About DA
Why Join
JOIN Design Association in the knowledge that you are sending a clear message to existing and potential clients that your design business has been assessed and acknowledged as providing an accredited standard of design business best practice.

Becoming a DA Accredited Member adds value to your client offer and increases the value of design within the business sector. Greater awareness by business of the high professional standards, to which the design sector adheres, will generate more business and profit for design providers.

Included in DA Membership:

  • DA Accredited Member status and use of marque
  • Design Business Best Practice Documentation
  • Case studies
  • Design Protect
  • Copyright helpline
  • Minimum of £25,000 Intellectual Property fighting fund
  • Debt Recovery helpline
  • Matching service
  • Annual business health check & report

Available as an added feature:

  • Client credit referencing service (DA preferential rates)
  • Business Planning Services (FREE initial consultation)
  • Copyright advice (FREE initial consultation)
  • Cross cultural consultancy (DA preferential rates)