A photo of the skyline of Lisbon and the sea
A photo of the skyline of Lisbon and the sea
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A photo of a white middle-aged man pointing at the ceiling during a presentation in a baroque building
a photography of two men and a woman sitting in a conference table and looking up front discussing something
a photography of two men and a woman sitting in a conference table and looking up front discussing something
a group of people in a nice summer day, enjoying glasses of wine and chatting,
a group of people in a nice summer day, enjoying glasses of wine and chatting,

You were promoted for being a great designer.
Now you need to become a great leader.

You were promoted for being a great designer.
Now you need to become a great leader.

You were promoted for being a great designer.
Now you need to become a great leader.

May 21+22

May 21+22

Berlin, Germany

80 Spots

80 Spots

Two days in Berlin with a small group of peers at the same stage, guided by facilitators from Expedia, Goodnotes, Miro, Vinted, and more. Practical tools for the hardest transition in a design career.

Join 2 days of workshops for stepping into leadership . Mix and match sessions where you’ll gain confidence, practical tools, and a network of peers navigating the same shift.

WITH THE SUPPORT OF

Nobody teaches this part

You know how to design.
You know how to solve problems, build systems, and ship work.

But now you're expected to give feedback that changes behavior. Delegate without hovering. Navigate conflict between team members. Defend your team's work in rooms where design isn't understood. And somehow find your own leadership style while everyone is watching.

The promotion came with a title. It didn't come with training.

Learn from Design Leaders from companies like

Learn from Design Leaders from companies like

a group of about 60 peope posting for a group photo in a summer afternoon, some raising their hands. Garden exterior, sunset.
a group of about 60 peope posting for a group photo in a summer afternoon, some raising their hands. Garden exterior, sunset.
a group of about 60 peope posting for a group photo in a summer afternoon, some raising their hands. Garden exterior, sunset.

Get Practical Leadership Tools

Get Practical Leadership Tools

Get Practical Leadership Tools

Leave with concrete frameworks for 1:1s, delegation, feedback, etc. that you can use immediately.

Find Clarity in the Shift

Find Clarity in the Shift

Find Clarity in the Shift

Understand what your job actually is now, enabling others instead of proving yourself through output.

Build Peer Level Support

Build Peer Level Support

Build Peer Level Support

Build relationships with others in the same transition, so you are not navigating your first leadership years alone.

Who is Ateliers Berlin for?

Who is Ateliers Berlin for?

Who is Ateliers Berlin for?

This edition is for you if:

You've recently moved from IC to team lead or design manager

You've recently moved from IC to team lead or design manager

You've recently moved from IC to team lead or design manager

You're still hands-on but expected to step back and lead people

You're still hands-on but expected to step back and lead people

You're still hands-on but expected to step back and lead people

You're preparing for your first leadership role and want to arrive ready

You're preparing for your first leadership role and want to arrive ready

You're preparing for your first leadership role and want to arrive ready

You want practical tools for feedback, delegation, and difficult conversations

You want practical tools for feedback, delegation, and difficult conversations

You want practical tools for feedback, delegation, and difficult conversations

You'd value honest conversations with peers at the same stage

You'd value honest conversations with peers at the same stage

You'd value honest conversations with peers at the same stage

What will you learn?

What will you learn?

What will you learn?

Across two days we’ll cover:

How to build trust in others and shift from maker to enabler without losing the quality bar.

How to build trust in others and shift from maker to enabler without losing the quality bar.

How to build trust in others and shift from maker to enabler without losing the quality bar.

You'll explore your own value proposition and build confidence in a role that feels nothing like the one before it.

You'll explore your own value proposition and build confidence in a role that feels nothing like the one before it.

You'll explore your own value proposition and build confidence in a role that feels nothing like the one before it.

How to navigate AI conversations, stakeholder politics, and strategic decisions when you're still learning the game.

How to navigate AI conversations, stakeholder politics, and strategic decisions when you're still learning the game.

How to navigate AI conversations, stakeholder politics, and strategic decisions when you're still learning the game.

How to frame design's value in terms executives understand. Because the work doesn't matter if nobody knows it's working.

How to frame design's value in terms executives understand. Because the work doesn't matter if nobody knows it's working.

How to frame design's value in terms executives understand. Because the work doesn't matter if nobody knows it's working.

Our previous editions sold out every year.

Our previous editions sold out every year.

Tickets on sale from November 1st, 2025.

Tickets on sale from November 1st, 2025.

THE VENUE

Villa Schützenhof

A private location about 20 minutes away from Berlin’s west center, but that is worth the trip. Multiple historic rooms, delightful decoration and a fantastic outdoor area to enjoy the end of the spring at.

THE VENUE

Villa Schützenhof

A private location about 20 minutes away from Berlin’s west center, but that is worth the trip. Multiple historic rooms, delightful decoration and a fantastic outdoor area to enjoy the end of the spring at.

