Driven by passion, fueled by curiosity & grounded in discipline ✩₊˚.⋆☾

Driven by passion, fueled by curiosity & grounded in discipline ✩₊˚.⋆☾

Hi! I’m Giang, a product designer and visual artist who turns abstract ideas into purposeful, systems-driven and beautiful experiences.


I’ve been a creator-builder since childhood, whether making architectural models out of milk cartons and cardboards at 5 or tinkering with design softwares at 13. Today I craft digital products and brand work for all sorts of teams.


My work is guided by intention, human connection, and a spirit of play, making the ordinary extraordinary ~

Hi! I’m Giang, a product designer and visual artist who turns abstract ideas into purposeful, systems-driven and beautiful experiences.


I’ve been a creator-builder since childhood, whether making architectural models out of milk cartons and cardboards at 5 or tinkering with design softwares at 13. Today I craft digital products and brand work for all sorts of teams.


My work is guided by intention, human connection, and a spirit of play, making the ordinary extraordinary ~

P.S Seeking 2026 Summer internships! 🌱 Please reach out if you're looking for someone with high bar of craft, attention to detail and grit to excel at any ambitious challenge in a high-growth environment.

P.S Seeking 2026 Summer internships! 🌱 Please reach out if you're looking for someone with high bar of craft, attention to detail and grit to excel at any ambitious challenge in a high-growth environment.

A little bit 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:

✦ Exploring the power of AI in art and design including Figma Make, Lovable, v0 and Cursor. Also pushing generative models’ visual design capabilities!

✦ Teaching about the fundamentals of design , most recently @ HackTheNorth and HackCanada

✦ 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, Waterloo's first hacker house and Toronto's biggest arts and humanities society

✦ Judging and mentoring at hackathons - making tech spaces more inclusive!

✦ Discovering hidden corners of Toronto in my next 4 months here

If you'd like to know more about any of my projects or just want to chat, reach out to me at g3tran[at]uwaterloo[dot]ca !

At other times, 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.


See more of my art

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 🍪