Tina Nguyen
✺ Self
Tina Nguyen is a boutique owner and designer interested in creating meaningful experiences that are universal, welcoming, and prompt reflection.
✺ Work
Currently, I am the co-founder, ceo, and coo of a small business – a clothing and objects store in Brooklyn called forecast. My domains range from operations, store management, programming, marketing, brand identity, and more.
Additionally, I am a freelance product designer. I’m open to short-term projects and consulting in Q1 and Q2 2024. I specialize in understanding user flows and creating wireframes, mockups, and interviews to improve digital processes.
Previously, I was a lead designer and researcher at Nava PBC, an agency that aims to improve government services. I designed e-commerce at Moda Operandi, and enterprise software at Microsoft (PowerApps). I’ve also spent time at Amazon, startups, and various consulting companies.
✺ Interests
• Entrepreneurship (independent boutiques)
• Photography and writing (art)
• Home cooking and fitness
• Fashion (casual hobby)
• Identity and diaspora (Vietnamese)
• Film and reading
• Peer mentorship
• Technology (accessibility, societal impact)
Education has been one of the most rewarding activities in my adult life. Here are some classes I’ve taken:
• Code Societies at SFPC, taught by Melanie Hoff, Neta Bomani, & Emma Norton (2020)
• AncestryandMe at SFPC, taught by American Artist and Zainab Aliyu (2021)
• Designing Spaces for Humans (architecture) at Index Space, taught by Sharon Leung
• Video Creator Course (vlogging and creative process) at ilovecreatives, taught by Rachel Nguyen and Jenn Im
• Creative Nonfiction Writing 101 at Gotham Writers Workshop with Rachel Simon
• Machine Knitting at Textile Arts Center
• Summer Venture in Management Program at Harvard Business School
✺ Projects
• tinatalk: irregular newsletter with current musings, collages, fit pics, and introspection
• tinatalk tv: rare episodes
• tinataste: a collection of my regular recipes
• Tina’s 2022 Movie Reviews
• Sci Fi Book Club (est. 2019)
• Your House Film Club (est. 2020)
• Tina’s Annual Books
