hi, i'm
viv!
Born & raised in California’s Bay Area, I grew up witnessing all of the powerful stories and experiences shared by the diversity around me. As a proud first-gen college graduate and daughter of immigrants, I connected to my parents’ immigration story as they navigated a new landscape alongside an exciting, yet confusing, world of technology.
From here and my time in college, my dream has been to craft empowering human experiences, and leverage design and visual storytelling to foster meaningful connection and social impact, one pixel at a time!
With ~3 years of experience, I'm currently looking for my next design opportunity! Please don't hesitate to reach out with projects, open roles, or just to chat <3.
my philosophy +
design superpowers — just as visual design and research are
Curiousity
Always continue to ask “why” and “for who?”, and never let the learning stop. Go beyond what's given or known, and don't be afraid to dive deeper with each iteration.
Empathy
Stories and experiences hold power. Take time to understand our users' voices — they are more than data points, they are needs to be advocated for and empowered.
Community
Lean on our fellow designers, teams, and friends to craft, learn, and grow. Team culture experience should flourish alongside the work of user experience.
my current status /
what i've been up to off the clock
experimenting new matcha recipes for my dream home cafe
capturing the world on my Kodak Easyshare M883
building my vintage silver collection and all-black wardrobe
trying new food spots with friends to climb ranks on Beli
my design playlist +
inspiring me through late night Figma sessions
Life is Beautiful
Larry June
Dreams
Fleetwood Mac
Out of Time
Unflirt
Run Your Mouth
The Marias
Let Down
Radiohead
my experience /
all the roles & places that have helped me grow
Design & Communications Assistant
UC Davis Safety Services - Occupational Health
Jul 2024 - Sept 2025
Contract UX/UI Designer
Chevron
Apr - Jul 2025
UX/UI Project Mentor
Davis Design Interactive - Parse Team
Apr - Jun 2025
Contract UX/UI Designer
Circle
Jan - Apr 2025
Contract UX/UI Designer
BrandNetworks (BN)
Oct - Dec 2024
Client UX/UI Designer
Codelab Davis
Oct 2024 - Jul 2025
Lead UX/UI Designer
LingoHero
Jun - Sept 2024
Co-President
Davis Design Interactive
Mar 2024 - Mar 2025
UX/UI Designer
Davis Design Interactive
Sep 2022 - Jan 2024
Designer - Marketing Team
InPrint Magazine
Jan - Jun 2023
hi, i'm
viv!
Born & raised in California’s Bay Area, I grew up witnessing all of the powerful stories and experiences shared by the diversity around me. As a proud first-gen college graduate and daughter of immigrants, I connected to my parents’ immigration story as they navigated a new landscape alongside an exciting, yet confusing, world of technology.
From here and my time in college, my dream has been to craft empowering human experiences, and leverage design and visual storytelling to foster meaningful connection and social impact, one pixel at a time!
With ~3 years of experience, I'm currently looking for my next design opportunity! Please don't hesitate to reach out with projects, open roles, or just to chat <3.
my philosophy +
design superpowers — just as visual design and research are
Curiousity
Always continue to ask “why” and “for who?”, and never let the learning stop. Go beyond what's given or known, and don't be afraid to dive deeper with each iteration.
Empathy
Stories and experiences hold power. Take time to understand our users' voices — they are more than data points, they are needs to be advocated for and empowered.
Community
Lean on our fellow designers, teams, and friends to craft, learn, and grow. Team culture experience should flourish alongside the work of user experience.
my current status /
what i've been up to off the clock
experimenting new matcha recipes for my dream home cafe
capturing the world on my Kodak Easyshare M883
building my vintage silver collection and all-black wardrobe
trying new food spots with friends to climb ranks on Beli
my design playlist +
inspiring me through late night Figma sessions
Life is Beautiful
Larry June
Dreams
Fleetwood Mac
Let Down
Radiohead
Out of Time
Unflirt
Run Your Mouth
The Marias
my experience /
all the roles and places that have helped me grow
Design & Communications Assistant
UC Davis Safety Services - Occupational Health
Jul 2024 - Sept 2025
Contract UX/UI Designer
Chevron
Apr - Jul 2025
UX/UI Project Mentor
Davis Design Interactive - Parse Team
Apr - Jun 2025
Contract UX/UI Designer
Circle
Jan - Apr 2025
Contract UX/UI Designer
BrandNetworks (BN)
Oct - Dec 2024
UX/UI Designer - Client Teams
Codelab Davis
Oct 2024 - Jul 2025
Lead UX/UI Designer
LingoHero
Jun - Sept 2024
Co-President
Davis Design Interactive
Mar 2024 - Mar 2025
UX/UI Designer
Davis Design Interactive
Sep 2022 - Jan 2024
Designer - Marketing Team
InPrint Magazine
Jan - Jun 2023
hi, i'm
viv!
Born & raised in California’s Bay Area, I grew up witnessing all of the powerful stories and experiences shared by the diversity around me. As a proud first-gen college graduate and daughter of immigrants, I connected to my parents’ immigration story as they navigated a new landscape alongside an exciting, yet confusing, world of technology.
From here and my time in college, my dream has been to craft empowering human experiences, and leverage design and visual storytelling to foster meaningful connection and social impact, one pixel at a time!
With ~3 years of experience, I'm currently looking for my next design opportunity! Please don't hesitate to reach out with projects, open roles, or just to chat <3.
my philosophy +
design superpowers — just as visual design and research are
Curiousity
Always continue to ask “why” and “for who?”, and never let the learning stop. Go beyond what's given or known, and don't be afraid to dive deeper with each iteration.
Empathy
Stories and experiences hold power. Take time to understand our users' voices — they are more than data points, they are needs to be advocated for and empowered.
Community
Lean on our fellow designers, teams, and friends to craft, learn, and grow. Team culture experience should flourish alongside the work of user experience.
my current status /
what i've been up to off the clock
experimenting new matcha recipes for my dream home cafe
capturing the world on my Kodak Easyshare M883
building my vintage silver collection and all-black wardrobe
trying new food spots with friends to climb ranks on Beli
my design playlist +
inspiring me through late night Figma sessions
Life is Beautiful
Larry June
Dreams
Fleetwood Mac
Let Down
Radiohead
Out of Time
Unflirt
Run Your Mouth
The Marias
my experience /
all the roles and places that have helped me grow
Design & Communications Assistant
UC Davis Safety Services - Occupational Health
Jul 2024 - Sept 2025
Contract UX/UI Designer
Chevron
Apr - Jul 2025
UX/UI Project Mentor
Davis Design Interactive - Parse Team
Apr - Jun 2025
Contract UX/UI Designer
Circle
Jan - Apr 2025
Contract UX/UI Designer
BrandNetworks (BN)
Oct - Dec 2024
Client UX/UI Designer
Codelab Davis
Oct 2024 - Jul 2025
Lead UX/UI Designer
LingoHero
Jun - Sept 2024
Co-President
Davis Design Interactive
Mar 2024 - Mar 2025
UX/UI Designer
Davis Design Interactive
Sep 2022 - Jan 2024
Designer - Marketing Team
InPrint Magazine
Jan - Jun 2023
Davis Design Interactive Executive Board
Hosted UCD's first ever UX design-a-thon!
Photographing Saigon, Vietnam
One of my favorite SF eats!
Presenting @ CodeLab Presentations
Cafe hopping for good matcha
Exploring Yosemite