The Master of Design Innovation program and MassArt Grad are excited to bring together design minds for the next  Leadership Chats - Voices in Design event on Tuesday, April 29, at 6:00pm in the DMC, room D205. Registration is free and required. 

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Join us for Leadership Through Craft, Vision & Culture, a thought-provoking conversation on design leadership—how it shows up through craft, vision, and the power to shape culture. Featuring two inspiring design leaders with distinct perspectives and paths.

What does it mean to lead through craft? What does it mean to lead through vision? And how do both approaches shape not just products—but teams, systems, and inclusive creative cultures?

Voices in Design brings together two experienced design leaders for a live conversation on what leadership looks like in today’s evolving creative world. Whether you lead from the design file or from the strategy room, this event offers insights, stories, and inspiration to grow your impact.

We’ll explore:

• The difference between craft-driven and vision-driven leadership
• How design leaders can influence culture, not just output
• Building inclusive, adaptive, human-centered creative teams
• Navigating leadership as a designer in business-driven spaces

Featured Speakers:

Chelsea Borg
Senior UI and Brand Designer at Image Conscious Studios & MassArt alum
Chelsea is known for bringing clarity and boldness to complex design challenges, crafting pixel-perfect work with purpose.

Maryann Finiw
Innovation & Brand Strategy Consultant
With over 20 years of experience across TIAA, Sapient Nitro, and Bank of America, Maryann helps teams blend business, brand, and design to drive meaningful change.