Explore the Framework
Design leadership covers a wide range of responsibilities. The Design Leadership Framework brings structure to this complexity. It organizes the work into five dimensions and 30 aspects, so you can see the big picture of your role and decide where to focus.
Use it as a sense-making guide to understand what design leadership involves, spot blind spots, and make intentional choices about how you lead your team and move your organization forward.
Understand the five dimensions of design leadership and put them to use: download the DLF Guide, try the assessment templates and watch the videos.
The Book Is Almost Here
Most design leaders grow into their role through talent and craft. Then they find themselves leading a team, a function, or an organization, with little preparation for what that involves.
The Design Leadership Framework describes what the role actually entails: five dimensions, 30 aspects, and proven concepts and practices for each.
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What I offer
I’m Katharina Koberdamm, design consultant and university lecturer with nearly 20 years of experience in the industry. I’ve developed the Design Leadership Framework. My mission is to help companies establish a design-led approach and empower design leaders like you.
Coaching
In my individual coaching sessions, I help Design Leaders to develop a compelling strategy for themselves or for their team that focusses on the right initiatives. This will enable you to scale and improve your design team and professionalize the team’s work.
Training & Events
I offer engaging and interactive trainings and online classes for different areas of Design Leadership as well as UX Design, Customer Experience and Business Design. I have year long experience with teaching and facilitiation.
Let’s start a conversation
Discover with me the ways I can support your growth as a design leader. Your journey matters – let’s make it meaningful together.