I'm Lan Zhang, a creative technologist who's passionate about good storytelling and crafting people-centric experiences, usually with code & other digital tools.

I believe that the ability to deliver meaningful messages and create delightful moments for people comes from a deep curiosity, genuine engagement, and a commitment to exploring new technologies in impactful ways.

professional & academic experiences

Currently, I work as a Senior Creative Technologist at Havas CX in NYC, where I lead technical development to create playful, immersive experiences using LLM/AI and WebGL for a variety of brands and clients.

I’m inspired by developers around the world who push the boundaries of the web as a storytelling medium, and I collect standout URLs:Are.na - Good InternetandAwwwards - WebGL. In my spare time, I volunteer as a developer jury for Awwwards (currently in my third year), where I evaluate and award innovative website experiences.

I’m a trained creative professional with an MFA in Design and Technology from Parsons School of Design and a BA in Advertising Art Direction from Syracuse University.