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.

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. 

🌐 Connect with Amir

• Website: https://dottedboxes.com/