Intern Mentor Series

As part of our summer internship we connected design intern Bhroovi Gupta to three industry friends to provide additional mentorship. But rather than keep it to herself, we made sure she could share her learnings with others. Enjoy!

Andrea Wah – Universal Music Group

Andrea Wah shares her journey from aspiring sex educator to creative technologist at Universal Music Group. She emphasizes the value of curiosity, continuous learning, and community in design. Andrea encourages aspiring designers to “shoot your shot,” embrace rejection as part of growth, and pursue personal interests boldly. She highlights the importance of giving back through accessible design for local communities and stresses that communication and cultural fit are key in interviews with major companies.

Yotam Kellner – Wix

Yotam Kellner, a designer at Wix, discusses his life philosophy and role at the company. He values curiosity, passion, and the ability to learn as essential qualities in new hires. Yotam encourages designers to pursue what they love, emphasizing that talent and personality are both important for team fit. He also highlights the significance of building strong relationships and enjoying the process, not just the end result, as keys to long-term success in creative industries.

Jason Wright – Nike

Jason Wright shares their design career path from agency work in Kansas City to nearly six years at Nike’s world headquarters. They discuss early challenges, the importance of curiosity, and embracing hands-on craftsmanship. At Nike, they experienced a culture encouraging bold, innovative design, pushing boundaries beyond traditional constraints. They emphasize creating many design options, finding what works personally, and not over-stressing industry advice. Their philosophy centers on continuous creation, learning from experience, and tailoring one’s process. The talk encourages aspiring designers to focus on exploration, persistence, and discovering their unique approach to succeed in creative fields.