About Together by Design

What We’re About

Together by Design is Chapter 2’s editorial platform dedicated to empowering creative professionals and leaders—without making you sit through another PowerPoint about “design thinking” (you’re welcome). We explore the intersection of creativity, community, and leadership, providing you with the insights and strategies needed to thrive in the ever-evolving design industry where the only constant is that someone will ask you to “make the logo bigger.”

Our Focus Areas

Creative Leadership: Discover how to transform your design skills into leadership assets without losing your soul to corporate buzzwords. We offer guidance on leading teams, fostering innovation, and driving impactful change within your organization—all while maintaining your unique creative perspective.

Community Building: Learn how to cultivate thriving communities that support collaboration and growth—not just Slack channels where tumbleweeds roll by. Our content provides practical advice on building networks that enhance your influence and expand your opportunities beyond that one LinkedIn connection who keeps trying to sell you career coaching.

Relationship Building: Gain insights into developing meaningful relationships that elevate your professional journey beyond the “nice to e-meet you” phase. We explore strategies for connecting with peers, mentors, and industry leaders to support your career advancement and build a network of people who actually remember your name (and not just your job title).

Innovative Team Dynamics: Explore strategies for creating efficient and innovative teams where “brainstorming” doesn’t mean “the loudest person’s ideas win.” We delve into best practices for enhancing collaboration, communication, and productivity in creative environments—helping you build teams that deliver exceptional results while maintaining their will to live.

Our Approach

We believe that the best work happens when we bring our full selves to the table—messy, brilliant, and together. Our content is crafted to inspire, educate, and connect you with a community of like-minded visionaries who understand that sometimes the best design solution comes after the third coffee and right before the deadline. We promise less corporate jargon and more practical wisdom, with stories that might make you laugh, cry, or rethink your approach to creative leadership (sometimes all three at once).

Join Our Community

Whether you’re a seasoned leader with battle scars from a thousand client presentations or an emerging creative professional still figuring out how to explain your job to your parents, Together by Design is your go-to resource for navigating the complexities of the design world. Join us to unlock your potential, expand your influence, and make a lasting impact in the creative industry. Together, we can shape the future of creativity—and maybe even have some fun along the way.

Meet the Authors

Meet the authors: Layne Arnold, Heather Lynn, Elysia Syriac, and Rachel Elnar. Learn more about them here.