Design Business Association (DBA)

Head into 2025 with a clearer view. This Thursday 31 October – DBA members can join us online from 1-2pm for an unmissable deep dive into this year’s DBA Annual Survey Report, with agency experts Esther Carder and Adam Fennelow. Book your free place: https://lnkd.in/eaeMt9MZ The 2024 DBA Annual Survey Report provides essential benchmarking data on fee income, salaries, income per head, charge-out rates, billing, utilisation rates, pay rises, freelancers, internships, staff diversity, and so much more. It’s the design industry’s ultimate tool for seeing exactly how you compare to similar agencies. The report and webinar are exclusive to DBA Members. Unlock access to these insights and the many other benefits of DBA membership - speak to Adam Fennelow and become a member today. #Design #AnnualSurveyReport #Benchmarking

We’re part way through another fascinating and illuminating series of the My Life in Design podcast, produced in collaboration with Red Setter. Check out this series’ episodes, featuring: Domenic Lippa, Partner and Chair of Pentagram Joanne Chan, CEO of Turner Duckworth Fred Gelli, Co-founder and CEO of Tátil Design Jolene Delisle, Founder and Creative Director of The Working Assembly Ian Ritchie, Designer and Co-founder of Jones Knowles Ritchie Fe Amarante, Founder and Principal of Experimenta In each episode, host Claire Blyth speaks to some of the world's top design thinkers, strategists, and creatives - uncovering the paths that led them to where they are today. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/emDenuDf #Design #Podcast #MyLifeInDesign

Will it be trick or treat when we launch the 2024 DBA Annual Survey Report on 31st October? #DBAmembers can join us for our free and exclusive webinar highlighting the key financial trends for design business this year. Webinar registration link for members in the comments. We are grateful, as always, for the support from Moore Kingston Smith in producing the report and to Paprika Software and VisionFR Limited for once again sponsoring the report.

“There can be no more design in isolation. We must draw together if we’re going to weave the right narrative of the future, a future we’ve designed.” Two weeks on from The Design Effect, dip back into Deborah Dawton’s opening speech, check out our photo highlights and see who took away this year’s DBA Design Effectiveness Awards: https://lnkd.in/eec-bGEM #Design #TheDesignEffect #EffectiveDesign

Need a clearer view? The 2024 DBA Annual Survey Report shows you exactly how you stack up against your competitors. Benchmark your business’s income, fees, salaries, utilisation rates and so much more, easily segmented by agency size, design discipline and location. And for an unmissable deep dive into the vital trends and insights that will ensure your 2025 planning is sharp, strategic and competitive, join us online on Thursday 31 October, 1-2pm for a DBA member-exclusive webinar: https://lnkd.in/dennYp9 Free to join online for DBA members. Not yet a member? Reach out to Adam Fennelow (adam@dba.org.uk) to clear the fog around the numbers in your business and unlock this essential data. #Design #AnnualSurveyReport #Benchmarking

Find out more about the DBA’s Design Leadership Excellence programme, delivered in partnership with PARK - join James Hall, Park Director and former Senior Design Director at Lego at an online information session on 24 October. Discover the programme’s key features and how it can apply to your specific situation and get answers to your questions live. Book here: https://lnkd.in/edZ5Aqpd DBA Members receive a 25% discount on the programme fee. #Design #Training #ProfessionalDevelopment

Opening The Design Effect conference at the The British Museum last week, DBA CEO Deborah Dawton set an ambitious goal for the design industry to be the architects of the future.   “Put yourself far ahead of what you’re designing today. Having that perspective on the future is now critical.”   Read the full speech in the latest Roundup, where you can also take a peek into the day, see who picked up DBA Design Effectiveness Awards and read Design Week’s four key takeaways.   We’re also gearing up for the launch of the 2024 DBA Annual Survey Report and what the findings will reveal, and welcoming BIDA members to the DBA community.    https://lnkd.in/efVuu3FY

Are your fees competitive, or are you leaving profit untapped? Do your salaries attract the top talent, or are you losing out to competitors? What challenges lie ahead for agencies in 2025, and how prepared are you to face them? Join us on Thursday 31 October, from 1-2pm, for the launch of the 2024 DBA Annual Survey Report – an indispensable resource for design leaders offering crucial benchmarking figures on fees, utilisation, income, salaries, and more. Esther Carder, Partner at Moore Kingston Smith and Adam Fennelow will dive into the key data and dissect the trends from this essential report, giving you the insights you need you need to shape your strategy, maximise profitability and keep ahead of the competition. This webinar and report are exclusive to DBA Members. Not a DBA member but looking for access? Get in touch to find out more. Register now: https://lnkd.in/esrAz697 #DBAmembers #DesignIndustry #Benchmarking

We're delighted to introduce Joanna Anthony, the latest addition to our team of accredited DBA Experts.    With over 35 years of industry experience, Joanna specialises in transforming agencies’ client service functions, boosting efficiency and unlocking growth with bespoke strategies and support.    Accredited by the DBA, recommended by your peers and reference checked, the DBA Experts register is a one-stop shop for expert advice and support with any challenges you face in running your design business.     Read more about Joanna and how she can support your business to thrive: https://lnkd.in/erccz9JG     And check out the DBA Experts here https://lnkd.in/dApsTfZ    #Design #dbaExpert 

Yesterday, at the iconic British Museum, we celebrated truly transformational design and revealed the client/agency partnerships who took home Gold, Silver and Bronze awards, along with the coveted Grand Prix. Explore the winners and the inspiring stories behind their success: https://lnkd.in/gpYQ6_z3   The winners showcase the extraordinary power of design to overcome complex problems and deliver exceptional impact across a broad spectrum of industries. From propelling businesses to market leadership and reinventing brand identities to reshaping societal perspectives, they prove design’s measurable contribution to business success. Diverse design solutions, to diverse challenges, delivering a whole variety of incredibly impressive results. A huge congratulations to all of our winners! #Design #EffectiveDesign #DesignEffect