DBA Members’ Forum | August Summary
By Design Business Association
At August's DBA Members’ Forum we were joined by Lucy Mann and Nick Farrar, Founder and CEO of Shaped By for a great conversation about how to use August to build momentum for your new business pipeline through September and beyond. This is an August to do list!
DBA Online Learning | PR for Design Businesses
Use PR as a strategic tool to build your design agency’s reputation, attract ideal clients, and drive business growth in this focused 90-minute course from 3-4:30pm GMT on Tuesday 18 November.
DBA Online Learning | Building Balanced Client Partnerships
Designed for those in client-facing roles, this two-part masterclass will help you navigate the differing priorities between clients and agencies and build relationships that deliver great work. Taking place from 3-4:30pm GMT on Tuesday 11 and Thursday 13 November.
DBA Online Learning | Translating the Brief
Transform your client's brief into a powerful tool that drives clarity, inspires great work and delivers effectiveness, with this practical two-part course for design professionals from 3-4:30pm GMT on Tuesday 4 and Thursday 6 November.
Discover! Creative Careers Month 2025: how to get involved
By Design Business Association
Could you provide design career experiences for 11-18-year-olds this November? Find out more about Discover! Creative Careers Month and help inspire the next generation of talent into design.
What led you to a career in design? How could you inspire others?
By Design Business Association
Whether you are a small company or a large employer, could you inspire young, diverse talent to consider a career in design? Here's how DBA member BAGGI helped young people Discover Creative Careers.
DBA Annual General Meeting 2025 | DBA Members only
The DBA’s AGM is the annual online gathering of the DBA Board of Directors with the membership. Join us online on Thursday 18 September at 4pm BST to cast your vote on new board members and look to the future of what lies ahead for the organisation, and the design industry.
DBA Members’ Forum | July Summary
By Design Business Association
At July's DBA Members’ Forum we were joined by Rama Gheerawo and Clive Grinyer for the top line on their latest books. Here’s a brief summary of what was discussed in the meeting.
DBA Online Learning | Developing New Business and Growing Revenues Bundle
Sharpen your new business techniques with three 90-min modules over 2 weeks and get serious about growing your profits, portfolio, and team morale. Taking place from 3-4:30pm BST on Tuesday 23 September, Wednesday 24 September and Thursday 2 October, book all three and save.
DBA Online Learning | Negotiating and Engaging with Procurement
Demystify procurement’s role in the new business process at this enlightening 90-minute workshop with DBA Expert and Founder of A Better View, John Gleason. Shift your perspective and turn negotiating and engaging with procurement into an opportunity from 3-4:30pm BST on Tuesday 21 October.
