Tina Nguyen
✺ Self
Tina Nguyen is a digital designer interested in making meaningful experiences that are enjoyable, easy-to-understand, and prompt reflection.
✺ Work
Currently, I am working with a co-founder to establish a small fashion and objects boutique in Brooklyn.
Additionally, I am a freelance product designer. I’m open to short-term or part-time projects in Q2 and Q3 2023. Let’s work together!
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)
• Technology (accessibility, societal impact, and infrastructure)
• Home cooking
• Identity (Californian-Viet and Asian), diaspora
• Writing, film, and art
• Peer mentorship
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
