🐓 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 and designing between two cultures — Vietnam and the United States — has given me a unique lens on design. Being exposed to different cultural contexts taught me that good design must consider diverse perspectives, values, and ways of experiencing the world.

☂️ About the little umbrella

In my hometown, Ho Chi Minh City, motorcycle riders providing food delivery services have a small umbrella mounted near their handlebars. It shields their phones—their lifeline and livelihood—from Vietnam's blinding tropical sun and six-month rainy season.

This little umbrella represents something profound: design born from deep empathy and understanding of real human needs. It's whimsically simple, yet it shows genuine care for the Vietnamese working class.

This umbrella comes to mind whenever I approach a design challenge. I want to design with the same open heart and sensitivity to cultural nuances—creating solutions that truly enhance people's lives.

This philosophy led me to UW's Master's in Human Centered Design and Engineering, where I'm refining my practice in accessibility, human-AI interaction, and emerging technology design.

The xe om umbrella that inspired my design philosophy, in Ho Chi Minh City.

/ my journey

From graphic design to human-centered systems,

January 2026 – Present
Product Designer, Industry Capstone

Microsoft × University of Washington

Leading 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 – Present
MS in Human Centered Design & Engineering

University of Washington — GPA 3.96

Focusing on accessibility, human-AI interaction, and emerging technology design. Expected 2026.

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.

see my Resume

/ I am...

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

I’m currently working on my MS in Human Centered Design and Engineering (HCDE) 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. With a visual design background, I’m doing my best to learn more about UX research to become more rounded as a product designer.

... 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 currently working on my MS in Human Centered Design and Engineering (HCDE) 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. With a visual design background, I’m doing my best to learn more about UX research to become more rounded as a product designer.

... 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 currently working on my MS in Human Centered Design and Engineering (HCDE) 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. With a visual design background, I’m doing my best to learn more about UX research to become more rounded as a product designer.

... 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 want to 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 want to 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 want to 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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© 2026 by yours truly

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