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Zhen Zeng

@sillyzhen

Designer, creator. Currently at Faire, Ex-Uber, ex-Airbnb, ex-IDEO

 San Francisco
Joined August 2008
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An entire generation of designers became design managers because it was a high status job in big tech. They lost the art of being focused on building. Big tech layoffs are freeing up so much design talent that was focused on the wrong things.
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How do we escape the gravity of same-ness? medium.com/knowable/why-ever…
Why Everything Looks the Same

Why Everything Looks the Same

How economic globalization, generational transition, and technology converge to flatten the consumer experience

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I'll match the donation of the next person to commission a custom Zoom background! Get a digital painting of the subject of your choice, in exchange for a $500+ contribution to @JoeBiden & @KamalaHarris's campaign. Thx @sillyzhen for commissioning "Cherry Blossoms, Nakameguro":
Image from Andy Szybalski (@andyszy)
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In an inconspicuous back street of a rapidly modernizing city, we found a café trapped in post-war Vietnam decor. When I first stepped in, I was so mesmerized by the sheer… instagram.com/sillyzhen/p/Bx… – at Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
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#Colormonster visits the port city of Onomichi. @ Onomichi, Hiroshima instagram.com/sillyzhen/p/Bw… – at Onomichi-shi, Hiroshima
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🍔 📏 Foodies and Design System nerds! I'm looking for a platform designer to join my team at Uber Eats!
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OMG, @turbotax, your interface is made of magical butter, unlike HRBlock’s 10 days cornbread.
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We made this weird pizza/rice/burger thing from @tastyjapan! It's was tasty and weird! instagram.com/p/BPvWNgmh-uw/
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@colinraney16 Jan 2017
When the axe came into the woods, many of the trees said "at least the handle is one of us" - Turkish Proverb
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Do this now. Our one chance to change the future. change.org/p/electoral-colle…
Sign the Petition

Sign the Petition

Electoral College: Make Hillary Clinton President.

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@eugenewei9 Nov 2016
This is the most horrific episode of Black Mirror ever.
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dm@danacfinley9 Nov 2016
If you want to understand why rape culture is alive in the USA, it's because Trump can admit to sexual assault & still get millions of votes
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@aza9 Nov 2016
As technologists, blame lies in the communication tools we've created. When we can only shout, the best shouter wins.
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In history class I remember thinking "how did German people let that happen?" Now I know.
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Being a tourist today. @ EMP Museum instagram.com/p/BJot0ojhocS/ – at Seattle, WA
Only my favorite Frenchman can put together the best plate of stinky cheeses (my fav) and pair… instagram.com/p/BIY8WrFh-AJ/
Product Designer in NYC? We need YOU to help us deliver the goods. UberEATS and UberRUSH are hiring: uber.com/careers/list/20542 – at New York, NY
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Try UberEATS now with my code (eats-ubersillyzhen) to get $10 off! 🍣🍜🍗🍔🍕🌮 Design feedback also are also appreciated 🙋🏻
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