Five findings from the 2023 DBA Annual Survey Report and how to apply them to your business

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The 2023 DBA Annual Survey Report is hot off the press and packed full with valuable benchmarking data. DBA Experts delve into the Report's findings and share advice you can apply to your business. 

When should a creative agency employ its own Finance Director?

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Having a member of the leadership team with a keen eye on the financials to help drive the commercial success of an agency is key, whatever the size of a creative agency. But when should a creative agency employ its own Finance Director?

My Life in Design podcast returns

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The My Life in Design podcast returns this October, with series four kicking off with designer Jim Sutherland of Studio Sutherl&, while Michael Wolff, Rowena Curlewis and Margaret Nolan will also feature.

Sean Carney to Chair 2024 DBA Design Effectiveness Awards Judging Panel

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We're delighted Sean Carney, former Chief Design Officer & Business Leader Healthcare Transformation Services at Philips, will be Chairing the Judging Panel for the 2024 DBA Design Effectiveness Awards. Here Sean shares a few thoughts on why evidencing the impact of design is important.

Unfolding the impact of AI on Design

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Unfolding the impact of AI on design, Paul Bratcher and Kate Shepherd take a look at where to use it to lift the bar in your business and what to watch out for. 

DBA Members’ Forum | October Summary

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In our October Members’ Forum, we had an illuminating discussion around the challenges we are, and might in the future face when it comes to resourcing our businesses with the skilled people we need. Catch up on the highlights.

Designing for a Sustainable Future with Dr. Leyla Acaroglu: a synopsis

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How can we design a better world? Studio Phoenix's Jonny Westcar shares his top take-outs from the DBA's recent event with sustainability provocateur Dr. Leyla Acaroglu.

The agency website: five top tips for greater impact

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Does your website clearly communicate what potentials clients are looking for? DBA Expert Jonathan Kirk shares 5 tips for greater impact.

DBA Members’ Forum | September Summary

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In our September Members' Forum yesterday, we were joined by some members who have won DBA Design Effectiveness Awards, and we explored...

Design: The superpower for business and for government

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DBA Design Effectiveness Awards Chair, Clive Grinyer explores the three themes that stood out amongst the 2023 winners, which summarise the maturity and responsiveness of design to the challenges of our times.