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Creating Deeper Connections within the Design Community

Bridging the gap between senior and junior members by creating deeper connections within the DFW design community.

What is M3+?

M3+ (Multidimensional Mutual Mentorship) bridges the gap between traditional networking and mentorship. Unlike one-directional mentoring, M3+ creates a community where designers at every level exchange knowledge, support one another's goals, and build lasting professional relationships. Whether you're just starting out or leading a team, there's a place for you here.

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M3+ workshop presentation
Victoria A.
There's always something new to learn, something new to 'aha moments' and just being out of the house and being in the same environment, interacting with people—that's definitely something that brings me back.

Victoria A.

UX Researcher @ New American Funding

M3+ community gathering

Our Mission

Our Mission

To empower designers at every career stage through mutual mentorship, community-driven events, and accessible professional development — because growth is better together.

James B.
M3 is one of those places to connect with designers at any level and to be inside the design trenches with them. It's really nice to coming here just to have a problem that's on my mind, and consult the people that are already here and get mentorship from them.

James B.

Design Lead @ Capital One

Our Values

Opportunities to Work and Learn Alongside Other Designers.

Grow through real collaboration, shared critique, and the kind of feedback you only get from peers who get it.

Safe Place to Practice, Try, and Fail.

No pressure, no judgment. Just space to experiment, stumble, and figure it out.

Everyone is a Mentor.

Whether you have 10 months or 10 years of experience, you have something worth sharing.

Community of #GOAL GETTERS

A network of designers who show up, follow through, and bring others along with them.

Our Team

Cozette Kosary

President

Cozette manages the planning and execution of M3+'s monthly events, ensuring every gathering is engaging, inclusive, and memorable for designers at all levels. She brings years of design leadership and community-building experience to M3+.

Gregory Rutledge

Founder | Vice President

Gregory is the welcoming voice of M3+, nurturing relationships across the community and making sure every member feels seen, supported, and connected to opportunities.

Christian Knebel

Founder | Secretary

Christian oversees the M3+ mentorship matching program and develops the frameworks that help mentors and mentees get the most out of their connections.

Key Kiani

Treasurer

Key With a background in UX and product design, Key has grown M3+ into a thriving community of designers across the Dallas area and beyond.

Cedric Monroe

Technology

Cedric oversees the technology and develops the frameworks that help designers level up with tech progress.

Melody Ramey

Founder | Advisor

Melody founded M3+ with a vision to make mentorship mutual and community-led. She is passionate about making the design profession more welcoming and connected for everyone.

FAQ

M3+ gathers designers across experience levels so that anyone can teach and learn from each other. Senior designers gain fresh perspectives while newer designers get guidance — everyone benefits.

Not at all! M3+ welcomes people at every stage — from students and career-changers to seasoned professionals. The community is built on the idea that everyone has something valuable to share.

We host monthly events, typically on the last Thursday of each month. Events rotate between in-person in Plano, Texas. Check the Events page or our Luma calendar for upcoming dates.

M3+ is for anyone with a passion for design — UX/UI designers, product designers, graphic designers, design researchers, and even those transitioning into design from other fields.

M3+ offers meet-ups at no cost. It is thanks to Improving and our other sponsors that we can provide the pizza and the place.

We are mostly in-person! We offer a mix of events in the Dallas and Plano, TX area and the occasional virtual sessions so that designers everywhere can participate.

Head to our Get Involved page and fill out the application form. Select 'Guide' or 'Volunteer' under the contribution type and tell us a bit about yourself. We'll be in touch!

Yes! The M3+ community is built around mutual mentorship connections. Joining events, participating in our Slack community. Fill out the Get Involved form to stand out to our mentor network.