MEET #2465 ZIPENG ZHU
Designer • New York, NY
Originally from China, WNW Member #2465 Zipeng Zhu is now a full-time designer at Sagmeister & Walsh in New York City. WNW spoke to Zipeng about working full-time. Most recently, he's been working as lead designer on the new identity for The Jewish Museum.
1. How long have you been working as a designer at Sagmeister & Walsh?
I have been full time since the day after I graduated last year in May.
But I take on various freelance projects and do lots of personal projects at the same time.
2. Is there a time or place that you feel most creative/have the best ideas?
When I'm taking a hot shower or when I wondering around in the city.
3. What's your ideal Working:Not Working ratio?
4 days working 3 days not.
4. Do your parents understand what you do?
They understand what I make but don't understand why it takes so long.
5. What scene from a movie makes you laugh just thinking about it?
6. If you were stranded on a desert island, with your computer, what 3 websites would you take with you?
If I choose google, would I be able to search and use gmail?
If not will be Facebook, YouTube and Hulu.
7. What do you do when Not Working?
Eat eat eat.
Sleep sleep sleep.
Eat again after sleep...
8. Do you have a hidden talent?
I am really good at karaoke. (at least I think I am)
9. Any tips or advice for fellow designers?
Do what you want to do most through personal projects.
10. What's your favorite thing on the internet this week?
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