Don’t Be Jealous is a design studio rooted in a simple truth:
We build from abundance.
Our Capabilities
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Our Services
Things we like to do
Art Direction
Brand Activation
Brand Design
Campaign & OOH
Print and Packaging
Environmental Graphics
YouTube Graphics
Our Clients & Notable Work
ACLU of Southern California
Correctional Association of New York
Chicago Beyond
Crown Royal
Harper Collins: Epic Reads
Hoka
Fullerton College
Venmo
Your Name Creative
With nearly a decade of experience working with independent brands, global influencers, and social impact organizations,Jean crafts visual design solutions that make people feel heard and seen.
Jean Pongsai is a multidisciplinary designer and founder of Don’t Be Jealous. As part of her commitment to an equitable design industry, Jean mentors emerging graphic designers through office hours & portfolio reviews. She’s participated on an advisory board to recommend new media arts industry standards for the California Department of Education and served 6 years as a volunteer director for a professional development non-profit. When Jean’s not in Don’t Be Jealous mode, she is a designer at 72andSunny working with brands like TikTok, 1800 Tequila®, Venmo, and Adobe.
Who runs Don’t Be Jealous?
Our Talented Friends & Partners
Anna Saythavy
Allison Liang
Calvin Ly
Cody Leff
Elliot Chambers
Ethan Coy
Jessy Castillo
Joshric Aurea
Nina Campbell
Marcello Alvarado
Kaylynn Kim
Koy Suntichotinun
Prabhav Khandelwal
Rifaat Kouadier
Sophiea Kim
Shelly Phu
Schessa Garbutt
Vanessa Kumnoonsate
We Don’t Just Yap, We Show Up
Don't Be Jealous Studio is committed to supporting and uplifting the community touched by design. We believe everyone should have the chance to chase their dreams.
Our goal is to provide resources and tools for your creative pursuit, so the only thing you really need to focus on is your passion.
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Adobe Creative Retreat
Panelist & Portfolio Reviewer for Adobe’s first creative retreat in Los Angeles
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TypeThursday LA
Typography Design for YouTube Graphics Talk
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Advisory Board Member
Advisory Board: Draft for the 2023 Arts, Media, and Entertainment (AME) Model Curriculum Standards
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VoyageLA Feature
Daily Inspiration: Meet Jean Pongsai and Calvin Ly
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GDUSA 2022 Feature
Featured in 2022 Graphic Design USA: People to Watch
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Panel Moderator
Is the Portfolio Book Dead? Panel at Gensler
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Community Moderator
Showing Up Together: A Safe Space for Open Conversation regarding the rise of violence against Asian-Americans during Covid-19
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Portfolio Review Organizer
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