Zipeng Zhu

Zipeng Zhu
Living Loud, Designing Louder

December 18, 2024 — In this episode, host John Kudos sits down with Zipeng Zhu—a bold, colorful designer on a mission to “make every day a razzle-dazzle musical.” Zipeng shares his journey from student in China to celebrated NYC creative, opening up about navigating life as a queer immigrant, defying minimalism, and staying authentic in his vibrant, unapologetic design work.



  • Introduction
  • Switching from Science to Design
  • Finding Their Design Style
  • Overcoming Fear & Standing Out
  • The Responsibility of Design & Social Commentary
  • Design as Activism
  • The Immigrant Experience
  • Expanding Beyond Graphic Design
  • What’s Next?

KUDOS AM/PM is a podcast exploring the future and impact of design innovation at the intersection of business, art, and technology. Featuring informal conversations with design trailblazers from various timezones.

ZIpeng Zhu
Founder and Creative Director of Dazzle
John Kudos
Founder and Creative Director of Kudos Design Collaboratory
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