The accelerating convergence of digital technology

artificial intelligence

cultural and creative industries

and design practice has transformed art and design projects from single-discipline creative activities into complex innovation processes involving multiple disciplines. Members of interdisciplinary teams often possess different knowledge structures

modes of thinking

and evaluation criteria. Therefore

relying solely on traditional project leaders to allocate tasks is no longer sufficient for effective knowledge integration

creative decision-making

and resource coordination. Advanced innovative leadership has consequently become a crucial capability for sustaining innovation in art and design teams. Based on the operational characteristics of art and design teams

this paper examines the connotations and conditions for developing advanced innovative leadership from the perspectives of cognitive integration

creative organization

collaborative decision-making

and project practice. In response to constraints arising from disciplinary boundaries

team collaboration

and practical environments

this paper proposes several cultivation approaches

including constructing interdisciplinary knowledge structures

strengthening problem-driven project practice

establishing shared leadership mechanisms

optimizing diversified evaluation systems

and improving university-enterprise collaborative platforms. These approaches are intended to enhance the ability of art and design teams to address complex design problems and achieve sustainable innovation.