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. 

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me then

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me then

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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. 🤭

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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.

Why do you design?

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What makes you different?

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Can I have a fun fact?

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Say hi —

I’d love to chat, whether it be for gushing over shared interests or working together on something special!

© 2024 Cindy Nguyen.

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Say hi —

I’d love to chat, whether it be for gushing over shared interests or working together on something special!

© 2024 Cindy Nguyen.

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Say hi —

I’d love to chat, whether it be for gushing over shared interests or working together on something special!

© 2024 Cindy Nguyen.

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Say hi —

I’d love to chat, whether it be for gushing over shared interests or working together on something special!

© 2024 Cindy Nguyen.

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