Ep#202 Meraki (feat. Nana Qi)

Ep#202 Meraki (feat. Nana Qi)

Author: Läyeh March 28, 2025 Duration: 1:00:44

Meraki—a word that means putting your heart, soul, and creativity into your work. Few embody this more than Nana Qi, a visionary designer whose work has shaped some of the most iconic brands in entertainment and tech.

With a portfolio that includes Disney, Magic the Gathering, The Pokémon Company, the Smithsonian, and the Jane Goodall Institute, Nana seamlessly blends innovation, storytelling, and technology to create unforgettable experiences. From robotic toys to augmented reality exhibits, her work brings imagination to life in ways that redefine how we interact with the world.

🔹 In this episode, we explore:

🎨 The creative process behind designing for legendary brands
🤖 How technology is reshaping the way we engage with products
🐋 The magic of bringing history to life with AR—like making a whale skeleton swim again
🧠 The intersection of memory, organization, and tech—and Nana’s innovative solution for tracking what matters
🕊️ Her deep love for birds—and how their calls weave into the background, adding a touch of nature’s own music

Whether you're a tech enthusiast, designer, or just someone who loves creative storytelling, this episode is packed with insights, innovation, and inspiration.

🔗 Follow Nana Qi and explore her work:
👉 Website: keepin.ai
📱 Socials: @keepin.ai | @puffygator

🎧 Tune in to #dkLa! Pirate Radio and immerse yourself in the world of creativity, technology, and Meraki!


There's a certain magic in catching a conversation before it's packaged for mass consumption, a raw authenticity that often gets smoothed away. #dkLa! Pirate Radio, steered by Läyeh, is built on that very premise. This podcast operates like an audio archive for the unfolding present, dedicating itself to deep, patient listening. You'll hear dialogues that feel more like discoveries than interviews, where ideas are presented in their formative, sometimes messy state, and cultural shifts are examined as they happen, not in retrospect. The rhythm here is intentionally different, prioritizing the craft of the conversation and the substance of the connection over the noise of immediacy. It’s a space shaped by a respect for enduring traditions and meticulous care, yet it remains dynamically open to what's next without compromising its core. Tuning into this feed means accessing a continuous document of voices and thoughts that value depth and continuity, offering a sustained, thoughtful engagement with society and culture that’s increasingly rare. This is where you listen closely, not just hear.
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