Jul 9, 9:00 – 10:00 PM (UTC)
What happens when creative ambition meets business reality, and who do we become? Join Wei Yan (Rockstar Games) 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!
We’re excited to announce our official session for the FoF World Tour 2025!
🎤 Wei Yan, Senior UX Designer at Rockstar Games
🎤 Yi Chen, Product Design Lead at Neon, ex-Duolingo
🕹️ ”Joy Sticks: The Push and Pulls that Molds Us"
What really happens when creative ambition meets the high-stakes world of entertainment and gaming? Join Wei Yan (Rockstar Games) and Yi Chen (Neon, ex-Duolingo) 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, you’ll get honest stories, practical tips, and a live Q&A that doesn’t hold back.
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼:
✅ Learn from top industry talent
✅ Connect with the global FoF community
✅ 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.
📍 Friends of Figma New York
🗓️ July 9th, 5:00 PM EST
💻 100% virtual – join from anywhere
🗣️ Language: English
🗓️ 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.
🔔 Please note: Each session requires a separate registration, so make sure to sign up individually for the ones you’d like to attend.
Rockstar Games
Senior UX Designer
Neon
Product Design Lead
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