A space to learn and be heard.
MELBOURNE • SYDNEY • BERLIN (TBD)
Ok, let’s talk.
We get it. The role of a designer can be quite demanding.
It’s easy to get lost in the stress and pressure of deadlines, constraints, criticisms and conflicts and then feel like you’re the only one who gets it. It can also be super hard to find the right place to open up and be vulnerable at work.
We create a space for designers to learn and be heard.
At Therapy For Designers, we invite designers from all disciplines, life stages and industries to come together.
We share our challenges, insights and experiences to build a growth mindset as a group, developing stronger self awareness and strengthening your capabilities.
Together, we forge a supportive sense of belonging through shared understanding.
So, how does it work?
We run face to face group sessions once a month in Melbourne and Sydney for designers from any discipline, any industry.
From architecture to product design, fashion or graphics to digital, UX, UI, Service Design - you name it - we welcome all of you!
The sessions are ticketed for 12 attendees only, with the therapy hour split into 2 groups of 6 and facilitated by our experienced design leaders. Location varies.
The format of a Therapy For Designers session is simple:
👋 INTRO: 30 mins
A welcome message to kick off, followed by a short group grounding exercise.
🎤 SHARE: 1 hour
We discuss, reflect and relate in a discreet group of 6.
🥘 EAT: 1 hour
Conversations continue over a delicious and socially conscious dinner.
🖇️ CONNECT
Post session, we keep you supported in our growing Slack design community.
What will you leave with?
Insights, advice and shared understanding
Membership to a like-minded design community
Mentorship support for your design career journey
Industry connections to help shape your network
New friends and a full belly!
Therapy with food? Sign me up.
It’s free to register and join the community, where we’ll add you to the Slack group so you’ll get exclusive pre-sale access to tickets for the group therapy sessions prior to public release. Fill out the registration form below to get involved!
Our facilitators
Simone Attanasio
Product Design Lead, Canva, MLB
(Ex Riparide, Redbubble)
With 17+ years of professional experience across Europe, the USA and Australia, Simone had the fortune to work with various organisations, from startups to scale-ups to big enterprises, enabling him to develop strong design thinking, collaboration and growth mindset capabilities. Working at Canva as a Group Design Lead, he believes that human connection, empathy and shared understanding are at the core of creating inclusive and productive environments for teams and individuals. Simone loves helping and empowering designers to identify their growth potential & hosting incredible dinners with friends and family.
Ash Ling
DesignOps Manager,
Bupa APAC, MLB
(Ex PwC, Telstra, Belong)
With 18 years of design career experience, Ash now specialises in Design Operations Management, while consulting in the digital accessibility space. With experience working in Canada, UK & Australia across advertising, telecommunications & health insurance, Ash brings a wealth of design leadership and industry experience. Ash loves to help others to be their absolute best, supported by additional qualifications in Kinesiology & Mental Health First Aid. Ash’s leadership approach is rooted in empathy; combining life experience, intuition & compassion to provide a safe and nurturing space for every conversation.
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Want to partner with us?
We are always on the lookout for like-minded businesses who share our passion for design and want to make a positive impact. For further information on how you can give back to the design community, please check out our sponsorship pack below or reach out to simone@therapyfordesigners.com.
If you are experiencing a personal crisis and need professional support, the below services are free of charge and available to you 24 hours.
Lifeline • 13 11 14
Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.
Beyond Blue • 1300 224 636
For counselling and support. All calls and chats are one-on-one with a trained mental health professional, and completely confidential.