 How does a UX designer like myself take the next step into leading or management? Well, it depends, but you've got to ask yourself the following questions. Can you lead a project or feature from the beginning to the end with little supervision? Are you extremely confident with the entire design process? What about the tools and frameworks that accomplish these tasks? Can you teach it and mentor others? Are you seen as an expert in your organisation? Do you command the room or attention when presenting and communicating to stakeholders? Are you self-sufficient and proactive with problem solving? Not just for yourself, but for your team and organisation. There's much more to being a leader, but answering these questions will help you get there. So, do you want to be a design leader?