Lead Interaction Designer at BlackFinch Group | Multi Award-Winning Creative & Product Design | Guest Lecturer at University of Lincoln, UK
An enthusiastic UX/UI designer with over 12+ years of experience in the design field. Throughout my career, I've held various roles such as UX Architect at Ogilvy Worldwide, Product Design Manager at Manabie. Currently, I am the Lead Interaction Designer at Blackfinch Investments Group in Gloucester, England, where I am residing.
Beyond my professional roles, I had the privilege of teaching UX/UI Design at Nordic Coder School in Vietnam since 2018. I was also a keynote speaker and mentor at various design events in Vietnam since 2016, contributing to the growth and development of the design community.
My passion is to create meaningful and WOW products , and I'm excited to continue making an impact in the design field.
Competence
UI Design
UX Design
Communication & Branding
Drawing & Painting
HTML/CSS/Javascript
Motion/Video Design
Data Analysis
Agile/Scrum
Team Management
MY WORKING EXPERIENCE
I have over 11 years of experience in the design field, excelling in roles such as UX/UI Designer, UX Architect, Product Design Leader, and Manager.
Lead Interaction Designer at Blackfinch Group
From 2022 - Present . Workplace: England
• Manage design projects from beginning to end and ensure design efforts meet both customers' needs and business goals
• Design User Flow, Screen Flow, Wireframes, Rapid and Hi-fi Prototype, Product Road-Map…
• Monitored and optimized release/optimization/audit cycle processes.
Product Design Manager at Manabie
From 2019 - 2022 . Workplace: Vietnam
• Manage a team of product designers focused on mobile, website and multi media design.
• Coach product designers, guiding them along their career paths towards becoming strong cross-functional team members.
• Build respectful and productive cross-discipline relationships with designers, engineers, product managers, and stakeholders.
UX Architect at Ogilvy
From 2016 - 2019 . Workplace: Vietnam
• Worked with internal teams and stakeholders to generate ideas.
• Managed backlogs, prioritized features, defined MVP and Sprints of the product.
• Built User Flow, Screen Flow, Wireframes, Rapid and Hi-fi Prototype, Product Road-Map…
• Monitored and optimized release/optimization/audit cycle processes.
Senior UX-UI Designer at Cogini
From 2014 - 2016 . Workplace: Vietnam
• Manage multiple projects from concept through completion
• Mentor and manage a team of UI/UX designers
• Collaborate with partners and developers to bring concepts to life
Lead workshop/ creating internal training course
UI-UX Designer - Concept Artist at AVTech
From 2013 - 2014 . Workplace: Vietnam
• Initiate and conduct User-Experience Activities such as Personas, Information Architecture, User Testing...
• Collaborate with partners and developers to bring concepts to life
Lead workshop/ creating internal training course
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
I am passionate about teaching and mentoring. I was the Head of the Design Faculty at Nordic Coder School and mentored many design programs, aspiring professionals.
Guest Lecturer in Design at UoL
From 2022 - Present
• Type: Volunteering Job
• Preparing and delivering lectures and workshops.
• Providing support to students.
Founder of Pint of Design Community
From 2022 - Present . Vietnam
• Built the community from scratch, establishing its foundation and purpose.
• Developed and drove the long-term vision and strategy for the community.
• Shared knowledge, inspired, and empowered designers within the community.
Head of Design Faculty at Nordic Coder School
From 2018 - 2022
• Managing Digital Product Design Faculty at Nordic Coder School including UI Design Foundation, UI Design Practice, UX Design Foundation.
• Control and evaluate the teaching quality across courses.
• Leading Design Events and Workshops.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
I earned a distinction degree from the University of Lincoln, UK in 2022. Additionally, I serve as a guest lecturer at the same university, contributing to its academic community through my expertise.
Master of Arts in Design - M.A. Design
University of Lincoln, England
• Grade: Distinction • From 2021 - 2022
Awards: LPAC Design Competition 2022, Decolonization Design Competition, Applicant Design Competition 2021, Exhibition at Pint of Science UK 2022, The Civic University Team Award, The 'Best in Show' Grand Prix Award.
Bachelor of Engineering - Information Technology
Vietnam National University - UIT
• Grade: Merit • From 2007 - 2012
President of English Speaking Club (ESCUIT) From 2008 - 2010
President of Technology to Students Programme
NOTABLE AWARDS AND HONOURS
I have achieved recognitions and awards in the field of design, winning competitions and earning awards that highlight my creativity and excellence.
D&AD New Blood Awards | Graphite Pencil
D&AD New Blood Award
• Quack - Let's green our world, tackle Climate Change!
UX Design Award | Nominated 2023
IDZ - International Design Center Berlin
• Project: PUCO - Pufferfish Career Counselling
London Design Awards | Silver Winner
International Awards Associate Inc.
• Project: PUCO - Pufferfish Career Counselling
Pint of Science, UK | Exhibition
Pint of Science UK
• https://pintofscience.co.uk/
• Future Filter - “Virus Velcro” Covid-Capturing Face Mask Filter
LPAC Design Competition | Winner
Lincoln Performing Arts Centre
• Artwork Title: Serendipity - A Beautiful Memory of My Life
Decolonization Design | A Runner up prize
UoL School of Design & Library
• Decolonisation Curriculum • Year 2022
Applicant Design Competition | A Runner up prize
University of Lincoln
• Graphic & Creative Design • Year 2021
The Civic University Team Award
University of Lincoln
• The University Merit Awards
• Year 2022
The 'Best in Show' Grand Prix Award
University of Lincoln
• The University Merit Awards • Year 2022
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