A Multi-Disciplinary Studio for Whimsical Art & Strategic Living.
Elevated design for your home and your future
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Dancing Zebras Studio is a multi-disciplinary design house where 25 years of architectural precision meet a passion for whimsical storytelling.
We bridge the gap between creative art and intentional living, offering modern cross-stitch patterns, custom pet & house portraits, and strategic resources for a well-designed life.
From the 'Slow Entertainment' of our artisanal designs to the professional clarity of The Strategic Life, we bring elevated vision and soulful strategy to every project we touch."
Our Team
Custom House & Pet Portraits
Hand-Drawn Heirlooms Rooted in Architectural Detail
Capture the soul of your home or your four-legged best friend. Drawing on 25 years of architectural drafting and design, I create hand-drawn custom portraits that blend technical precision with whimsical character. Each piece is a sophisticated heirloom designed to bring elevated warmth and story to your favorite spaces. Available as high-quality prints or digital heirlooms.
Modern Cross-Stitch
Slow Entertainment for the Creative Soul
Discover a curated collection of modern cross-stitch patterns designed with an architect’s eye for detail and a storyteller’s heart. From our signature "Whimsical Teapot" series to intricate geometric studies, these patterns offer a meditative escape from the digital world. Each design is meticulously drafted for clarity and ease of use, providing a premium ‘slow entertainment’ experience that transforms a simple thread into sophisticated, designer-grade wall art.
Home & Kitchen
Functional Art for an Inspired Daily Life
Bring a touch of designer elegance to your home with our curated collection of functional art. Drawing on twenty-five years of expertise, we’ve transformed everyday essentials, from artisanal tea towels and calendars to elegant wall art, into sophisticated pieces for the home. Each item blends professional precision with a whimsical soul to bring elevated warmth and story to your kitchen and beyond.
The Strategic Life
Career & Job Prep Principles
Apply the precision of design to your professional journey. With decades of industry experience, we offer strategic career resources, guided journals, and coaching for the sharp-minded female grad looking to build a more intentional future. Whether you are navigating a career transition or refining your professional toolkit, these resources provide the clarity and structure needed to design a life that is both successful and soulfully aligned. It’s time to move beyond the "can of worms" and start building a career by design.
I’ve Been Inside the Hiring Room. Now, I’m Giving You the Keys.
Hi, I’m Jessica Eken, your Life Architect. I founded Dancing Zebras because I saw too many brilliant graduates getting filtered out by cold algorithms before they ever got a chance to speak.
My mission is to give you the "insider" playbook, the soft skills, the branding secrets, and the organizational tools I’ve spent years perfecting. Whether you’re here for a journal to stay sane or coaching to help you stand out, I’m here to make sure you’re the zebra the world actually sees.
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