My design insights & creative resources

A collection of articles sharing professional design expertise, creative processes, and strategic thinking. Browse these resources to elevate your brand and understand the impact thoughtful design can have on your business.

Ebirds - Wildlife

Feb 1, 2026

By Zikang Deng

I contribute bird and wildlife photographs to eBird’s global database, adding high-resolution documentation for over 40 species to support identification and research efforts.

Ebirds - Wildlife

Feb 1, 2026

By Zikang Deng

I contribute bird and wildlife photographs to eBird’s global database, adding high-resolution documentation for over 40 species to support identification and research efforts.

Ebirds - Wildlife

Feb 1, 2026

By Zikang Deng

I contribute bird and wildlife photographs to eBird’s global database, adding high-resolution documentation for over 40 species to support identification and research efforts.

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Video Editing
School Works
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Event Planning
Photography
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Video Editing
School Works
Trends
Event Planning
Photography

Video Editing Exercise #1

Jul 8, 2025

By Zikang Deng

As part of my daily editing practice, I explored how music and timing can reshape audience perception using existing game footage. This project focuses on rhythm-driven re-editing and pacing control.

Maturing Gamification: Evolving User Experience in Digital Media

Nov 25, 2023

By Zikang Deng

This essay examines the impact of gamification elements in digital applications on enhancing user engagement and satisfaction, emphasizing their importance in continuous participation in digital activities.

Varsity Blue - Basketball

Mar 22, 2025

By Zikang Deng

I served as the official photographer for the 2024–25 Varsity Blues men’s and women’s basketball teams, documenting games throughout the season. My work focused on capturing in-game action, key moments, and the overall atmosphere of varsity competition.

Video Editing Exercise #1

Jul 8, 2025

By Zikang Deng

As part of my daily editing practice, I explored how music and timing can reshape audience perception using existing game footage. This project focuses on rhythm-driven re-editing and pacing control.

Maturing Gamification: Evolving User Experience in Digital Media

Nov 25, 2023

By Zikang Deng

This essay examines the impact of gamification elements in digital applications on enhancing user engagement and satisfaction, emphasizing their importance in continuous participation in digital activities.

Varsity Blue - Basketball

Mar 22, 2025

By Zikang Deng

I served as the official photographer for the 2024–25 Varsity Blues men’s and women’s basketball teams, documenting games throughout the season. My work focused on capturing in-game action, key moments, and the overall atmosphere of varsity competition.

Video Editing Exercise #1

Jul 8, 2025

By Zikang Deng

As part of my daily editing practice, I explored how music and timing can reshape audience perception using existing game footage. This project focuses on rhythm-driven re-editing and pacing control.

Maturing Gamification: Evolving User Experience in Digital Media

Nov 25, 2023

By Zikang Deng

This essay examines the impact of gamification elements in digital applications on enhancing user engagement and satisfaction, emphasizing their importance in continuous participation in digital activities.

Varsity Blue - Basketball

Mar 22, 2025

By Zikang Deng

I served as the official photographer for the 2024–25 Varsity Blues men’s and women’s basketball teams, documenting games throughout the season. My work focused on capturing in-game action, key moments, and the overall atmosphere of varsity competition.