Eight AANHPI Creatives Inspiring our Team
This AANHPI Heritage month, the Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC) selected the theme “A Legacy of Leadership and Resilience,” highlighting the contributions and strength of the AANHPI community. We want to honor that theme by celebrating the AANHPI creatives who inspire us and whose work has impacted many other creatives.
Steffi Lynn Tsai | Handletterer, Illustrator, Designer, & Muralist
@haveanicedayy_
Born in Austin, Texas, Steffi Lynn Tsai’s work boasts playful color and character. She draws inspiration from everyday moments, reactions, and feelings and turns them into exciting and enticing creations. Whether it’s a mural, a keychain, or hair accessories, Tsai’s drive and creativity do not go unnoticed.
Courtney Ahn | Designer & Illustrator
@courtneyahndesign
Ahn is a Korean, queer, and autistic non-binary multi-disciplinary designer with 5+ years in the creative industry. While their artwork is aesthetically beautiful and imaginative, their commitment to their core values and passion for making a difference highlight them as a creative to watch.
Anjali Nair | Designer, Illustrator, & Art Director
@anjali.nair25
Nair is a designer from India based in Brooklyn, New York. She is currently the Art Director at WIRED Magazine, where her creative storytelling and design shine. Her passion and ability to develop brand identities and visual vocabularies are remarkable in themselves.
Tristan Zhou | Photographer
@trystane
Zhoue is a Chinese-American photographer renowned for his captivating visual storytelling. His dedication to mastering the art of photography and filmmaking is evident in his ability to create visually stunning and emotionally resonant creations. His pieces have attracted millions, and his work has allowed him to engage and connect with audiences worldwide.
Katsushika Hokusai | Painter & Artist
Katsushika Hokusai was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist of the Edo period, whose artwork and printmaking is renowned worldwide. His woodblock print series Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji includes the iconic print The Great Wave off Kanagawa.
Shohei Otomo | Illustrator
@shohei_otomo
Shohei Otomo is a Japanese illustrator whose medium is ballpoint pens. His attention and passion for detail has allowed him to create intricate, black and white works that explore a handful of themes such as consumerism, technology, and the intersection of tradition and modernity.
Sujata Keshavan | Designer
Sujata Keshavan is an Indian graphic designer and entrepreneur best known for her work in corporate identity design and fashion. She was also the co-founder of Ray+Keshvan, one of India’s first brand design firms. Her work is a testament of the power of design and its ability to bridge cultures and create timeless, meaningful experiences.
Zipeng Zhu | Art Director, Animator, & Designer
@zzdesign
Zipheng Zhu is a queer, Chinese designer and art director based out of New York City who is committed to making everyday a “razzle-dazzle musical.” His ability to infuse everyday life with vibrant creativity makes his work truly one-of-a-kind.