Niederneuendorfer Allee 12, 13587 Berlin

Landmark

Distance

TAXI

Station Berlin Spandau

4km

9 min

Ku'damm

13.8km

29 min

Berlin Central Station

15km

30 min

Niederneuendorfer Allee 12, 13587 Berlin

Landmark

Distance

TAXI

Station Berlin Spandau

4km

9 min

Ku'damm

13.8km

29 min

Berlin Central Station

15km

30 min

Free Shuttle rides from two locations in Berlin included with your ticket price

Free Shuttle rides from two locations in Berlin included with your ticket price

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Interior
Garden view
Interior 1
Interior
Garden view
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Interior

Berlin's Classes

Mix and match workshops and masterclasses in small groups to customize your experience and make the most of Ateliers.

What Participants said

Attended by team members from

Product Design Manager

The combination of selected content, honest and inspiring conversations, and a well-designed experience was something unique. I left with clarity on how to continue my leadership journey — and with new friends.

Mathieu R.

2024 Participant

Product Design Manager

The combination of selected content, honest and inspiring conversations, and a well-designed experience was something unique. I left with clarity on how to continue my leadership journey — and with new friends.

Mathieu R.

2024 Participant

Experience Designer

Super well-organized event for designers with a big variety of topics. Can totally recommend.

Kirsten W.

2024 Participant

Experience Designer

Super well-organized event for designers with a big variety of topics. Can totally recommend.

Kirsten W.

2024 Participant

Product Designer

An opportunity to develop myself on a higher level. Real insights into how we, as designers, can contribute strategically and on a business level.

Robin S.

2024 Participant

Product Designer

An opportunity to develop myself on a higher level. Real insights into how we, as designers, can contribute strategically and on a business level.

Robin S.

2024 Participant

What Participants said

Attended by team members from

Product Design Manager

The combination of selected content, honest and inspiring conversations, and a well-designed experience was something unique. I left with clarity on how to continue my leadership journey — and with new friends.

Mathieu R.

2024 Participant

Experience Designer

Super well-organized event for designers with a big variety of topics. Can totally recommend.

Kirsten W.

2024 Participant

Product Designer

An opportunity to develop myself on a higher level. Real insights into how we, as designers, can contribute strategically and on a business level.

Robin S.

2024 Participant

Get your Tickets

Save up to €600 booking group tickets.

Early Bird

Single Ticket

Join the Berlin event individually for both days, mix and match classes and workshops

€1.300

+19% VAT

Early Bird

Group of 2

Valid for 2 Tickets to the Berlin event for both days, mix and match classes and workshops

€2.400

+19% VAT

Early Bird

Group of 3

Valid for 3 Ticket to the Berlin event for both days, mix and match classes and workshops

€3.300

+19% VAT

What's included?

Access to 2-Day event

Shuttle to venue (optional)

Pre-Event Networking Night

All food and drinks

Access to download materials of all classes for 6 months

Certificate of attendance

Not Included

Travel

Accommodation

Payment Methods

Credit Card

VISA, Mastercard, AMEX

Bank Transfer

Pay with Invoice

Pay in Installments

Via Klarna

Buy Now, Pay Later

Via Klarna

Get your Tickets

Save up to €600 booking group tickets.

Early Bird

Single Ticket

Join the Berlin event individually for both days, mix and match classes and workshops

€1.300

+19% VAT

Early Bird

Group of 2

Valid for 2 Tickets to the Berlin event for both days, mix and match classes and workshops

€2.400

+19% VAT

Early Bird

Group of 3

Valid for 3 Ticket to the Berlin event for both days, mix and match classes and workshops

€3.300

+19% VAT

What's included?

Access to 2-Day event

Pre-Event Networking Night

All food and drinks

Access to download materials of all classes for 6 months

Certificate of attendance

Not Included

Travel

Accommodation

Payment Methods

Credit Card

VISA, Mastercard, AMEX

Bank Transfer

Pay with Invoice

Pay in Installments

Via Klarna

Buy Now, Pay Later

Via Klarna

Get your Tickets

Save up to €600 booking group tickets.

Early Bird

Single Ticket

Join the Berlin event individually for both days, mix and match classes and workshops

€1.300

+19% VAT

Early Bird

Group of 2

Valid for 2 Tickets to the Berlin event for both days, mix and match classes and workshops

€2.400

+19% VAT

Early Bird

Group of 3

Valid for 3 Ticket to the Berlin event for both days, mix and match classes and workshops

€3.300

+19% VAT

What's included?

Access for 2 Days

Networking event

Meals & Drinks

Access to materials

Certificate of attendance

Not Included

Travel

Accommodation

Payment Methods

Credit Card

Bank Transfer

Installments and Financing with Klarna