Hello! Xin chào!

about Lan

Last updatedJun 2026

Going back in time

My childhood was shaped by the vibrant city of Hanoi, Vietnam, and the beautiful colours and souls within it. My outlook on both art and design is strongly influenced by the lived experiences of myself and others, as well as the media I consume.

I've always been a lover of visual storytelling. I used to spend summers drawing stop-motion videos, Adventure Time characters, and watching art tutorials on YouTube.

me and lil bro with our swag on in 2013
the old neighbourhood

My design journey

I'm drawn to art and design because of their flexibility and creative range. Besides experimenting with different mediums (acrylics, watercolour, gouache or digital art), I also enjoy trying new design tools and vibe-coding.

During my time at the University of Sydney, I found myself motivated to pursue design as a field that aligns with me fundamentally. I get to build things that I'm proud of and stay creative while doing it.

I'm also motivated by the idea that design can influence and drive real change, especially in areas that often overlook it, such as law or public systems.

an old gouache study, from before I knew what design was
playing with watercolour

Outside of design

Despite genuinely enjoying creating things in Figma, I also like to surround myself with nature, literature, and friends.

One of my favourite authors is Ocean Vuong. I'm also a huge musical fan (my favourite is "In The Heights").

with friends in the real world
long walks, no agenda

Experience & education

Side quests

Framer × SUEDE portfolio design competition guest list
Guest & judge at the Framer × SUEDE portfolio design competition
Pointing at a wall of painted cats on a Bangkok street
Spontaneous trip to Bangkok to pet stray cats
Playing a black thrifted ukulele
Learning to play a ukulele I thrifted at a random Vinnies
A game of Splendor Duel mid-play
Mastered Splendor Duel with a 400+ ELO

Let's connect.

If you have any questions or fun ideas, feel free to reach out :)

Full-time designer, occasional cat-lover.