Every creative venture needs a heartbeat at its centre. For ZAZU Design®, that heartbeat has always been Zazu.
Zazu is a retired racing greyhound whose quiet dignity, sleek elegance, and unmistakable presence became the living inspiration behind the studio's name and ethos. Like the best design, greyhounds are built with purpose — refined, minimal, and deeply intentional.
๐ A Life After Racing
Greyhounds retire young. After years of service on the track, many find themselves in need of loving homes. Zazu's adoption was the beginning of a story — one that now runs through everything ZAZU Design® creates.
The greyhound community in Australia is a passionate one, and the commitment to greyhound rescue and rehoming is central to how Corey and ZAZU Design® give back. A portion of every project supports greyhound welfare causes.
๐จ From Dog to Design Philosophy
Zazu's influence on the ZAZU Design® philosophy is unmistakable:
- Elegance over excess — clean lines, purposeful form
- Speed with intention — delivering work that's fast and meaningful
- Gentleness at the core — a studio built on care, not just craft
๐ The Greyhound Family
Zazu shares a home with Letti, another retired racing greyhound whose own adventures are documented at Let.gl. Together they are a reminder that the most beautiful things — in life and in design — are those that have been given space to simply be.
If you're considering adopting a greyhound, please visit our preferred charity page for more information.