Design Dept.
Mia Blume is a CEO and Design Executive Coach at Design Dept., where Mia focuses on leadership development specifically for designers. Mia is also the Founder of Designing with AI, curating the latest technology for practical application by professional designers. Previously, Mia founded Within, a platform for women in design and technology. With a background in companies like Pinterest, Square, and IDEO, Mia has extensive experience in product design, interaction design, and graphic design. Mia holds a degree in BGD in Graphic Design and Interaction Design from NCSU College of Design. Additionally, Mia received a Professional Co-Active Coach certification from The Coach Training Institute.
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Design Dept.
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. Founded in 2016 by Mia Blume, a former design leader at Pinterest, Square, and IDEO, Design Dept. specializes in working with creative professionals at high-growth technology companies.