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.
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Looking for a good book? Check-out these recommended reads
By Design Business Association
Our book list has been compiled to signpost you to titles that have informed and inspired design industry peers.
Business skills, Design effectiveness, Strategy development
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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.
DBA Online Learning | Websites with Impact
Refresh your website to quickly and effectively arm your clients with the information they need. This online 90-minute workshop with DBA Expert Jonathan Kirk is packed full of the latest insights from the 'What Clients Think' Report 2025 from 3-4:30pm BST on Tuesday 23 October.
DBA Online Learning | Marketing your Design Business
Focus your attention on the right marketing tactics and stand out from the crowd. Understand marketing best practice for design businesses with DBA Expert Lucy Mann in this 3-part online course taking place from 3-4:30pm BST on Tuesday 7, Thursday 9 and Tuesday 14 October.
DBA Online Learning | Growing Existing Clients and Referrals
Maximise the potential of your existing client relationships with some inspiration, confidence and tried and tested processes in this energising 90-minute workshop from 3-4:30 BST on Thursday 2 October.
