Kristen Duong

 

Hometown: Vietnam | Visit Me Here: Website 

About: Hello, my name is Kristen Duong. I'm a Dallas-based Designer + Illustrator. I specialize in creating interactive motion graphics and brand identities.

I was born in Vietnam and am proud of my cultural heritage. I believe in using my unique perspective and broad design experience to strengthen human connection and positively impact my community.

Fun Fact: I enjoy visiting museums and galleries and vibing to alternative RnB & groove playlists.

Unleashing a vibrant transformation with our rebranding and advertising campaign for Nutrish - Pet food and treat. Our design philosophy revolves around promoting a healthy, energetic lifestyle for your furry friends and creating an impactful pet-lover community where we share and help animals in need.

A title sequence for Alice in Wonderland uses compelling typography, imagery, color, texture, and sound to set the tone for its film or television show. Using typography as the “main star actor” to design a title sequence based on the thriller and sci-fi genre, the conflict between humanity versus technology, and the theme of death. Synchronize animated type with music, dialog, sound effects, or a combination of these to enhance the emotional experience. Link for video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5rw-WxXNLg 

Crafting a visual symphony for the Noguchi Museum brochure is where artistry meets inspiration, and every fold unfolds a story of serenity and sculptural brilliance. Explore the essence of Noguchi's timeless creations through the dynamic of typography, color blocking, and grid layouts. The choice of paper texture and Japanese-influenced book binding invites the audience to interact with the brochure and connect their imaginations as they are in the museum. 

Karesington project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to decreasing the high numbers of overdose deaths in Philadelphia. Establishing overdose prevention sites and promoting community care in gentrified areas of Philadelphia is crucial for protecting lives and fostering a healthier, more compassionate society. Accessible resources and community engagement can reduce harm from overdoses, support recovery, and create a safer, inclusive environment, leading to improved public health outcomes and community well-being.

Wholeful app aims to mitigate the ongoing food waste problem by providing information about food being purchased, recipes, award points, and price comparisons and allowing users to use leftover goods at home. By making these functions available to all kinds of shoppers, they can effectively understand and confidently choose foods for purchase to ensure that none goes to waste.

 

The typographic poster portrays the ever-changing process of solving mathematical problems on the chalkboard as a metaphor for life through all hardships and achievements. Viewers are encouraged to engage with each letter as it is meant to be explored, stimulating their visual sense and curiosity to imagine and develop connections with the information provided. The word 'problem' and the quotation by Soren Kierkegaard, "Life is not a problem to be solved but a reality to be experienced," are strategically placed to accomplish this.