at Leap, and Sigrid Brewka-Steeves, Head of Global Retail Environments at PUMA.

06/04/2022


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Five key take-aways from the What Clients Think Report


The 2022 What Clients Think Report was launched recently in a DBA webinar with the results illustrating how the client/agency relationship has changed as the world emerges from the Covid pandemic. The report is packed with useful insights. Here are five key take-aways.

05/04/2022


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Ukraine conflict | Resources for businesses


Keep on top of how the conflict in Ukraine is impacting business and how we can support the unfolding humanitarian crisis with these resources.

29/03/2022


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DBA Design Effectiveness Awards 2022 | Winners shortlist announced


We’re delighted to announce the shortlist of winning entries in the DBA Design Effectiveness Awards 2022.  This year’s DBA Design Effectiveness Awards shortlist demonstrates a courageous commitment to proving and isolating the impact of design against a challenging backdrop. At a time when priorities for businesses were understandably diverted in early 2020, this set of winners were able to show what investment in design can deliver, transforming businesses, enhancing society and improving people’s lives.

09/03/2022


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DBA Members’ Forum | March summary


In the latest DBA Members' Forum we were joined by guests Matt Hocking and Sam Jameson. Here are the issues we covered, which will help inform our support for members and our conversations with government.

09/03/2022


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Don’t miss the chance to have your say on how your designs are protected


The UK government is conducting a review of the IP framework for designs. You can share your views by completing a short survey or by participating in a more detailed call for views.

25/01/2022


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Five easy ways to get involved with the Design Community Hub


Here's how you can use your expertise and experience to empower a new generation of designers.

25/01/2022


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Waves on the ocean: What lies beneath your performance data?


When it comes to running an agency there’s a multitude of data to stay-on top of, from cash flow to profitability, client debtor days to utilisation rates.

10/01/2022


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Can you get involved with the Design Community Hub in 2022?


Can you get involved and help the Design Community Hub in 2022? 

15/12/2021


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