Zipeng Zhu
Designer
Articles & interviews
- Doubt is normal, detours are expected: Unlearned shares the personal career reflections of top creatives
Readymag’s new digital editorial project, Unlearned, gathers 13 essays from leading creatives reflecting on what they had to unlearn after design school. Featuring voices like Liza Enebeis, Harriet Richardson, and Freddie Öst, the publication explores the uncertainties and growth that shape creative careers. The project aims to support young designers navigating post-graduation life through candid storytelling and shared experience.
- "Emmi Salonen's Book Tackles Preventing Creative Burnout"
The article profiles Finnish designer Emmi Salonen and her new book, The Creative Wellbeing Handbook, published by BIS Publishers. Drawing from her own experience with burnout, Salonen introduces a model that reframes creativity as an ecosystem requiring balance between input and output. The book compiles insights from over 100 creatives worldwide and offers tools for sustaining creative wellbeing.
- "Paradiso Fest Transforms Creative Collaboration with Fresh Approach"
Paradiso fest in Mérida, Mexico, reimagined the creative conference format as an inclusive, retreat-style festival focused on connection and inspiration. Founded by Héctor Ayuso, the four-day event featured talks, workshops, and cultural excursions that broke down traditional hierarchies between speakers and attendees. With contributions from creatives like Karin Fong, Oliver Jeffers, and Ivan Cash, the festival emphasized community, reflection, and creative experimentation.
- Emerging Visual Artists Gain Spotlight
PRINT Magazine announces the 2024 class of its New Visual Artists program, celebrating emerging designers and illustrators under 30. The article highlights the legacy of the award, past notable alumni, and the Community Choice Award winner, Danu Ardhata. COLLINS designed the identity for this year’s edition, bridging the program’s past and future.