Design Dept. | 3,416 followers on LinkedIn. Leadership development for designers, by designers. | Design Dept. helps transform the way creative leaders work through individual coaching, workshops, and customized learning and development programs. Their guided experiences help new leaders gracefully transition from individual creators to design management and support seasoned directors refresh their skills in particular areas. From the art of critique and organizational design to building cross-functional relationships and navigating difficult conversations, participants learn to treat leadership as a creative practice.