DXC Membership is designed uniquely for design executives from global public companies and late-stage ventures. Through our membership program, we provide senior design executives access to an annual calendar of programs designed to advance the role of the design executive as a strategic force in business. Our peer community provides high-impact opportunities for corporate design advocacy, research contribution, and executive leadership development.
Our members are corporate in-house Chief Design Officers, Board members, SVPs, VPs, and Heads of Design ranging from Fortune 100 companies to late-stage venture-backed companies. Membership application is evaluated on the strength of the individual’s holistic profile. All applicants are rigorously evaluated against our membership requirements, peer references, and capacity for advancing strategic design leadership. DXC members bring on average 20 years of experience in industry, and a consistent track-record of leadership and business impact in multi-billion dollar businesses.
DXC is purpose-built to address the unique challenges and opportunities faced by design executives in global public companies. Our editorial, events, and research agenda prioritizes high-impact content and expertise that elevate the business relevance of design leadership practices and organizations. Designed to foster trusted and authentic relationships, our membership creates a candid, intimate environment where executives can connect openly.
Structured around our three pillars of Community, Research and Media, DXC delivers practical insights, career connections, and transformative industry initiatives. With hubs spanning from San Francisco, Seattle, to New York City, our vibrant member communities thrive on networking, knowledge exchange, and collaborative learning through an annual calendar of thoughtfully curated events. As the trusted home for industry-leading design executives, DXC provides a bespoke environment of camaraderie, empowerment, and advancement, uniquely tailored to support the evolving role of the Chief Design Officer.
DXC Members gain access to a trusted community of design executives. Across every interaction at DXC, you will find peers who understand your challenges and share your values for strategic leadership. Our peer-vetted design executive network embraces a genuine space for connection and growth. Through our annual calendar of events, we provide a safe environment for discovery and growth. At DXC, each member is empowered to be an active contributor, not just an observer.
Our community is built on genuine relationships and a shared commitment to our mission. Peers come together to support one another, elevating strategic design leadership to new heights. Through mutual support, we improve decision-making and enhance our journeys, fostering an environment where strategic design leadership is actualized and sustained. Through our programs, we co-create what design leadership looks like at the highest levels of companies.
Members access real-time insights via our Strategic Design Leadership Value (SDLV) methodology, enhancing strategic competence for C-Suite and Board roles by integrating learnings from executive case studies, proven methods, and scientific literature. Members gain access to a sounding board of peers and experts who unlock insights into high performance. We source the most seasoned experts in the field to ensure the quality of recommendations and insights to our members.
DXC conducts original research drawn from the expertise of our distinguished membership, delivering boardroom-tested practices that empower strategic design leadership in the world’s most successful companies. Our research is designed to enrich members’ success by providing actionable insights, real-world challenges, and proven solutions that drive impact. By addressing the full lifecycle of an executive career, we equip leaders with the tools and knowledge to navigate complex business situations and create lasting value in their organizations.
As an executive, your profile and influence are critical. DXC partners with design leaders to amplify their impact as trusted voices in the C-Suite and at the board level. We cultivate vital connections with creative talent, business networks, executive recruiters, and influential leaders to unlock new opportunities and elevate your career. At DXC, your success fuels our mission to advance strategic design leadership, empowering you to lead with authority, vision, and influence.
