Interview by Rachel Gottesman

You, my friend, are a modern legend. This is your what... Eleventy billionth print? Congrats yet again.

I'm just a little mouse, haha... Thanks for your greeting, and thanks to the judges/voters and the Threadless God of the approval on my designs. Note: Threadless God of Approval says "you're welcome".

Everyone is wondering where you come up with all your ideas. It's like you know they'll be a hit before you even start working on them. Be honest...Does it involve substance abuse or are you just a genius?

Haha... Does substance abuse help creating ideas? Man, you should have told me earlier. Hmm... Maybe I can try it next time...



I believe that everything should have a story behind it, no matter if they are an object, an animal or food. I always try to create a story for them. I guess they must have something to say, but they just can't speak. Trust me, I try to communicate with them!

Actually all the ideas don't come easy, I hope people can enjoy them and appreciate them. All criticisms are welcome. Thanks from deep in my heart.

How did it feel to see your cousin Stinking Rat on the Bestees? You must be very proud of him.

That bastard! I just met him two weeks ago, and I punched his face hard!! You know why? He kept my Elephant trophy and didn't give it back to me. He's still in the hospital now!

Next time don't ask him to go, ask my friend Mickey, he is nicer. Haha...



Yeah, actually I feel really proud of him, and I was so excited when I saw the video. I'm just too lucky! Thanks to the Threadless staff for making it.



Win all the Bestees??? Wow, I never thought of this before, because it is an impossible thing for me... But I will keep doing my best to submit more great stuff this year. In the meantime, what's the "most amazing shirt" look like?

You think I know? That's all up to you.

How long have you been an artist and what has your favorite project been so far?

I've been an artist about 13 years. My favorite project is a comic strip for a mobile phone company called "MAO MAO KITTIES". I created 13 kitties for this comic. I'm still loving them now. they probably will come out as a plush toys soon!

And another one is character design work called "PUNKY PETS". It is used for gifts and toys.

What do you plan to spend your Threadless millions on? Please say a hovercar.

Haha... Travel! My first trip most probably will be JAPAN. And will try to publish a children's book or comic book this year. These are what are in my mind now, any other suggestions for me?

Yes...Pants. Design some really cool pants.

Any advice for other designers out there?

For those who have already won on Threadless, keep winning, we love to see more awesome shirts from you guys.

For those who haven't won yet, keep submitting, don't give up, you will get them one day.

For me, Threadless is amazing place for artists/designers. This is the best place to practice, my skill improved a lot after I joined Threadless. And also, a lot of people outside noticed my works through Threadless. Keep going, you will get something beyond expectation. Cheers!!

Thanks for chatting!

Thanks Rachel. Have a nice day.


Interview by Rachel Gottesman

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