The Designer’s Mini MBA

The 30-minute crash course every designer wishes they'd taken sooner.

Learn 10 essential business concepts—from ROI and strategy to finance, operations and organization—explained in plain language for creative professionals. You’ll discover how to speak the language of business, better communicate the value of design and make stronger cases for the resources, projects and career opportunities you want. No spreadsheets, no accounting degree, just the business knowledge that helps designers become trusted strategic partners instead of order takers.

About Mike Ukstins

Mike Ukstins is Director of Managed Services at Cella by Randstad Digital. Mike is a creative industry professional with an international MBA and leadership experience in agency and in-house settings.

Having recently launched and led Cella’s award-winning creative studio at Fresenius Medical Care, Mike enjoys helping companies of various sizes and industries elevate creative output through a focus on process, people and technology. Mike began his career as a graphic designer, gaining more than 20 years of experience across marketing, creative operations and strategy. He understands the challenges that creatives face, speaks their language and inspires them to do great work. Mike’s thoughtful approach to leadership and client support helped his career grow to manage teams, processes and operations. Mike sees the big picture and enjoys finding common ground among stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and opinions. He’s a strong communicator and comfortable in conversations with everyone from the C-suite to production.