🐓 diligent stardew valley farmer

🌱 accessibility advocate!

🎨 my parents' favorite designer (I think)

Hi there, it’s Han (again)!

Hi there, it’s Han (again)!

I'm a product designer who believes design should be accessible, meaningful, and delightful.

I'm a product designer who believes design should be accessible, meaningful, and delightful.

/ my story

/ my story

A Vietnamese designer's journey to accessibility

Growing up between Vietnam and the United States gave me a specific lens: good design has to account for people whose experiences the designer hasn't lived.

Where I'm from (Ho Chi Minh City), food delivery riders mount a small umbrella near their handlebars, shielding their phones from the tropical sun and the six-month rainy season. The little umbrella is design born from deep empathy and understanding of real human needs. It's whimsical, simple, and shows genuine care for the Vietnamese working class.

The little umbrella design philosophy led me to UW HCDE program, where I focused on accessibility, human-AI interaction, and the places where technology meets people who weren't the assumed user.

The xe om umbrella that inspired my design philosophy

/ my journey

From graphic design to human-centered systems,

January – june 2026
Product Designer, Industry Capstone

Microsoft × University of Washington

Led UX research and design for agentic AI systems — exploring trust calibration, uncertainty awareness, and human verification in autonomous meeting tools, in partnership with Microsoft XSD.

June – August 2025
UX Design Intern

Amergis Healthcare Staffing

Designed an inline document viewer that eliminated workflow disruptions for healthcare hiring managers. Conducted WCAG 2.2 Level AA audits across 14 core components, identifying 36 accessibility violations.

January – March 2025
Accessibility UX Researcher

Sony Electronics × University of Washington

Led a 10-week accessibility evaluation of Sony LinkBuds Open packaging and onboarding. Conducted 6 moderated usability sessions, recruited through 30+ advocacy organizations, and improved QR scan success from 0% to feasible for visually impaired users.

2024 – 2026
MS in Human Centered Design & Engineering

University of Washington

Focused on accessibility, human-AI interaction, and emerging technology design.

2022 – 2024
Lead Web Designer & Graphic Designer

MOST Consulting Group

Led design strategy for clients across diverse industries. Delivered responsive websites and UX-driven IA restructuring — one client saw 620% growth in search impressions within 4 months.

2018 – 2022
BS in Graphic Design

Drexel University, Philadelphia

Foundation in visual systems, typography, and communication design — the lens through which I first learned to think about how design shapes experience.

/ I am...

... probably trying to dry my shoes after yet another Seattle rain

I’m just graduated from the MS Human Centered Design and Engineering (HCDE) program at the University of Washington, with a focus on accessibility in digital and physical products.

... still sometimes mistakenly writing 19104 as my zip code

I graduated from Drexel University (Philadelphia, PA) with a BS in Graphic Design, and worked for two years as the Lead Web Designer at MOST Consulting Group, an agency based in Philly.

... missing Vietnam and its people a lot on these rainy days

As a Vietnamese designer in the US, I have a profound appreciation for different cultural norms, values, and perspectives. Diversity, for me, is at the heart of accessible design.

/ I am...

... probably trying to dry my shoes after yet another Seattle rain

I’m just graduated from the MS Human Centered Design and Engineering (HCDE) program at the University of Washington, with a focus on accessibility in digital and physical products.

... still sometimes mistakenly writing 19104 as my zip code

I graduated from Drexel University (Philadelphia, PA) with a BS in Graphic Design, and worked for two years as the Lead Web Designer at MOST Consulting Group, an agency based in Philly.

... missing Vietnam and its people a lot on these rainy days

As a Vietnamese designer in the US, I have a profound appreciation for different cultural norms, values, and perspectives. Diversity, for me, is at the heart of accessible design.

/ I am...

... probably trying to dry my shoes after yet another Seattle rain

I’m just graduated from the MS Human Centered Design and Engineering (HCDE) program at the University of Washington, with a focus on accessibility in digital and physical products.

... still sometimes mistakenly writing 19104 as my zip code

I graduated from Drexel University (Philadelphia, PA) with a BS in Graphic Design, and worked for two years as the Lead Web Designer at MOST Consulting Group, an agency based in Philly.

... missing Vietnam and its people a lot on these rainy days

As a Vietnamese designer in the US, I have a profound appreciation for different cultural norms, values, and perspectives. Diversity, for me, is at the heart of accessible design.

/ My Design Ethos

01/ Contextual Awareness

I approach every design with sensitivity: design with a deep understanding of context, considering cultural, social, and environmental nuances.

02/ Interpersonal Empathy

I value design with empathy that extends beyond individual users to the broader community: design that considers not just personal needs, but also fosters a sense of shared understanding and collective well-being.

03/ Accessibility & Sustainability

I prioritize designs that are accessible to all individuals, and sustainable for the long term: design solutions that are mindful of both people and our planet.

/ My Design Ethos

01/ Contextual Awareness

I approach every design with sensitivity: design with a deep understanding of context, considering cultural, social, and environmental nuances.

02/ Interpersonal Empathy

I value design with empathy that extends beyond individual users to the broader community: design that considers not just personal needs, but also fosters a sense of shared understanding and collective well-being.

03/ Accessibility & Sustainability

I prioritize designs that are accessible to all individuals, and sustainable for the long term: design solutions that are mindful of both people and our planet.

/ My Design Ethos

01/ Contextual Awareness

I approach every design with sensitivity: design with a deep understanding of context, considering cultural, social, and environmental nuances.

02/ Interpersonal Empathy

I value design with empathy that extends beyond individual users to the broader community: design that considers not just personal needs, but also fosters a sense of shared understanding and collective well-being.

03/ Accessibility & Sustainability

I prioritize designs that are accessible to all individuals, and sustainable for the long term: design solutions that are mindful of both people and our planet.

/ Outside of Design

I’m trying to get better at 35mm film photography.

I can proudly say usually only 3-4 photos out of my 36-exposure rolls are out of focus.

I’m tending to my Stardew Valley farm’s starfruits and chickens.

You’re looking at a diligent Stardew farmer and proud Stardew perfectionist!

I’m trying to curate yet another Spotify playlist.

If you have a song stuck in your head for the past 5 days, please let me in on it too! I love discovering new music ~

/ Outside of Design

I’m trying to get better at 35mm film photography.

I can proudly say usually only 3-4 photos out of my 36-exposure rolls are out of focus.

I’m tending to my Stardew Valley farm’s starfruits and chickens.

You’re looking at a diligent Stardew farmer and proud Stardew perfectionist!

I’m trying to curate yet another Spotify playlist.

If you have a song stuck in your head for the past 5 days, please let me in on it too! I love discovering new music ~

/ Outside of Design

I’m trying to get better at 35mm film photography.

I can proudly say usually only 3-4 photos out of my 36-exposure rolls are out of focus.

I’m tending to my Stardew Valley farm’s starfruits and chickens.

You’re looking at a diligent Stardew farmer and proud Stardew perfectionist!

I’m trying to curate yet another Spotify playlist.

If you have a song stuck in your head for the past 5 days, please let me in on it too! I love discovering new music ~

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Be in touch! I promise I won't bite!

© 2026 by yours truly

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Be in touch! I promise I won't bite!

© 2026 by yours truly

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Be in touch! I promise I won't bite!

© 2026 by yours truly