📍Currently based in B.C., Canada.

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I'm Kim Nguyen, and my passion lies in crafting solutions that bridge the essence of brands, technology, and people.

I'm a ambitious, curious, and thoughtful designer. I thrive on asking thoughtful questions to understand the habits, needs, and workflows of the people I’m designing for. Proactive listening and empathy have been key to my success in creating impactful solutions across different industries.

In my nearly 4 years of experience as a Product (UI/UX) Designer in both agency and in-house products, I’ve tackled diverse challenges across industries like:

  • Simplifying e-commerce, payment experiences for better acquisition and conversions.
  • Enhancing the financial experience in food delivery vendor portal to improve B2B efficiency and satisfaction.
  • Crafting AI-based healthcare education platforms to make learning more accessible.

I'm open to full-time and contract product design roles, either remote or hybrid in Vancouver, and I’m willing to relocate.

A bit more about me

How did I get into UX?

With innate curiosity and a passion for problem-solving, I have always been driven to assist others in both personal and professional aspects of their lives. From a young age, I discovered a love for art, design, and drawing, earning several awards that fueled my creative spirit. This passion complemented my natural inclination to bridge gaps with logic and empathy—whether it was helping my mother with tech inquiries or delivering revenue-maximizing marketing solutions and designs in the Online Gaming Industry.

Over time, this dedication to understanding and improving experiences inspired me to transition from marketing to product design, allowing me to pursue my lifelong passion with purpose and focus. My ultimate goal is to create memorable moments for people on the web and beyond, combining creativity, strategy, and empathy to craft impactful solutions.

Other things I enjoy

Coffee and Food: I'm a coffee drinker and a food enthusiast. I love to spot out cozy coffee shops in local areas to enjoy the beautiful surroundings and indulge in a cup of delicious coffee. Some weekends, I also find myself in the kitchen cooking Pho - pronounced "Fuh" - a Vietnam's quintessential national dish.

🎨 Illustration & 3D: I have always had a passion for art. I enjoy spare my time doodling, drawing random images, given its paper painting or digitalized ones. Currently, I find that learning & exploring 3D is also a great way to boost my creativity and alleviate some stress.

✈️ Travel & Photography: Exploring the world and capturing its beauty has always been on my bucket list. Having real-life experience in different cultures has provided me with a better understanding of diversity and embracing diverse perspectives in life.

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✾ My Design Principles

Curiousity

With enthusiasm and curiosity beyond design challenges, I believe in delving deeper into core problems, uncovering new possibilities, and ultimately enhancing the user experience.

Purposefulness

I strive to design with intention by asking the 5 Ws and one H, which informs my decisions for creating intuitive and understandable product experiences.

Optimism

Embracing the reality that nothing is flawless or truly finished, there will always be better solutions and room for growth and improvement in design and life.

✤ Experience

Product (UI/UX) Designer @Hatchead

Aug 2023 - Now

I crafted impactful digital experiences across diverse industries and audiences, spanning both B2B and B2C platforms. From optimizing workflows in freight management to enhancing patient engagement in consumer apps and patient management systems, my work bridges business goals with intuitive, high-quality design

Product (UI/UX) Designer @Netguru

Oct 2022 - Jun 2023

I crafted meaningful products and experiences throughout the entire project cycle, ranging from ideation to completion, for various clients such as Delivery Hero, Merck Electronics, and Qi Group. Additionally, I actively contribute to the UX Workshop Area, where I facilitate and co-host workshops focused on product design and user experience.

Senior Interaction Designer @Vivaldi

May 2022 - Sep 2022

I collaborated with the lead designer to build high-fidelity mockups and prototypes for a new AI-based educational platform dedicated to sonographers. The platform's objective was to assess skillsets and provide certification. In addition, I facilitated design reviews with stakeholders and successfully delivered key features.

Product (UI/UX) Designer @GammaInteractive (prev. G2B2BC)

May 2021 - May 2022

I led User Research to conduct NPS, User Index survey, product audit. I designed, prototyped and shipped features including new payment methods, In-App OTP, App Revamp. Besides, I initiated and led Design Ops in several projects, including the transition from Adobe XD to Figma, design system governance, and the introduction of the Design Thinking framework. These efforts were aimed at ensuring high-quality output and efficient processes within the Design team.

✹ Skills

Design —

Design System

UX Design

UI Design

User Research

Prototyping

Product Thinking

Visual Design

Tools —

Adobe CC

Airtable

Figma

Framer

Sketch

Miro

Protopie

Webflow

Technical —

HTML

CSS

Personal —

Collaboration

Storytelling

Workshop

Design Critique

Design Ops