Executive Design Leadership Program
Our Design Leadership & Strategy Program is crafted for ambitious designers ready to lead teams, influence business decisions, and drive organizational change through design thinking. This executive-level program combines advanced design expertise with business acumen.
You'll learn to create and manage design systems at scale, measure design ROI, communicate effectively with C-level executives, and build high-performing design teams. The program includes direct mentorship from design leaders at Sri Lanka's top technology companies.
Strategic Leadership
Learn to align design initiatives with business objectives and organizational goals
Design Systems Mastery
Build scalable design systems that drive consistency across products and teams
Team Development
Master hiring, onboarding, and developing design talent at all levels
Executive Curriculum
Executive Prerequisites
5+ years design experience or Advanced Interaction Design certificate completion required.
Executive-Level Career Advancement
150,000 - 350,000
LKR Monthly Leadership Salary
Design Directors & VP positions
100%
Leadership Placement Rate
Graduates in senior positions
5x
Average ROI Increase
Career advancement acceleration
Leadership Success Stories from July 2025
"The strategic thinking framework completely transformed how I approach design problems. Within 6 months, I was promoted to Head of Design at IFS and now lead a team of 12 designers across 3 countries."
Dilshan Weerasinghe
Head of Design at IFS
"Learning to measure design ROI and communicate business impact was game-changing. I successfully launched my own design consultancy and now work with Fortune 500 companies."
Sanduni Abeyratne
Founder, Apex Design Studio
Executive Leadership Toolkit
Strategic Design Tools
Design System Platforms
Figma Design Systems, Storybook, Abstract version control
Analytics & Measurement
Google Analytics, Hotjar, Amplitude, design KPI dashboards
Team Management Platforms
Slack, Notion, Linear, performance management tools
Executive Communication
Keynote mastery, data visualization, stakeholder presentations
Leadership Methodologies
Design Strategy Frameworks
Business Model Canvas, Value Proposition Design, OKR alignment
Team Development Models
Design career ladders, competency frameworks, performance reviews
Stakeholder Management
Executive communication, cross-functional collaboration, influence mapping
Design ROI Measurement
Business impact metrics, conversion optimization, A/B testing programs
Executive Mentorship Program
Direct access to design leaders from Dialog, Virtusa, IFS, and other leading Sri Lankan companies. Monthly one-on-one sessions, portfolio reviews, and career strategy development.
Executive Standards & Business Ethics
Enterprise-Level Confidentiality
Strategic Information Security
All participants work with confidential business strategies, financial data, and competitive intelligence. Enterprise-grade security protocols ensure complete confidentiality of sensitive organizational information.
Executive NDA Protocols
Comprehensive non-disclosure agreements cover business strategies, team structures, financial performance metrics, and competitive positioning discussions with industry mentors and case study companies.
Professional Ethics Framework
Leadership training includes ethical decision-making frameworks, conflict of interest management, and responsible use of user data and business intelligence in design decisions.
Enterprise Compliance Standards
Leadership Accountability
Executive program participants commit to maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct, including responsible team leadership, transparent communication with stakeholders, and ethical use of design influence in business decisions.
Executive-Level Professionals Only
Senior Designers
Experienced designers ready to transition into leadership roles and strategic design positions.
Design Managers
Current design leads looking to advance to director level with strategic business understanding.
Startup Founders
Entrepreneur-designers building design-driven companies and need strategic leadership skills.
Product Directors
Product leaders wanting to integrate design thinking more deeply into strategic planning processes.
Innovation Leaders
Corporate innovation heads looking to implement design thinking methodologies organizationally.
Advanced Program Alumni
Graduates of our Advanced Interaction Design program ready for executive-level responsibilities.
Executive Program Requirements
Executive Prerequisites
Leadership Outcomes
Executive Performance & Leadership Assessment
Leadership Competency Evaluation
Strategic Thinking Assessment
Monthly evaluation of strategic design decisions, business alignment, and long-term vision development through real-world case study analysis and implementation.
Team Leadership Excellence
Assessment of team development skills, conflict resolution, performance management, and ability to build high-performing design cultures within organizations.
Business Impact Measurement
Evaluation of ROI calculation accuracy, KPI development, and ability to communicate design value to executive stakeholders through data-driven presentations.
Executive Progress Dashboard
Executive Project
Leading design system transformation for mid-sized fintech startup. Board presentation: August 18, 2025
Executive Certification Requirements
90%
Executive Excellence Score
1
Design System Strategy
1
Executive Board Presentation
6
Months Mentorship Program
Lead the Future of Design in Sri Lanka
Join our exclusive Design Leadership & Strategy Program starting September 1st, 2025. Transform your career with executive-level design leadership skills in 20 weeks.
Executive certification • Industry mentorship • Leadership network access
Build Your Foundation First
UX/UI Design Foundations
14-week comprehensive program
Perfect foundation for beginners. Start with design thinking methodology and build your way up to professional-level skills.
Advanced Interaction Design
8-week intensive program
Master micro-interactions and advanced prototyping techniques. Perfect preparation for leadership-level responsibilities.