I'm Lan Zhang, a creative technologist passionate about crafting people-centered experiences, often with code.I think of myself as a design-oriented developer and R&D enthusiast,with a practice rooted in curiosity, experimentation, and a drive to explore technology in thoughtful and meaningful ways.

Over the past few years, I’ve built experiences powered by emerging technologies, AI/LLMs, real-time data, and custom code. I love working in early-stage or exploratory phases, navigating ambiguity through rapid prototyping to clarify ideas and spark imagination. I also take pride in carrying ideas forward and deploying pixel-perfect, scalable digital products.

Currently, I’m a Senior Creative Technologist at Havas CX in NYC, where I lead R&D initiatives and technical development for brands across healthcare, culture, and consumer sectors.

What I build with

• AI & Storytelling → LLMs, NLP, Generative AI, WebSockets, Python, APIs
• Rapid Prototyping & R&D → JavaScript, Python, Unity, Figma, Origami, Paper :)
• Immersive Web & Real-Time Graphics → WebGL, GLSL, Three.js, P5.js, Unity, Blender
• Physical & Spatial Computing → AR/VR, 8th Wall, Unity, Arduino, sensors
• Design System → Figma, React, Next, Tailwind, Storybook, AE

Education

Parsons School of Design
MFA Design and Technology

Syracuse University
B.S. Advertising Art Direction

Recognitions

Cannes Lions
Fast Company Innovation
CSS Design Awards
Awwwards
Montreux
CLIO
The One Show
D&AD
Eurobest
Cooper Hewitt
Indigo Awards
PRINT Awards
Art and Machine International Symposium
Culture Hub
Graphis
The HTML Review