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DBA takes on British Industrial Design Association (BIDA) interests
The British Industrial Design Association (BIDA) has officially transferred its interests to the DBA, marking a shift in the national representation of industrial designers.
As BIDA prepares to cease operations, it has chosen the DBA as the most suitable organisation to support its members and advance the representation of industrial designers in the UK.
All current BIDA members will be transitioned into DBA membership for the remainder of 2024, gaining access to the full range of benefits provided by the DBA.
The DBA will be holding an online ‘Town Hall’ on 21 November for those in the industrial design community to discuss the needs and opportunities for the sector. Those interested should register their intention to attend.
BIDA stated: “As a not-for-profit membership organisation run entirely by volunteers it is an increasing challenge to be on top of representing the emerging diversification and specialisations developing from the traditional Industrial Design model. We have therefore concluded that in order to move forward in national representation of the ID profession there is a need for a new approach to adequately service and represent the needs and complexities of the sector.
We will therefore be handing over the interests of BIDA to the Design Business Association (DBA), an excellent organisation we have worked with and had a positive dialogue with over many years and who are well matched to the future business and professional needs of the UK Industrial Design community in all its forms.”
Deborah Dawton, DBA Chief Executive, added: “The DBA is looking forward to engaging with the BIDA community and we’re excited to announce that current BIDA members will be moved into DBA membership for the rest of 2024. We’re looking forward to expanding our representation in the industrial design community.”