Members’ Area

From receiving expert help and guidance to benchmarking your business’ performance, the Members’ Area is a gateway to resources, services and support specifically developed for those working in the field of design.

Some sections are exclusively accessible to DBA members, connecting you to the extensive range of benefits your membership provides.

DBA membership extends to everyone working within your business – all members of your team can register for their own password – ensuring the whole team benefits.

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Resources

Essential guidance, templates, insight and tools to support you on all aspects of the business of design. From contracts to client opinion, legal updates to exporting support, our resources give you instant access to expert advice and tools to help solve a wide range of business challenges.

If you can’t find the information you’re after please email membership@dba.org.uk or call 020 7251 9229 and we’ll look to source or signpost you to guidance to match your needs. 

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‘My Life in Design’ Podcast Episodes


Whether you're looking for your first break in the design industry, or for your latest inspiration, the 'My Life in Design' podcast is for you. A partnership between Red Setter and the DBA, find out more and tune in.

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dmi:Design Management Conference | Madrid 2023 | 28-30 March | DBA Member discount code


As we move past the pandemic and confront new global headwinds, how are we adjusting and using the power of Design to reexamine values, reevaluate goals, retool business structures, reconfigure work, and redefine success to include the health and well-being of the earth and all it’s inhabitants? The dmi:Design Management Conference will explore how Design and Innovation Management are helping organisations large and small make fundamental changes in the way they deliver value. DBA Members receive 10% off with this discount code.

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Sustainable futures | DBA Webinar


Deborah Dawton, Chief Executive at the DBA was joined by Minnie Moll Chief Executive of the Design Council and Joanna Choukeir, Director of Design & Innovation at The RSA for a lively discussion on Sustainable futures.

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2023: Five ways to emerge stronger


DBA Expert, Jeremy Paterson looks at what your business can do now to prepare for, weather and even thrive during the anticipated...

Financial, HR, New business & client relations, Strategy development


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Five business health scenarios and how to manage them


Whether your agency is in great shape going into next year or facing challenges, this scenario-specific advice looks at key areas of the business to monitor and manage.

Financial, HR, Strategy development


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Restrictive Covenants: Downloadable employer’s guide


Employers in the design industry can face the challenge of protecting their business interests when key senior employees depart, particularly concerning the potential risks associated with client poaching, staff recruitment, and the use of sensitive business information. This is where restrictive covenants come into play.

HR, Legal


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Topical findings from the DBA Annual Survey Report, and how to apply them to your business


The DBA Annual Survey Report is packed full with benchmarking data. From maintaining a healthy operating profit, to targeting new sectors and more, DBA Experts explore topical findings from the Report and share advice you can apply to your business. 

Financial, HR, New business & client relations


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2022 DBA Annual Survey Report launch | DBA Member-only webinar


On 13 October, the 2022 DBA Annual Survey Report was launched, and Esther Carder, Partner at Moore Kingston Smith presented a detailed analysis of the benchmarking data and trends across key performance metrics affecting design agencies, and gave insight into how to apply these valuable findings to your business. Our flagship report analyses fees, salaries, utilisation, income, recovery rates, benefits and trends of DBA member agencies. Watch the full recording here.

Financial, HR, New business & client relations


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New business – the perennial agency challenge


For a while, this new business challenge may have been eclipsed by recruitment, but DBA Expert Lucy Mann looks at why we need to focus on it.

New business & client relations


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Succession planning options


At a recent Member's Forum we explored succession planning. DBA Expert Jack O'Hern discussed succession planning options and provided...

Financial, HR, Strategy development


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