The Future of Design Education

Mentorship and representation are essential in design. While online courses can teach skills, experienced designers offer the real-world guidance and context that makes growth possible.

We’re joined by Amir Hoagland, a former Director at Mural, VMWare and Pivotal Labs. Amir’s story highlights how creativity, mentorship, and representation intersect to shape modern design education.. Amir’s story highlights how creativity, mentorship, and representation intersect to shape modern design education.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

  • Why design education today is more flexible and dynamic than ever

  • How multiple learning pathways (universities, bootcamps, online platforms, and self-guided) can be combined for success

  • How representation in leadership inspires underrepresented designers

Whether you’re just starting out or leading teams, this episode will remind you that self-doubt doesn’t define your creativity. 


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