Jul 9, 9:00โโโ10:00โฏPM (UTC)
What happens when creative ambition meets business reality, and who do we become? Join Yunhao Zhang (Fantawild Animation, ex-Disney, Blizzard) and Yi Chen (Neon, ex-Duolingo) as they unpack the tension between joy, business goals, and creative identity. Real stories, practical tips, and live Q&A await!
Weโre excited to announce our official session for the FoF World Tour 2025!
๐ค Yi Chen, Product Design Lead at Neon, ex-Duolingo
๐ค Yunhao Zhang, Storyboard Artist & Director at Fantawild Animation, ex-Disney, Blizzard
๐น๏ธ โJoy Sticks: The Push and Pulls that Molds Us"
What really happens when creative ambition meets the high-stakes world of entertainment and gaming? Join Yi Chen as they spill the real stories from behind the scenes: where business goals, creative joy, and personal identity constantly clash and collaborate. Tune in to find out what it takes to thrive in these fast-moving industries, youโll get honest stories, practical tips, and a live Q&A that doesnโt hold back.
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Learn from top industry talent
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Connect with the global FoF community
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Be part of a truly international design, product, and tech event
Follow Friends of Figma, New York on LinkedIn, Instagram and X @fof_newyork, check out #FoFWorldTour2025 to explore more sessions happening across the globe.
๐ Friends of Figma New York
๐๏ธ July 9th, 5:00 PM EST
๐ป 100% virtual โ join from anywhere
๐ฃ๏ธ Language: English
๐๏ธ FoF World Tour is a 24-hour global event featuring over 30 sessions from chapters around the world.
Check out the full agenda on our official website to discover other sessions you might be interested in.
๐ Please note: Each session requires a separate registration, so make sure to sign up individually for the ones youโd like to attend.
Neon
Product Design Lead
Fantawild Animation
Storyboard Artist & Director
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