Working overseas – how to make it work
By Clare Dowdy, Design Week
With a sluggish UK economy, more and more design businesses are finding work with international clients. Speaking to DBA members, Design Week's Clare Dowdy looks at the opportunities and challenges.
Four Take-aways: The DBA’s Design Effect event
By Clare Dowdy, Design Week
Design Week share their take-aways from The Design Effect at the British Museum.
The Design Effect: DBA Chief Executive’s speech
By Design Business Association
The Design Effect was opened by the DBA's Chief Executive Deborah Dawton and featured a keynote speech in the British Museum's Great Court by Sir Geoff Mulgan, author of 'Another World is Possible'. Take a peek into the day and read Deborah Dawton's speech.
2024 DBA Design Effectiveness Award winners revealed
By Design Business Association
Spanning work for global companies, major retailers, start-up challengers and beyond, the 2024 DBA Design Effectiveness Award winners have been revealed.
DBA takes on British Industrial Design Association (BIDA) interests
By Design Business Association
The British Industrial Design Association (BIDA) has officially transferred its interests to the DBA, marking a shift in the national...
DBA Members’ Forum | September Summary
By Design Business Association
In our September DBA Members' Forum yesterday, we had an enlightening conversation about leading the modern workforce and how we might need to adapt. Here’s a summary of the conversation.
When profit growth doesn’t have to stem from new business
By VisionFR
Rather than chasing that new piece of business, what if improved margins on existing business could deliver the same profit? DBA Annual Survey Report sponsor, VisionFR takes a look.
DBA Members’ Forum | August Summary
By Design Business Association
In our August DBA Members' Forum we had an energising conversation about working internationally. Here’s a summary of the conversation.
DBA Members’ Forum | July Summary
By Design Business Association
In our July DBA Members' Forum we talked about right-sizing, how to spot it might be necessary, and what action to take. Here’s a summary of the conversation.
New DBA board directors appointed at AGM
By Design Business Association
At the DBA’s Annual General Meeting on Thursday 27 June, the membership voted in three new board directors.