12-months of Forums: All wrapped up
By Adam Fennelow, Membership Director, DBA
The monthly DBA Member Forums are the heart and soul of the DBA. They epitomise the shared learning ethos of the organisation. Here are a few which particularly stood out in 2025, along with a snapshot of all the conversations this year.
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 10.30am - 12pm BST on Thursday 25 and Tuesday 30 June.
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 10.30am - 12pm BST on Tuesday 16, Thursday 18 and Tuesday 23 June.
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 10.30am - 12pm BST on Tuesday 9 and Thursday 11 June.
DBA Member Forum | December Summary
By Design Business Association
In December's DBA Member Forum we asked an eclectic group of thinkers "What one experience this year will influence or change how you do business next year?"
DBA Online Learning | Project Management
Understand best practice and get your projects running through your business smoothly with this two-part practical skills workshop from 10.30am - 12pm BST on Tuesday 19 and Thursday 21 May.
DBA Online Learning | Winning Pitches
Shape a story your audience believes in and win more of the work you’re best placed to deliver with this two-part online workshop from 10.30am - 12pm BST on Tuesday 12 and Thursday 14 May.
DBA Online Learning | Managing Your Time
Spring clean your calendar and set yourself up for optimum productivity by attending this lively online workshop from 10.30am - 12pm BST on Thursday 7 May.
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 10.30am - 12pm BST on Tuesday 28 April.
DBA Online Learning | World Class Client Service
Great client service will put your business ahead of the competition. Discover what clients need and how you can meet and exceed expectations with Jonathan Kirk in this two-part course from 10.30am - 12pm BST on Tuesday 21 and Thursday 23 April.
