Professional
Design
Consultancy
Transform your design skills into a thriving consultancy business. Master client relationships, pricing strategies, and project management in our most comprehensive 18-week program.
Build Your Design Empire
The Professional Design Consultancy Track is our flagship program for ambitious designers ready to build their own successful design business. This comprehensive 18-week journey transforms skilled designers into confident consultants who can attract premium clients, manage complex projects, and build sustainable creative enterprises.
Far beyond technical skills, this program focuses on the business acumen that separates successful consultants from struggling freelancers. You'll learn to position yourself as a strategic partner rather than just a service provider, command higher rates, and build long-term client relationships that fuel continuous growth.
Through real client projects, industry mentorship, and peer collaboration, you'll graduate with not just knowledge but proven experience. Our graduates don't just become freelancers—they become design entrepreneurs who shape the creative landscape and build the careers they've always dreamed of.
Exceptional Business Results
Graduates who successfully launched their consultancy within 6 months of completion
First-year consultancy revenue for graduates following our business model
Long-term client relationships maintained by graduates using our relationship strategies
"The Consultancy Track didn't just teach me design—it taught me how to run a business. I've built a six-figure consultancy with clients across the Gulf region. The pricing strategies and client management techniques I learned here were game-changers. I now charge triple what I used to and deliver even better results."— Fatima Al-Harthi, Founder of Zenith Design Consultancy (July 2025 Graduate)
Business Systems & Frameworks
Client Management Platforms
CRM & Project Management
Professional systems for tracking leads, managing projects, and maintaining client relationships throughout the entire lifecycle.
Proposal & Contract Systems
Streamlined proposal creation, digital contract management, and automated invoicing systems for professional operations.
Time Tracking & Analytics
Advanced time tracking, profitability analysis, and business intelligence tools for data-driven decision making.
Strategic Business Frameworks
Value-Based Pricing Model
Strategic pricing frameworks that align your fees with client value rather than time invested, maximizing profitability.
Client Discovery Process
Structured methodologies for understanding client needs, uncovering pain points, and positioning design solutions.
Brand Positioning Strategy
Personal brand development, market positioning, and reputation management for sustainable competitive advantage.
Scalability Systems
Operational frameworks for growing beyond solo practice, including team building and service productization.
Legal & Professional Standards
Contract & Legal Protection
- • Comprehensive contract templates with legal safeguards
- • Intellectual property rights and usage licensing
- • Payment terms, dispute resolution procedures
- • Liability limitation and professional insurance guidance
Ethics & Professional Conduct
- • Industry ethics guidelines and client confidentiality
- • Transparent communication and expectation management
- • Conflict of interest identification and resolution
- • Professional development and continuing education
Financial Management
- • Business banking, taxation, and accounting systems
- • Cash flow management and financial planning
- • Expense tracking and tax deduction optimization
- • Investment strategies for business growth
Quality Assurance Frameworks
- • Project delivery standards and milestone tracking
- • Client satisfaction measurement and feedback loops
- • Continuous improvement processes and documentation
- • Risk management and contingency planning protocols
For Ambitious Design Entrepreneurs
Experienced Designers
Professional designers with 2+ years of experience ready to transition from employee to entrepreneur and build their own design consultancy.
Struggling Freelancers
Freelance designers who want to move beyond project-based work to build a sustainable consultancy with higher rates and better client relationships.
Creative Agencies
Agency founders or senior designers looking to expand their business acumen, improve client processes, and scale their operations strategically.
Admission Requirements
Build Your Business Foundation
Business Development Phases
Market Research & Positioning
Analyze local market, identify target clients, and position your unique value proposition
Brand & Systems Development
Create professional brand identity and implement operational systems
Client Acquisition Strategy
Launch marketing campaigns and secure first high-value clients
Scale & Systematize
Optimize operations for growth and plan future expansion strategies
Business Success Metrics
Graduation Requirements
- • Complete legal business registration
- • Secure minimum 2 paying clients during program
- • Develop comprehensive business plan
- • Present consultancy model to investor panel
Launch Your Design Consultancy Empire
Professional Design Consultancy Track begins August 12, 2025. Limited to 8 select participants for intensive mentorship.