I have created vibrant and humorous art for global brands such as Instagram, Disney, Google, The New York Times, Sephora, and many more. My commercial works have won awards from the Society of Illustrators and American Illustration. My debut book, Delicious Daydreams: A Seek-and-Find for Foodies, was published by Chronicle Books in March 2023.
In 2016, I collaborated with the Museum of Chinese in America and NYC DOT to create 45 pieces of public art to amplify the Chinatown neighborhood of Manhattan. In 2021, my sticker set design for Instagram in honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month was ranked one of the top 10 assets of the year.
I have been featured in publications such as HuffPost and Brit+Co, as well as podcasts like Stories of Astonishing Light and The Future of Food is You. I host my own podcast, Honey Gone Nuts, where I explores stories of creative illumination moments with my guests in a virtual dinner style.
I'm Dingding hu, an illustrator, writer, comedian and speaker.
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How to ask the right questions for creative sparks
How to communicate as a creative team for best outcome
How to become a better observer of oneself and each other
How to use improv to propel team creativity
How to tap into your intuition and discover your unique genius zone
Key Takeaways
I use a lot of color in my artwork, and as I study them further, I learned about color’s deeper meanings. For example, both green and pink connect to our heart, and it also relates to the energy of love, openness and vulnerability. I also practice yoga and breath work as movement and the simple act of inhale and exhale plays a crucial role in the process of coming up with ideas. I will also talk about different ways to clear our central energy channel in order to become the vessel that is ready for full sensory creative expressions.
understanding the energetic ingredients of creativity
The rainbow connection
between color and you
Keynote Topic 3
How to ask the right questions for creative sparks
How to communicate as a creative team for best outcome
How to become a better observer of oneself and each other
How to use improv to propel team creativity
How to tap into your intuition and discover your unique genius zone
Key Takeaways
I am a highly sensitive woman of color, and out of my own creative needs, I discovered the key to effective self care lies in the well being of our inner child. I facilitate intentional conversations to encourage better inner dialogue as well as group communication, I design practices to initiate self observation and perspective shift with the art of improv and comedy, and I lead exercises for self discovery and spiritual connection through the art of collage and journaling.
rituals to ignites your innate sense of magic and wonder
From Self Love to Self Exuberance
Keynote Topic 2
How to get in touch with your inner child
How to generate ideas through joy and play
How to cultivate a work environment that nurtures creativity
How to work out your creativity like a muscle
How to rewire your belief system to welcome new ideas
Key Takeaways
As an immigrant artist, I struggled with original creativity, until I started to approach it from the perspective of my inner child. To tap into the heart of my inner child, I've learned to cultivate an environment that is safe and collaborative for the creative spirit to emerge, I've also developed a routine for the creative muscle to develop and grow, in addition I've been shifting my belief system constantly to let go of the attachment of validation.
recipes for generating authentic creation
How to tap into creativity
Keynote Topic 1
A series of creative workouts suited for both individual and group through improv, speed writing and character playing to unlock the creative powerhouse inside each participants and come up with creative solutions in a short time.
Power Hour for Creative Rejuvenation
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A mixture of individual and group exercises through writing, conversation, and interaction to loosen up the creative block of participants and cultivate team connection as well as creative rapport building.
Playground for Creative Juicing
2
A series of individual exercises through writing, doodling and creative visualization to open up the dormant inner child spirit of participants, to leverage their ability of brainstorming and imagination.
Hotline to the Inner Child Spirit
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I create artwork and content with my mixology of ideas, stories and sensuality, which takes you on a journey towards the tropical paradise for your heart. I have been serving sparkling ideas that brings life to the “party” to top notch publications and global brands for almost a decade, and I’m on a mission to ignite the everyday extraordinary flame inside of everyone.
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