Notice of DBA Annual General Meeting
By Design Business Association
The DBA is a member led organisation and the yearly Annual General Meetings are a great way for members to hear about the year just gone, what is ahead and to have your say.
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Networking for impact
By Wendy Smith, Founder, Coralstone Training
Take the stress out of networking with these simple but effective actions from communications expert Wendy Smith.
Business skills, New business & client relations
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Who you gonna call?
By Andy Cripps, Andy Cripps Design Management
How do you identify the correct skills, experience or even activities you require from your agency, as a client? How do you decide who to call?
Evidencing the value of your work
By Adam Fennelow, Head of Services, DBA
The DBA's Adam Fennelow looks at the tips and support on offer to help you put together your 2019 DBA Design Effectiveness Awards entry.
Leadership isn’t always top-down
By Emma Hopton, Senior Designer, Taxi Studio and Chair of the West of England Design Forum
It all started with a conversation. As all good ideas do. But it didn’t stop there... Taxi Studio share the story of their inspiring, junior-led initiative, Jun1hr and the benefits it's delivering to their team and business.
Expert project management skills
Successful project management is essential in the design industry. It helps to give structure to high-pressure environments, ensures your team are working to their optimum capacity, and makes sure every hour is well spent. Design industry expert Jan Casey will share practical guidance to help you become a skilled project manager in this half-day workshop.
DBA Design Effectiveness Awards: 2019 update
By Design Business Association
We are carefully developing this highly regarded and respected award scheme across the next year or so, starting with some changes to the 2018-2019 entry and judging process. The review has a long-term approach to allow us to continually evolve alongside the industry.
DBA members discuss… Small Giants (Midlands)
Join your fellow DBA members as Paul Brammer, Managing Director of Exesios, discusses how he downsized his business to regain control, and how unique alternatives to new business development, namely joining an international collective of agencies, have delivered results for growth.
DBA members discuss… Small Giants (Glasgow)
Join your fellow DBA members for a round table discussion exploring alternative options for combatting the unique issues facing designers and design agencies in Scotland. DBA's Head of Services Adam Fennelow will discuss proven tactics to support the development of your business and ways of working that deliver impactful results not only for your business but also for your people and your community.
DBA Annual Survey Report launch and Annual General Meeting
DBA members are invited to the launch of the 2018 DBA Annual Survey Report and the 2018 Annual General Meeting. The evening is a fundamental example of what DBA membership is about; championing the transformative power of design and supporting the industry's growth, join us to gain invaluable knowledge and share your voice.