[Download] Product Strategy for Designers, Femke van Schoonhoven

This course will help designers transition from the role of an executor to the position of a strategic product partner — a specialist who influences business decisions, shapes product vision, and enhances the value of design within the team.

You will learn to convincingly promote your ideas, build influence, work with stakeholders, and participate in shaping product strategy, not just in creating interfaces.

Key Skills of the Course

  • Developing product thinking and understanding the role of design in business
  • Building and defending design and product strategy
  • Developing skills to influence and persuade stakeholders
  • Storytelling for presenting ideas and solutions
  • Strengthening the internal authority of the designer
  • Transitioning from task execution to forming solutions and product hypotheses

Course Structure: 6 Modules

  1. Introduction to Product Thinking
  2. Developing Product Strategy
  3. Forming Design Principles
  4. Communication, Influence, and Leadership
  5. Storytelling and Presentation of Product Solutions
  6. Influencing Design Culture and Processes in the Company

Who the Course is For

Suitable if you are:

  • A designer looking to influence product decisions
  • A Middle → Senior level specialist who wants to grow strategically
  • A designer moving towards a lead role
  • An in-house designer of a product team

What You Will Gain After Completion

You will transition from the role of an executor to the role of a product partner — a specialist who:

  • participates in forming product solutions, not just visualizing them
  • influences the roadmap and team strategy
  • justifies their decisions at the business and product level
  • builds trust and influence within the team

As a result, you will significantly enhance your contribution to the product and increase your professional value in the market.