hi there! my name is chi hoang 🌺
I'm a Product and UI/UX designer and creative problem-solver passionate about building intuitive, accessible experiences that make a real impact. With over 2 and a half years of hands-on experience—from guiding cross-functional teams on career exploration tools to optimizing user interfaces for mission-driven businesses—I thrive on transforming thoughtful research into meaningful, human-centered design.
My work is guided by core values of accessibility, inclusion, and empathy. Whether it's designing a sustainable habit-tracking app, building clear dashboards, or crafting advocacy content, I gravitate toward projects that blend creativity, impact, and clarity.
I studied Cognitive Science (Human-Computer Iteraction) and Economics at UC Santa Cruz, where I first fell in love with the intersection of human behavior and design. That foundation continues to shape how I approach every project—with curiosity, intention, and a drive to design for good!
things i like:
🧶 crochet: i love crocheting coasters, laptop cases, pouches, and much more!
🧗 climbing: the feeling i get when i successfully complete a route is unmatched.
🎨 painting: my favorite thing to paint are portraits. i believe that art lets us focus and highlight the unique beauty and details in anyone or anything!
🎞️ tv/film: my favorites are: parks and recreation, only murders in the building, because this is my first life, fleabag, derry girls. i also love the movies: the grand budapest hotel and the intern!
📚 reading: my favorite books at the moment are the seven husbands of evelyn hugo and last night at the telegraph club.