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A roundup of industry expertise, exclusive resources, business support and tools for your design business.
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A roundup of industry expertise, exclusive resources, business support and tools for your design business.
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DBA Roundup
A roundup of industry expertise, exclusive resources, business support and tools for you and your design team.
Business skills, Financial, HR, International trade, Legal, Maximise membership, New business & client relations, Strategy development
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Design events calendar
There are many industry events held every year to enrich your team and business. We've compiled a snap-shot of what's coming up.
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Looking for a good book? Check-out these recommended reads
Our book list has been compiled to signpost you to titles that have informed and inspired design industry peers.
US Tariffs – what’s the impact? | DBA webinar
What are the implications of US tariffs for you and your design agency? We’ve teamed up with Moore Kingston Smith for a clear-cut, unbiased explainer that will leave you better informed and with an understanding of the current situation and implications for your business — taking place 10-11am BST on Wednesday 7 May.
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HR advice and webinars from Croner
As part of your DBA membership you are able to access our HR and employment law partner, Croner's schedule of webinars and downloadable HR resources. View details and register.
5 take-aways from the 2025 ‘What Clients Think’ report
Up to the Light's 'What Clients Think' report is a valuable tool for agencies and clients alike. The DBA's Adam Fennelow shares his top five take-aways.
DBA Members’ Forum | April Summary
In April's DBA Members’ Forum we were joined by Mark Curtis, Head of Innovation and Thought Leadership at Accenture Song, for a fascinating look at the latest Accenture Life Trends 2025 Report.
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Official launch of the 2025 What Clients Think Report
Up to the Light’s ‘What Clients Think’ report in association with the DBA is the definitive annual snapshot into the complexity of client/agency relationships. Catch up with author of the report, Director of Up to the Light and DBA Expert, Jonathan Kirk, in conversation with Adam Fennelow, Membership Director at the DBA, as they explore the report’s unparalleled insights directly from 680 clients.
Advice for clients, Business skills, New business & client relations
A look inside The Future of…Design
What do design leaders need to keep doing, stop doing and start doing to create the future of design? Julia Beardwood shares a roundup of thoughts from The Future of... conference in Chicago.