Design Business Association (DBA)

Explore and celebrate the impact of design.     Join us on 8 October at The British Museum for an afternoon and evening that will inspire and ignite your passion for effective design through talks, debates, case studies and dinner discussions.     Check out the confirmed speakers so far and book now to secure your early bird rate: https://lnkd.in/gqmvbsee   #Design #EffectiveDesign #DBAdea #DesignEffect

Is Scope Creep turning your projects into a headache? DBA Annual Survey Sponsor, Paprika Software looks at how to get your projects back on track in this useful blog. #Design #ProjectManagement

Our Autumn training sessions are available to book now. Tailored to those working in design and hosted live online, you can join us from wherever you are.    Developing a Pipeline and Nurturing Leads with Kimi Gilbert | 19 September  Growing Existing Clients and Referrals with Lucy Mann | 1 October  Marketing your Design Business with Lucy Mann | 15, 17, 22 October  Websites with Impact with Jonathan Kirk | 7 November  Negotiating Client Terms with John Gleason | 12 November  Powerful Presentations with Catherine Allison | 19, 21 November    Find out more and book your place: https://lnkd.in/gW4sGZ9     #Design #Training #ProfessionalDevelopment

What does the General Election result mean for HR?    Our HR and employment law partner Croner are holding a free, online webinar tomorrow Wednesday 10 July from 9:30 BST, in which they’ll discuss the pledges made by Labour and how these could affect your business.    DBA members can find out more and register here: https://lnkd.in/dSns_7XP    #HR #Design

As the new government gets to work this week, a timely read from the Creative Industries Council co-chair, Peter Bazalgette in the FT.   #Design #CreativeIndustries

Week 2 of New Designers 2024 is open until 6 July at the Business Design Centre, London. Presenting brand new designs from the UK’s top design graduates, Week 2 of the show features cutting-edge work in the areas of Product & Furniture design, Interior design, Industrial design, and Visual Communications. Alongside graduate work, New Designers offers a dynamic programme of talks and workshops, free to attend for ticket holders.  Book now to connect with fellow industry members, discover emerging talent, and meet the future of design. Book now: https://lnkd.in/eXAK4dm7 #design #designindustry #event

“It will impact many client businesses not just incrementally, but fundamentally in how they do business.” In the world’s biggest election year and as the UK goes to the polls, we take a look at why it’s imperative to keep abreast of legislation, from the EU’s European Green Deal to the party pledges at home, which will impact HR. Head into the latest Roundup for details. You’ll also find advice on Right-Sizing your business, as well tips from Paprika Software to minimise Scope Creep. There’s a new funding opportunity from Innovate UK, training workshop dates for the Autumn, and your last chance to attend the 2024 New Designers graduate showcase in London, before it closes on 6 July. Follow the link for details > https://lnkd.in/ezc_wU6T] #design #designindustry

Last chance to save on tickets for The Design Effect before the early bird discount rate expires at midnight on Friday 5 July. Join us on the 8 October for an enlightening and dazzling celebration of our industry’s creativity and impact, bringing together the brightest industry minds for an unforgettable day and evening. Find out more and get your early bird saving today. https://lnkd.in/gqmvbsee   #Design #DesignEffect #Effective #EffectiveDesign

“Inclusive and innovative design is central to addressing the challenges and opportunities of an ageing society, including how we continue to work, socialise and live independently throughout our lives.” The recently published, 'Age, Agency, Joy' report from Design Age Institute is spearheading the way to how we can reimagine ageing through better design. Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/ehuQBcbt #DesignResearch #InclusiveDesign

We’re delighted to welcome three new directors to the DBA board, as voted for by members at today’s Annual General Meeting: Louise French, Studio Operations Director, forpeople Andrew Lindsay, Global Head of Enterprise Design, Kraft Heinz Matt Round, Chief Creative Officer, tangerine We also extend huge thanks to Francesca Bayliss, Head of Commercial and HR at Bulletproof, who steps down from the board after 3 years.    The directors of the DBA are a mix of association members and other design industry experts with extensive experience of integrating design into business strategy at executive level. They collaborate closely with our management team to elevate the role of design in business and government and build confidence in design investment.    Find out more about the DBA board: https://lnkd.in/gX2GUz2 #Design #Leadership