The Future of Design Education

<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>We’re joined by <strong>Amir Hoagland</strong>, a former Director at Mural, VMWare and Pivotal Labs. Amir’s story highlights how creativity, mentorship, and representation intersect to shape modern design education.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, you’ll hear:</p><ul><li>Why design education today is more flexible and dynamic than ever</li><li>How multiple learning pathways (universities, bootcamps, online platforms, and self-guided) can be combined for success</li><li>How representation in leadership inspires underrepresented designers<br></li></ul><p>Whether you’re just starting out or leading teams, this episode will remind you that self-doubt doesn’t define your creativity. </p><p><br></p><p>🌐 <strong>Connect with Amir</strong></p><p>• Website: <a href="https://dottedboxes.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://dottedboxes.com/</a> </p>