Meet Your Instructor
Peter Gould
Founder and CEO of Gould Studio
Peter Gould leads a strategic design team based in Sydney, Dubai & Jakarta. Gould Studio advocates for 'heart-centered design' to create meaningful brands, cross-cultural understanding and spiritually-inspired positive change.
Over nearly 20 years, his clients have included United Nations, Greenpeace, Dubai Culture and a diverse portfolio from senior government projects to $100m startups. He is a recipient of the Stanford Certificate of Innovation & Entrepreneurship and has lectured Design Thinking at the University of Technology, Sydney.
Peter’s personal journey has been a major influence on his creative vision for a globally-connected, like-hearted community. Recent examples include the successful 'Salam Sisters’ brand, inspired by his two daughters, that encourages young girls to dream big.
His contributions to design have resulted in international acclaim, including a major award from the UAE Vice-President.
In 2020, Peter was appointed as an Australia for UNHCR Ambassador in recognition of his efforts supporting refugees.
At the intersection of design, spirituality & entrepreneurship, Peter aims to inspire a global heart-centered design movement for a bright, shared future design.
