





Craft got you to Senior. Influence gets you through what comes next.
Craft got you to Senior. Influence gets you through what comes next.
May 21+22
May 21+22
Berlin, Germany
80 Spots
80 Spots
Two days for senior designers and new leaders navigating what comes after craft mastery: stakeholder politics, AI decisions, difficult conversations, and becoming a Design Leader With coaches from Expedia, Goodnotes, Miro, and Vinted who've already made the leap.
Mix and match workshops in small groups. Leave with frameworks you can use Monday morning and a network of peers who actually understand what you're going through.
Nobody taught you this part
Whether you recently became a lead, or you're a senior IC already shaping decisions without the title, you've probably noticed the same thing. The craft got you here. What comes next is a different job entirely.
Now the work is influence. Getting alignment when priorities conflict. Making AI decisions without precedent. Having the conversation you've been putting off. Representing design's value to people who measure success differently than you do.
The path through design is clear. Junior, mid, senior. Each step builds on the last.
Then you become a lead, a manager, a head of. And suddenly the job is completely different. Stakeholder alignment, difficult conversations, AI decisions, team structure, budget trade-offs. None of it was in the curriculum.
That's why Leadership Ateliers Berlin exists.
Two days with 80 designers going through the same transition. Guided by leaders from Expedia, Goodnotes, Miro, Vinted, and more. Practical workshops on the problems you're facing right now.
The path through design is clear. Junior, mid, senior. Each step builds on the last. Then something shifts. You're expected to lead across functions, navigate politics, and make calls that have nothing to do with the screen. Whether that came with a promotion or just with seniority, nobody handed you a playbook.
That's why Leadership Ateliers Berlin exists. Two days. 80 designers navigating the same shift. Nine sessions on the problems that show up once your craft stops being the hard part.
Two days of practice on the skills nobody teaches designers

Get Practical Leadership Tools
Get Practical Leadership Tools
Get 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
Understand what the job actually becomes past senior: influence, alignment, and decisions that go far beyond the screen.
Build Peer Level Support
Build Peer Level Support
Build relationships with others in the same transition, so you're not navigating this transition alone, whether you lead a team or lead from within one
Taught by Leaders from companies like
Taught by Leaders from companies like
Who is Ateliers Berlin for?
Who is Ateliers Berlin for?
This edition is for you:
You're past the point where great craft is enough, and nobody gave you a playbook for what comes next.
You're past the point where great craft is enough, and nobody gave you a playbook for what comes next.
You're past the point where great craft is enough, and nobody gave you a playbook for what comes next.
You're expected to shape decisions, influence outcomes, and represent design at the table.
You're expected to shape decisions, influence outcomes, and represent design at the table.
You're expected to shape decisions, influence outcomes, and represent design at the table.
You're making decisions about AI, team structure, and stakeholder alignment without precedent to lean on.
You're making decisions about AI, team structure, and stakeholder alignment without precedent to lean on.
You're making decisions about AI, team structure, and stakeholder alignment without precedent to lean on.
You want practical tools for navigating stakeholders, making your case for design, and the conversations you've been avoiding.
You want practical tools for navigating stakeholders, making your case for design, and the conversations you've been avoiding.
You want practical tools for navigating stakeholders, making your case for design, and the conversations you've been avoiding.
You're tired of figuring this out alone and want honest exchange with peers at the same stage.
You're tired of figuring this out alone and want honest exchange with peers at the same stage.
You're tired of figuring this out alone and want honest exchange with peers at the same stage.
What will you work on?
Across two days we’ll cover:
How to shift from doing the work to shaping the work, whether that means leading a team or influencing without authority.
How to shift from doing the work to shaping the work, whether that means leading a team or influencing without authority.
How to shift from doing the work to shaping the work, whether that means leading a team or influencing without authority.
How to lead through AI pressure, when everyone around you wants clarity and you're still forming your own position.
How to lead through AI pressure, when everyone around you wants clarity and you're still forming your own position.
How to lead through AI pressure, when everyone around you wants clarity and you're still forming your own position.
How to navigate conflict, give feedback that lands, and hold difficult conversations without drama.
How to navigate conflict, give feedback that lands, and hold difficult conversations without drama.
How to navigate conflict, give feedback that lands, and hold difficult conversations without drama.
How to frame design's value in language the business understands, because the work doesn't matter if nobody knows it's working.
How to frame design's value in language the business understands, because the work doesn't matter if nobody knows it's working.
How to frame design's value in language the business understands, because the work doesn't matter if nobody knows it's working.
How to find your own leadership voice in a role that feels nothing like the one before it.
How to find your own leadership voice in a role that feels nothing like the one before it.
How to find your own leadership voice in a role that feels nothing like the one before it.
Our previous editions sold out every year.
Our previous editions sold out every year.
They've already been where you are.
Now they'll coach you through it.
Design leadership isn't taught in school. It's learned from people who've done it. They've built teams, led through ambiguity, and coached designers through the exact shift you're navigating.
They've already been where you are.
Now they'll coach you through it.
Design leadership isn't taught in school. It's learned from people who've done it. They've built teams, led through ambiguity, and coached designers through the exact shift you're navigating.

