Peter Gould is a strategic design leader. He advocates for heart-centered design to create meaningful cross-cultural understanding.

Peter Gould is a designer, educator, and advocate for heart-centered design. For over two decades, he has helped global teams and emerging leaders align spirituality, creativity, and entrepreneurship, including for clients such as Apple, Google, and the UN.

His popular online programs and bestselling book, The Heart of Design, have impacted thousands of professionals on their journey toward “design for remembrance” in an age of “design for distraction.”

In 2026, he was appointed as Canva’s Brand Ambassador for the MENA region. He holds a Stanford Certificate in Innovation & Entrepreneurship, and his contributions to design have earned international acclaim and awards. As a UNHCR Ambassador, he advocates for and supports refugees worldwide.

Peter’s mission is to nurture a global, like-hearted movement that empowers a design-led, heart-centered future.

Speaking Engagements

Apple Inc.
San Francisco
Canva
Doha
COP Summit
Dubai
UNHCR
Sydney
Accenture
Riyadh
Meta
London
Google
San Francisco
VCUarts
Doha
Ministry of Culture
Riyadh
Public Investment Fund
Riyadh
Harvard Business School
Online
Cultural Development Fund
Jeddah
Dubai Future Foundation
Dubai
Ministry of Culture
UAE