I'm Dingding.
I am an award-winning Chinese artist, writer, comedian and overall content creator. I spread joy via working on illustration projects with global brands and leading publications, and I deliver everyday extraordinairy by sharing drawings and writings on the world wide web! I’m a firm believer in making the world a better place one scribble at a time!
Ni Hao!
The whole existence is vibration, and so are thoughts.If you generate a powerful thought, it shall become a reality.
telling jokes at open mics, or sipping a sparkling wine over hotpot around New York City,
channelling the sparkling and unapologetic “feelings” from the tip of my pen all the way into the web 3.0,
the positive energy that comes from delightful artwork, and the world needs it more than ever
Think “Princess Bubblegum” from Adventure Time, add a bit more spicy and salty, and you got me! I’ve had a deep connection with food since a young age, all thanks to my beloved grandpa, who dedicated his golden year all into recipe development and cooking experiments. The end result is my annoyingly picky taste bud! I am also a highly sensitive person, and I can resonate very well with all creature’s emotions as well as the mood of food! In fact, I struggled with my own emotional issues and food disorder in my early 20s. Luckily I eventually discovered the super power of “sailing with your feelings” Nowadays I just sip champagne over cheese, while making waves with my thoughts, gotta say it’s quite a journey but well worth it!
I’m that OG immigrant!
At age 22, I packed up two giant suitcases and moved to the United States to fulfill that American Dream my parents didn’t have access to. A decade later, after going through all kinds of sweat and tears, I finally recognized that bubbly soul that was always inside me and felt ready to bring it to the other side! As an OG immigrant, I never had the cushion to fall back on, and over the years it became my most valuable asset, which turned me from a sour grape into a shiny glass of sparkling wine! And I want to carry on that energy and make more girls like me feel freaking great about themselves, no matter what! It’s possible!
Welcome to my Food Universe!
I’m all game!
I took my craft seriously but not so much myself! I love collaborating with a team and I’m all about peer support over peer pressure! Born to a whole family of architects and engineers, I have a keen sense of structure and have been delivering multiple well-rounded projects to top notch brands. I am also uniquely good at adding just the right amount of drama to the final deliveries so they will surely stand out among the crowd!
listening:
CRAVING:
Midnight Chicken
READING:
Hibiscus tea
DRINKING:
watching:
Right now..
Seinfeld
Salsa & Chips
My dog's playlist
Fun Facts
I grow up in Sichuan, China, same hometown as the Panda Bear.
The best dining experience I've ever had is at eleven madison park.
My favorite place to have a date is the grocery store.
I lived in west Africa for an entire month in my early 20s.
I have a book signed by Jim Gaffigan credited me as his "favorite opener ever"!
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