Dan Makoski
Chief Design Advisor
3 Ways
Dan can help you elevate design:
1Dan is nurturing the next generation of design leaders through mentoring a dozen VPs of Design to get to the Chief Design Officer (CDO) level, executive coaching current CDOs, and lecturing at select masters of design programs.
2Dan is available to give keynotes at a handful of selected events each year. He just launched his book Uplifting Design: Transforming Business & Society Through Human-Centered Design. Next month he will launch the Uplifting Design app that offers a dozen design master classes, weekly live AMA design discussions, and access to an engaged learning community.
3Dan will spend 10 weeks with 3 companies each who are committed to deeply transforming the way they think about and use Design for good. He will spend one week with 6 companies who need an infusion of human-centered vision with an Uplifting Design workshop. Dan can also act as a NED or fractional CDO for one or two companies that need a greater level of involvement.
Learn more below:
Uplifting Thoughts
Thoughts, musings, and ruminations on being a Chief Design Advisor.
February 5, 2024TL;DR video version here :) Happy Monday Uplifting Crew, This week's chapter is all about...January 29, 2024TL;DR video version here :) Happy Monday Uplifting Crew, Do you know how "Hey Google" was...January 22, 2024TL;DR video version here :) Happy Monday Uplifting Crew, This week's chapter excerpt is all...January 15, 2024TL;DR video version here :) Happy Monday Uplifting Family, I've loved the comments coming...January 8, 2024Happy 2024 Uplifting Crew! I hope your winter holiday was renewing, and you've kicked off...December 18, 2023TL;DR video version here :)Happy Monday Uplifting Crew! As promised on my last update, I'll be...Mentor
Dan is nurturing the next generation of design leaders through mentoring a dozen VPs of Design to get to the Chief Design Officer (CDO) level, executive coaching current CDOs, and lecturing at select masters of design programs.
VP Mentoring
For Vice Presidents of Design
$0
per hour
1/12 spots available
no up-front cost for mentoring
fee is 1/3 of next signing bonus
3 Spots Remaining
CDO Coaching
For Chief Design Officers
$49,000
per year
1/5 spots available
44 1 hour sessions
1:1 personal coaching
Guest Lecturing
For Design Schools
$39,000
per course
2/2 spots filled
34-credit course
or 1 week intensive
enquire for 2025
Inspire
Dan is available to give keynotes at a handful of selected events each year. He just launched his book Uplifting Design: Transforming Business & Society Through Human-Centered Design. Next month he will launch the Uplifting Design app, that offers a dozen design master classes, weekly live AMA design discussions, and access to an engaged learning community.
3 Spots Remaining
Keynote
For conferences & companies
$30K+
per talk
2/6 spots available
Dan is represented by the Washington Speakers Bureau - contact william.lee@wsb.com
The Book
For anyone elevating design
$49
for the hardcover
200+ pages of inspiration, case studies, methods and principles that any team can use to elevate design
Master Classes
For anyone elevating design
$9
per month
12 master classes in executive design leadership, a bonus 13th chapter of the book, a weekly open AMA for the community, and more
Advise
Dan will spend 10 weeks with 3 companies each who are committed to deeply transforming the way they think about and use Design for good. He will spend one week with 6 companies who need an infusion of human-centered vision with an Uplifting Design workshop. Dan can also act as a NED or fractional CDO for one or two companies that need a greater level of involvement.
2 Spots Remaining
Elite Advisory
For CEOs
$450K
1/3 spots available
10 weeks (1 day/week or 1 week/month)
on-site
all costs included
U.D. Workshop
For C-Suite Leaders
$45,000
1 week
2/6 spots available
customized
on-site
all costs included
N.E.D. or Fractional CDO
For corporate boards
$150,000
per year
1/1 spots filled
16-20 days per year
payment in equity acceptable
enquire for 2025
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"At several points during your talk, my eyes teared as you touched upon and validated deep aspects of who I am and how I approach the world."
London School of Economics Master's Student
"It was a mind-expanding, validating, definitely uplifting and thoroughly enjoyable few days!"
Uplifting Design Workshop Participant
"The masterclass itself was nothing short of inspiring and insightful. The interactive nature of the sessions allowed me to truly engage with the material and grasp the profound significance of the design principles you presented. Through the masterclass I gained so much valuable feedback, learning, and a deep understanding in shaping creative and bold design leadership."
Royal College of Art Master's Student
"A must read for any thoughtful designer who wants to lead."
A Design Executive's first read of Uplifting Design
"Dan ‘eats his own cooking’ as in running the course he was able to test and iterate his content, unpacking 25 years of design leadership and CDO insights into high value course material. I highly recommend you keep a look out for his forthcoming book and sign up to his course when the opportunity presents itself!"
Graduate Design Professor
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