Why Designers Get Stuck: Patterns From 1000+ Career Chats

Hosted by Mindaugas Petrutis

128 students

What you'll learn

Spot the 3 biggest career traps early

Learn the key patterns that block career growth and how to identify them before th

Avoid common progression pitfalls

Discover why traditional advice often fails and what you can do differently to keep moving forward

Create a plan to overcome career blocks

Get actionable strategies and real-world examples to break through obstacles and achieve your goals.

Why this topic matters

This is a repeat of a session I hosted on Feb 5th but Zoom didn't record! After thousands of conversations with designers, I’ve seen the same hidden patterns that stall careers, no matter the role or level. These patterns aren’t obvious, but they quietly shape how designers grow, or why they don’t. Understanding them can give you clarity about what’s holding you back and how to move forward with

You'll learn from

Mindaugas Petrutis

Founder @ Coho (ex-On Deck, InVision, Design Recruiter)

Founder of Coho with 10+ years of experience building communities for designers.

I’ve spent the last decade connecting thousands of designers globally, helping them navigate career challenges and leadership transitions. At InVision, I led community efforts across EMEA and supported the Design Leadership Forum, creating spaces for senior design leaders to collaborate on their toughest challenges. At On Deck, I launched the Design Fellowship, helping experienced designers grow as leaders and build stronger teams.

Now, as founder of Coho, I’m building the decision layer of the internet. My work is grounded in years of conversations with designers at every level, turning insights into practical tools for growth. Students in this session will learn from real-world patterns I’ve observed over thousands of these conversations.

Previously at

Invision
On Deck
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