An Inspired Chat with Nancy Hu of Brooklyn

We’re looking forward to introducing you to Nancy Hu. Check out our conversation below.

Nancy, it’s always a pleasure to learn from you and your journey. Let’s start with a bit of a warmup: Are you walking a path—or wandering?
I think I’m starting to wander, in a good way! It’s always been clear to me that I want to be a designer, and that I like making things. And recently I’ve started to explore other kinds of creation and just having fun in experimenting, which brought a lot of new inspirations and joy!

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Sure! I’m a graphic designer and illustrator based in Brooklyn. I’ve lived in New York for 7 years now, really love the culture and art scene here, especially the galleries, the pop ups, and the small independent boutiques. Currently I work as a brand designer at the hospitality brand Trailborn, where I develop brand identities for new hotels and restaurants, from logo concept and brand system to menu and merch design. It’s been so much fun to work on such wide range of projects and continuously to create new items.

Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. Who taught you the most about work?
Definitely my parents. Both my parents have very strong work ethics and worked hard to become one of the best in their fields. They always say: “do every little thing right, and great work will follow,” always reminding me that great achievement comes from the everyday hard work and attention to details, which really influenced how I approach my work.

What did suffering teach you that success never could?
I think suffering makes you learn more about yourself. No matter it’s frustration, anger, or pain, in order to move on, it forces you to reflect on what happened and make sense of it.

Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? What’s a cultural value you protect at all costs?
Being kind and open-minded. I think it’s easy to be selfish, to walk away from people who you disagree with, or to judge others from afar, but a lot of the times, those are just opinions and egos. We can learn so much more by simply listening and understanding the thought process that goes behind the arguments.

Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. When do you feel most at peace?
To know that I’ve done my best!

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Allison Yang-Walsh, Yian Lee, Yoko Wei

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