In this bonus episode, hear more from Zipeng Zhu who talks about his design philosophy and methodology, the importance of sprinkling magic dust on top of things, and why swiping up and down and hoping for the best isn't the best design approach. We also talk about manga and manifestation, creating work that you can touch or work that touches people, and be sure to listen to the end, you'll hear us planning a Zoom Drop-In to surprise an upcoming guest.

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Zipeng Zhu is a Chinese-born artist, designer, educator, and founder of the award-winning creative studio Dazzle in New York City. He wants to make every day a razzle-dazzle musical and has collaborated with iconic brands such as Apple, Adidas, Adobe, Coca-Cola, Instagram, MTV, Microsoft, Netflix, The New York Times, The New Yorker magazine, Samsung and Uber. His work has been exhibited at major museums and institutions in cities all over the world, including New York, Barcelona, Dubai, Shanghai, Beijing, and Mumbai. Zipeng dedicates his days running both the Dazzle Studio and merch shop Dazzle Supply, bringing his dazzling design to clients and fans around the globe.

https://dazzle.studio/

https://dazzle.supply/

https://x.com/zzdesign

https://www.instagram.com/zzdesign

https://sva.edu/features/sva-creators-zipeng-zhu-makes-exuberant-designs-that-leave-you-dazzled

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Amélie (2001)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0211915/‍ ‍

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Other movies, shows, and books discussed:

Akira (manga, 1982-1990)

Chicago (2002)

Harry Potter (2001-2011)

Naruto (manga, 1999-2014)

One Piece (manga, 1997-)

Sailor Moon (manga, 1991-1997)

Shōnen Jump (manga, 1968-)