Peter Gould's Heart of Design launches to global acclaim
The Heart of Design, the new book by globally recognised designer and creative entrepreneur Peter Gould, has launched to enthusiastic international acclaim.
With over 1,500 pre-orders and strong early sales, the book is now reaching readers through select retailers including Kinokuniya stores in the UAE, with wider global distribution underway.
Described as a timely manifesto for values-driven creativity, The Heart of Design blends personal stories with spiritual insight and practical guidance for creatives seeking deeper purpose in their work. It offers a vision for how design can align with ethics, intention, and compassion, especially in times of global complexity.
Drawing on Peter's decades of experience in faith-inspired design, entrepreneurship, and cultural engagement, the book introduces a framework for spiritually centred creative
practice. It invites readers to rediscover meaning, connection, and service through their work.
The Heart of Design also features reflections and perspectives from a diverse range of creatives, cultural thinkers, and spiritual leaders around the world, offering rich insight into what it means to design with heart, purpose, and integrity.
'This book is about reconnecting creativity with what matters most—our values, our inner lives, and our shared responsibility to the world,' said Peter Gould. 'It's a call to design not just for profit or aesthetics, but for purpose and healing.'
Already resonating with designers, entrepreneurs, and changemakers across sectors, The Heart of Design is fast becoming an essential companion for those reimagining creativity as a force for good.
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