Get inspired by this incredible list of design leaders! They are shaping the creative industry all across the world for influential brands such as Adidas, Wise, IDEO to name a few. They share the most important lesson they have learnt about leadership, what are the key skills or traits every design leader should have, and what excites them about the future.
A Saudi female with a strong belief that everything and anything has a form or beauty. Carry love and passion for Art and Design.
An innate sense of adventure has defined Victoria's life and shaped her understanding of design. She creates powerful narratives that are the guiding principle of any creative endeavour, and the core essence that she strives to find in each project.
From sustainability to diversity, to empathy & humanity, Dava and Noise 13 want to continue to craft more brands that are doing good for people and for the planet.
“From maker to manager, I love solving complex problems. I help designers do good work by inspiring a bold vision, shared values, and new ways of collaboration.”
“I co-lead IDEO’s learning portfolio and am committed to a more just and equitable future for all learners. My experience is as a designer, storyteller, teacher, product manager, graphic designer, and researcher.”
I got my start at a boutique agency where I learned through experience that there are no small assignments. That philosophy has pushed me to deliver my best. No matter the budget. No matter the medium. No matter the deadline.
The value I bring to every assignment comes from my skill in translating design into business impact, a passion for high-quality, cost-effective and innovative execution, and effective collaboration with internal clients and vendors.
“With a background in user-centred design, user research, and product management, I bring an extensive range of knowledge and the ability to craft a tailored design and build approach for my clients then lead cross-functional teams to deliver.”
“I am a passionate and creative leader with a lifelong love of games. My focus is on creating fantastic, innovative and engaging collaborations with talented people.”
“I am passionate about creating branded content and stories for omni channel fashion, beauty, and lifestyle direct-to-consumer brands. I am an expert at building in-house creative organisations and integrated processes for brand development and management.”
A detail-oriented and always seeks the consumer's benefit/experience in whatever we are creating.
“I’m a multi-disciplinary artist and thinker. I absolutely love the challenge of solving a big problem with a big idea — enough to make a positive impact.”
“Whether working independently or managing a creative team, building experiences that are based on the true understanding of the audience while blending strategy, and good design will make me fulfilled and inspired. If I’m lucky, they're technology-driven.”
I am the Creative Director for Australia's most engaged women's professional development company - Business Chicks. With 15 years of experience, I have designed visual branding, digital products and content for Business Chicks and their events including 9 To Thrive, Leadership Gathering at Necker Island with Richard Branson and the exclusive Australian tour of Sarah Jessica Parker and Kate Hudson.
“Gumbo is often used as a metaphor for the mix of cultures that exist in southern Louisiana that have influenced each other and melded together to create new traditions and cuisine. Beyond my New Orleans roots, I am a mixed bag of tricks with a little bit of everything, along with a vast range of experiences that have influenced the creative I am today.”
Imaginative and passionate Creative Director with a vast experience of 13+ years in the creative and production processes focusing on conceptualising, designing and executing unscripted and scripted television shows and events by creating riveting and unique content for feature films and India’s biggest shows.
Experienced designer of digital products and services for small and large brands.
Meredith DeLeon is an accomplished creative strategist with proven results. As the Director of the Global Creative Group at NI, she led the company’s rebrand execution and new campaigns to broaden industry recognition across multiple markets and advance the brand’s strategic growth initiatives.
"I build beautiful brands, products, and experiences that help companies launch, grow, evolve, and thrive."
“Simply put Orlagh is a must-have. She is deeply connected to the pulse of today, identifying trends and creating new ones. Inspiring internal and client teams. She brings creative, intelligent solutions to every situation and excels at storytelling.”
“I truly believe in creating value and impact through the design of meaningful and relevant brands, products, and experiences, for customers to engage with, impacting cultures and lifestyles of the future.”
“Curiosity has driven me across diverse verticals and contexts over my career — from retail to consumer goods to industrials. I love design because it lends a flexible toolset to surface new possibilities, regardless of the challenge at hand.”
Marisol is the founder of Together, a creative studio specialising in brand design and digital experiences rooted in strategy and thought. Marisol has worked on a number of projects across a variety of industries including education, real estate, financial tech, food, furniture, health, and career development.
Katie Wilson is a Creative Director, Multimedia Director & Lead Motion Artist with over 15 years of experience serving cutting edge studios, agencies and brands in the advertising, live entertainment and broadcast design industry.
Creative Director with over 18 years of experience working in fashion, beauty, luxury goods, cultural institutions and design firms.
A fearless and inspiring storyteller, Mollie uses strategic thinking and a sophisticated design sense to innovate, challenge and motivate.
“I work to make things matter, crafting messages and telling stories to influence perceptions. I work to make a statement, provoke, and transform brands from meh to badass.”
More than 25 years' experience leading major architectural projects, and developing innovation and research opportunities working with architects, academics and industry partners.
“My job is to manage a vibrant creative department and to foster the creation of strategic, compelling and effective storytelling whether we're making a $3million TV spot, a $150k piece of branded entertainment, a $30k sizzle video or a Facebook slideshow. I love what I do.”
Lauralee is a design thinker, a digital addict, but above all an artist. With years of experience working in the creative and digital product development sector. Lauralee is a trailblazer in the digital space, pushing forward how creative and tech intersect.
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