Hello again —
I’m Cindy Nguyen, a multidisciplinary (visual-UI/UX-graphic-website) designer and graphic artist looking to balance art and design — aesthetic and functionality — in a pleasing and impactful manner.
As a chronic doodler and budding programmer, I entered college studying Interdisciplinary Computing and the Arts (ICAM ↗), drawn to the endless possibilities that art and computer science offered. When I found out that said endlessness grew exponentially in design, I picked up the Cognitive Science department’s Design & Interaction major and quickly immersed myself in a new field.
Taking up a double major was a quick and easy decision — I was already too fascinated by the possibilities of UI/UX, impact of design, and a future where I could contribute to that to regret anything. At this intersection of art and design, I see ways to connect with, move, and support people through meaningful, inclusive experiences — from the biggest of screens to the smallest of interactions.
In my free time, I enjoy playing games (on heavy repeat: Stardew Valley, Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky, and Honkai Star Rail), reading web novels, grabbing a sweet treat or three with friends, and jamming out to my messy pop/alternative/indie/rock/videogame BGM/r&b mixes. The following collage might give you a clearer idea. 🤭
Experience
Design & Publications Assistant – Online & Social Media
@ Asian Pacific Islander Middle Eastern Desi American (APIMEDA) Programs and Services
Sep 2023 - Jul 2024
Visual Design Intern
@ Women in Medicine, Inc.
Jul 2023 - Sep 2023
Project Intern
@ Qualcomm Institute - Center for Cyber-Archaeology & Sustainability
Apr 2023 - Jun 2023
Design Intern
@ KSDT Radio - UC San Diego
Feb 2023 - Jun 2023
Visual Design Apprentice
@ Design Co: Visual Design Apprenticeship 2023
Jan 2023 - Mar 2023
Pick my brain a little more, if you’d like —
Answers to some questions you might have.