Szymon

Michalczyk

Head of Product Design

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tonik

Szymon is Head of Product Design at tonik, an agency working with early-stage startups, where he leads a team of 15 designers. Before this role, he worked as a product designer, always focusing on the end-user experience, believing that how users feel directly influences business success. He believes the right people are key to a team’s success and is dedicated to supporting his team behind the scenes, helping them grow and tackle any challenges that come their way.

Masterclass

Leading designers who work with external clients

Learn how to build a strong design team, maintain culture, and support your people in an agency setting while helping them build lasting client relationships.

Day 1

Afternoon

Lisbon

Masterclass

Leading designers who work with external clients

Learn how to build a strong design team, maintain culture, and support your people in an agency setting while helping them build lasting client relationships.

Day 1

Afternoon

Lisbon

Lisboa, Portugal

April 23-24, 2025

50 Spots

Lisboa, Portugal

April 23-24

50 Spots

Two days to level up
on Design Leadership

Join 70+ early design leaders in two days of training to gain knowledge and skills necessary to manage your team, influence the c-level and carry your vision through across your company.


Pre-register for 2026 and save €120 in your ticket

Two days to level up
on Design Leadership

Join 70+ early design leaders in two days of training to gain knowledge and skills necessary to manage your team, influence the c-level and carry your vision through across your company.


Pre-register for 2026 and save €120 in your ticket

How has attending Leadership Ateliers helped others?

  • Ateliers offered a unique blend of networking opportunities, hands-on workshops, and practical takeaways that are essential for any leader.

    Tommasso, UX Lead

  • The Leadership Atelier is a wonderful opportunity to combine "soft skill training for CX leaders" & finding interesting international peers.

    Kristina G, Senior UX Manager

  • If you’re looking for answers to those burning questions about leadership – this is where you’re most likely to find them!

    Elena, UX Lead

  • Amazing people, inspiring facilitators and a great location.

    Felix, Lead UX Designer

  • I'm returning home with so many ideas and tools, having met many other leaders and learnt a lot from these discussions. Thank you so much!

    Stefanie, Lead Designer

  • The format we were all looking for so desperately

    Christian, UX Manager

  • I came away from the event with many new insights and strategies, and a profound sense of connection, knowing I've made friends with some truly inspiring and caring people.

    Matt, Senior Designer

How has attending Leadership Ateliers helped others?

  • Ateliers offered a unique blend of networking opportunities, hands-on workshops, and practical takeaways that are essential for any leader.

    Tommasso, UX Lead

  • The Leadership Atelier is a wonderful opportunity to combine "soft skill training for CX leaders" & finding interesting international peers.

    Kristina G, Senior UX Manager

  • If you’re looking for answers to those burning questions about leadership – this is where you’re most likely to find them!

    Elena, UX Lead

  • Amazing people, inspiring facilitators and a great location.

    Felix, Lead UX Designer

  • I'm returning home with so many ideas and tools, having met many other leaders and learnt a lot from these discussions. Thank you so much!

    Stefanie, Lead Designer

  • The format we were all looking for so desperately

    Christian, UX Manager

  • I came away from the event with many new insights and strategies, and a profound sense of connection, knowing I've made friends with some truly inspiring and caring people.

    Matt, Senior Designer

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Tickets for 2025 are sold out

Pre-register for 2026 and get €120 off your ticket for next year. Announcements in October.

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