When should a creative agency employ its own Finance Director?
By VisionFR
Having a member of the leadership team with a keen eye on the financials to help drive the commercial success of an agency is key, whatever the size of a creative agency. But when should a creative agency employ its own Finance Director?
My Life in Design podcast returns
By Design Business Association
The My Life in Design podcast returns this October, with series four kicking off with designer Jim Sutherland of Studio Sutherl&, while Michael Wolff, Rowena Curlewis and Margaret Nolan will also feature.
Sean Carney to Chair 2024 DBA Design Effectiveness Awards Judging Panel
By Design Business Association
We're delighted Sean Carney, former Chief Design Officer & Business Leader Healthcare Transformation Services at Philips, will be Chairing the Judging Panel for the 2024 DBA Design Effectiveness Awards. Here Sean shares a few thoughts on why evidencing the impact of design is important.
Unfolding the impact of AI on Design
By Paul Bratcher and Kate Shepherd, co-founders of Unfold:AI
Unfolding the impact of AI on design, Paul Bratcher and Kate Shepherd take a look at where to use it to lift the bar in your business and what to watch out for.
DBA Members’ Forum | October Summary
By Design Business Association
In our October Members’ Forum, we had an illuminating discussion around the challenges we are, and might in the future face when it comes to resourcing our businesses with the skilled people we need. Catch up on the highlights.
2023 DBA Annual Survey Report Launch | Member exclusive webinar
Join us for an hour from 3pm on Thursday 26 October for the launch of the 2023 DBA Annual Survey Report via an exclusive DBA member-only webinar. From sector confidence to charge out rates and industry pay rise levels, Esther Carder, Partner at Moore Kingston Smith, will delve into the data, dissect the trends, and offer actionable insights to help you to prepare for what lies ahead.
Members only
Inspiring the next generation with Frances & John Sorrell | DBA webinar
By Design Business Association
It’s our responsibility to inspire and cultivate the next generation of creative minds – as the leaders of today, are you playing your part? We’re joined by Lady Frances and Sir John Sorrell. Pioneers in inspiring creativity in young people by setting up The Sorrell Foundation in 1999, Frances and John discuss how we can empower young talent and nurture their creative potential.
Designing for a Sustainable Future with Dr. Leyla Acaroglu: a synopsis
By Jonny Westcar, Studio Phoenix for the DBA
How can we design a better world? Studio Phoenix's Jonny Westcar shares his top take-outs from the DBA's recent event with sustainability provocateur Dr. Leyla Acaroglu.
The agency website: five top tips for greater impact
By Jonathan Kirk, Founder, Up to the Light and DBA Expert
Does your website clearly communicate what potentials clients are looking for? DBA Expert Jonathan Kirk shares 5 tips for greater impact.
Shaping a sustainable future through design | Leeds
DBA members, join us on 21 November, 2:45-5:30pm GMT in Leeds as we discuss the topic of sustainability in design. As design leaders, the decisions you make ripple through industries. You influence behaviour, shape products, and impact our planet's future, and now more than ever it’s critical to use this transformative power to shape a sustainable future, through design. How do you incorporate this into how you run your business and the work you do?
