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Unlock Your Design Leadership Potential

Unlock Your Design Leadership Potential

iF DESIGN ACADEMY
Learn to lead with purpose and impact

Design Leadership can be a powerful force to drive positive change. We equip you with the skills, knowledge and community to fully realize that potential.

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Learn from the best

We work with industry experts to develop and adapt our courses, giving you the essential skills for an ever-changing world.

Meet the team

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Tey Bannerman

Doug Powell

Kim Dabbs

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Alice Katter

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