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Lead with a
future-focused
mindset

Learn best
practice from
industry leaders

We deliver training programmes and workshops tailored to the unique needs of professionals in the design industry.

Thursday, 30th January 2025
Design Leaders Conference 2025

Design Leaders Conference Inspiring Today,…

Design Leaders Conference Inspiring Today,…

Ux Tree Applied Ux Mentorship Programme
Next Intake: February 4th 2025
UX Tree - Applied Learning and Mentorship Programme in UX - 2025

Build your Career in UX!…

Build your Career in UX!…

Design For Sustainability And Circular Economies Certificate
12th February 2025
Certificate in Design for Sustainability and Circular Economies

Level 9* Special Purpose CPD…

Level 9* Special Purpose CPD…

February 20th 2025
Designs on Growth

6-Month Business Growth & Development…

6-Month Business Growth & Development…

Professional Diploma In UX Design
Next Intake: February 4th 2025
Professional Diploma in UX Design 2025

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Online | Fit to your…

Professional Certificate in UI
Next intake: February 5th 2025
Professional Certificate in UI 2025

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Online | Fit to your…

Professional Diploma in Content Design
Next intake: February 6th 2025
Professional Certificate in Content Design 2025

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Online | Fit to your…

Next Intake: February 6th 2025
Professional Certificate in User Research 2025

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Thursday 13th March 2025
What Clients Think 2025 Preview

Up to the Light’s ‘What Clients…

Up to the Light’s ‘What Clients…

IDI Forums
May 2024
Designers FORUMS

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A tool for designers & employers to plan career development, together.

A tool for designers & employers to plan career development, together.

For those leading design studios or design teams, learn how to:

  • lead business-focused conversations
  • manage creative environments
  • build a sustainable culture
  • take charge of your career

Learn from global
subject matter experts

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Marty Neumeier

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Emily Cohen

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Chris Do

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Upcoming Training & Events

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UX Tree – Applied Learning and Mentorship Programme in UX 2025 - Information Session
January 24th 2025 at 10am

Join us for an information session on the UX Tree Applied Learning and Mentorship Programme in UX 2025.

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Designs on Growth 2025 - Information Session
Friday, January 24th at 11am

Join us for an information session on the Designs on Growth programme 2025.

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Professional Certificate in Service Design - Information Session
Friday, January 24th

An information session in partnership with NCAD for our Professional Certificate in Service Design, with Programme Lead Jennifer Groarke.

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Certificate in Design for Sustainability and Circular Economies 2025 - Information Session
January 24th 2025 at 1pm

Join us for an information session on the Design for Sustainability and Circular Economies Certificate programme 2025.

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Design Leaders Conference 2025
Thursday, 30th January 2025

A day of exploring design; process, practice and culture with international speakers, panellists, discussions and Q&As for those leading or aspiring to successfully lead design teams and design studios to take a deep dive into the topics that matter most right now. 

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Professional Diploma in UX Design 2025
Next Intake: February 4th 2025

A unique 6-month university-accredited programme in UX for Designers and Creatives, combining online learning and live webinars to further develop business skills and build successful careers.

We’ve delivered training to over
2,000 design professionals across Ireland

The Design Leaders Conference was an opportunity to benchmark my thinking on design as a profession

Stephen McGilloway, Bigsmall Design

An unmissable opportunity to build your network, get exposed to new ideas and learn up to date industry trends and best practice.

Design Leaders Conference 2018

‘It was great to bring away knowledge I could apply instantly in our studio’

Charlotte Barker, Dynamo

"The programme helps you take the first hand, in-depth knowledge of your own business, structure it, assess it, set realistic goals, and create a road map for growth”

Oran Day, Atelier David Smith

“There was great solidarity seeing other studios on the course also facing similar issues. It has had a positive impact on how we’re now developing our studio.”

John Gavin, Creative Director, True Output