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.
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








Nine sessions.
You choose your path.
Every session is built around a real leadership problem, not a topic. Small groups. Hands-on work. You pick the workshops that match where you are right now.
Masterclass
Advocate for Design in Business Terms

George Bull
Executive Design Director
Foolproof
Workshop
Creating Operational Clarity

Rachel McConnell
Sr. Design Manager
Miro
Workshop
Decision Making for Emerging Design Leaders in the AI Era

Melin Edomwonyi
UX Director
Seedable Studio
Masterclass
Hacking the Good Designer

Ian Gehlhaar Prat
Founder & Creative Director
Fail Fast
Masterclass
Hard Conversations as a Lever for Building Trust

Yaprak Gültay Davison
Head of Design
Goodnotes
Workshop
How to transition from Designer to Leader

Martyn Reding
Design Director
Expedia Group
Masterclass
Make Your 1:1s Actually Work

Dagmar Glow
Professional Business Coach
90 Minute Labs

Veronica Ambrosini
Team Dynamics Facilitator
90 Minute Labs
Masterclass
Mastering Delegation

Petter Jakobsson
Director of Product Design
Oviva
Kickoff Session
Navigating the journey into Design Leadership

Andy Polaine
Educator, Leadership Coach and Author
Masterclass
Advocate for Design in Business Terms

George Bull
Executive Design Director
Foolproof
Workshop
Creating Operational Clarity

Rachel McConnell
Sr. Design Manager
Miro
Workshop
Decision Making for Emerging Design Leaders in the AI Era

Melin Edomwonyi
UX Director
Seedable Studio
Masterclass
Hacking the Good Designer

Ian Gehlhaar Prat
Founder & Creative Director
Fail Fast
Masterclass
Hard Conversations as a Lever for Building Trust

Yaprak Gültay Davison
Head of Design
Goodnotes
Workshop
How to transition from Designer to Leader

Martyn Reding
Design Director
Expedia Group
Masterclass
Make Your 1:1s Actually Work

Dagmar Glow
Professional Business Coach
90 Minute Labs

Veronica Ambrosini
Team Dynamics Facilitator
90 Minute Labs
Masterclass
Mastering Delegation

Petter Jakobsson
Director of Product Design
Oviva
Kickoff Session
Navigating the journey into Design Leadership

Andy Polaine
Educator, Leadership Coach and Author
Leave with an invaluable network and toolkit to support your journey
Ateliers goest beyond the content, equipping you with the network and resources to continue your leadership journey with confidence.
Before Ateliers
After Ateliers
Knowledge
You are trying to forge your own path and learn how to be a better leader with your own resources and research. If you’re lucky you have some mentorship, but most don’t.
You’ve gained insights from experts and fellow early leaders and now have frameworks and methodologies to both succeed as a leader, and prepare for the future
Network
The further you go past craft, the fewer peers understand what you're dealing with. Working with your former team to having to lead them, and this role feels different and much lonelier.
You’ve met 80 peers in your same position and have now a strong support network to ask questions, get advise and work more confidently.
Influence
You're expected to drive outcomes across functions, but the language, the politics, and the stakeholder dynamics were never part of your training.
You've built the skills to communicate design's value in terms the business understands, and to navigate the politics that come with seniority.
Support
On unexpected turns or new challenges in your career, you need to start from scratch trying to find a mentor or coach to help you navigate them, costing you time and money.
You have now at your disposal, the contacts of excellent mentors, career coaches, leadership coaches, with your same background and who can understand your challenges like nobody else.
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
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 €800 buying group tickets
Regular Ticket
Single Ticket
Join the Berlin event individually for both days, mix and match classes and workshops
€1.300
+19% VAT
Regular Ticket
Group of 2
Valid for 2 Tickets to the Berlin event for both days, mix and match classes and workshops
€2.100
+19% VAT
Regular Ticket
Group of 3
Valid for 3 Ticket to the Berlin event for both days, mix and match classes and workshops
€3.000
+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
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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 €800 buying group tickets
Regular Ticket
Single Ticket
Join the Berlin event individually for both days, mix and match classes and workshops
€1.300
+19% VAT
Regular Ticket
Group of 2
Valid for 2 Tickets to the Berlin event for both days, mix and match classes and workshops
€2.100
+19% VAT
Regular Ticket
Group of 3
Valid for 3 Ticket to the Berlin event for both days, mix and match classes and workshops
€3.000
+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 €800 buying group tickets
Regular Ticket
Single Ticket
Join the Berlin event individually for both days, mix and match classes and workshops
€1.300
+19% VAT
Regular Ticket
Group of 2
Valid for 2 Tickets to the Berlin event for both days, mix and match classes and workshops
€2.100
+19% VAT
Regular Ticket
Group of 3
Valid for 3 Ticket to the Berlin event for both days, mix and match classes and workshops
€3.000
+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





