Women Designers You Should Know18 Feb 2025

035. Jeanetta Gonzales on Mentorship

Mentorship isn’t just about giving advice—it can be a full-circle moment that shapes both the mentor and the mentee. In this episode, Jeanetta Gonzales, a celebrated surface designer, illustrator, and creative coach, shares how mentorship has impacted her career, why representation in design matters, and how guiding others can be just as transformative as being guided.

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Sources:

Sika Design — Nanna & Jorgen Ditzel
Fredericia Furniture — 100 Year Tribute E-Book

About Jeanetta

Jeanetta Gonzales is a surface designer, illustrator, and creative mentor with over 25 years of experience in the design industry. She has collaborated with major brands like Target, Adobe, The New York Times, and Crayola, creating bold, vibrant artwork infused with energy and empowerment. In addition to her design work, Jeanetta is passionate about mentorship, offering coaching programs, workshops, and online classes to help emerging artists develop their unique style and navigate their careers. She also teaches a popular Skillshare course on discovering your artistic voice. Through her work, Jeanetta champions representation in the creative industry and encourages artists to embrace their individuality. You can find her work and mentorship offerings at jeanettagonzales.com and follow her on Instagram at @nettdesigns.

Follow Jeanetta:

Instagram: @nettdesigns
Website: jeanettagonzales.com

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