Hello! I'm Giang, an aspiring product designer x visual artist passionate about turning abstract ideas into purpose-driven experiences that blends artistry, systems thinking, and impact.
My design journey started in Grade 8, when I got my first laptop and spent hours tinkering with a pirated version of Photoshop, guided by YouTube tutorials and a pure love for creating. Since then, I've transitioned from junior designer to spearheading creative teams and crafting digital solutions for startups and enterprises.
I hold a high bar of craft, attention to detail and grit to excel at any ambitious challenge in a high-growth environment. Looking for 2026 Summer internships!
Some fun facts about me:
✈️ I was born and raised in Hanoi, Vietnam.
At 16, I decided to move across the world by myself to Victoria, BC with the goal of attaining a better artistic education. It's a decision that has shaped my journey profoundly.
🎓Currently @ UWaterloo for Global Business and Digital Arts
….where I'm exploring everything from interactive media, digital cultures to programming, product strategy & entrepreneurship.
✏️ Design is never just about visuals
I’ve always been drawn to people: understanding, leading, and helping them grow. When I discovered UX, everything clicked. It's a discipline rooted in precision & problem-solving, all wrapped in the creativity I’ve always chased.
What have I been up to?
Design:
✦ Keeping up with the AI landscape by dabbling in the latest tools.
✦ Teaching the fundamentals of design , most recently @ HackTheNorth
✦ Learning motion graphics, AR/VR and sharpening my product sense.
Community
✦ Hosting weekly co-working sessions for builders and makers @ Socratica
✦ Leading design for the world's largest demo day and Waterloo's first hackerhouse.
✦ Judging and mentoring at hackathons and tech spaces - making tech more inclusive
✦ Discovering hidden corners of Toronto
Otherwise, you can find me
Creating my next painting 🎨
I've been making art for as long as I can remember. To me, art is a pursuit, a passion and a purpose.
Out and about, taking photos 📸
Capturing sceneries and objects in nature teach me to notice to the little things. Check out my photo account here!
Catching sunrises & sunsets on my daily bike rides ☀️
Cooking & baking for my loved ones 🍪
