I am Trung Nguyen, a design and brand strategist with over 15 years in the creative industry. I founded NAR 8 Studio and an innovation design venture in Vietnam, and I am currently based in Vancouver, Canada as a permanent resident, collaborating across Vietnam, the US, and Canada. I specialize in brand identity, design strategy, and leading cross-functional creative teams to deliver impactful campaigns for global brands. I am passionate about inclusive, empathy-driven design and helping diverse voices be heard. My work spans branding, product innovation, and advertising campaigns for organizations like Kimberly-Clark, Unilever, and Coca-Cola. I enjoy mentoring teams, building scalable design processes, and translating business goals into compelling visual narratives that resonate across cultures.

Trung Nguyen

I am Trung Nguyen, a design and brand strategist with over 15 years in the creative industry. I founded NAR 8 Studio and an innovation design venture in Vietnam, and I am currently based in Vancouver, Canada as a permanent resident, collaborating across Vietnam, the US, and Canada. I specialize in brand identity, design strategy, and leading cross-functional creative teams to deliver impactful campaigns for global brands. I am passionate about inclusive, empathy-driven design and helping diverse voices be heard. My work spans branding, product innovation, and advertising campaigns for organizations like Kimberly-Clark, Unilever, and Coca-Cola. I enjoy mentoring teams, building scalable design processes, and translating business goals into compelling visual narratives that resonate across cultures.

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I am Trung Nguyen, a design and brand strategist with over 15 years in the creative industry. I founded NAR 8 Studio and an innovation design venture in Vietnam, and I am currently based in Vancouver, Canada as a permanent resident, collaborating across Vietnam, the US, and Canada. I specialize in brand identity, design strategy, and leading cross-functional creative teams to deliver impactful campaigns for global brands.

I am passionate about inclusive, empathy-driven design and helping diverse voices be heard. My work spans branding, product innovation, and advertising campaigns for organizations like Kimberly-Clark, Unilever, and Coca-Cola. I enjoy mentoring teams, building scalable design processes, and translating business goals into compelling visual narratives that resonate across cultures.

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Experience Level

Work Experience

Founder/Creative Strategist at NAR 8 Studio
January 1, 2017 - Present
Founded and led a design studio focused on brand identity and strategy. Directed cross-functional teams, developed design pipelines, and identified new business opportunities. Delivered advertising campaigns and branding projects for over 50 accounts, including crafting narratives and visuals that align with client goals.
Co-Founder/Design Director at Ogilvy & Mather
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2017
Worked as a creative consultant and design leader, shaping bespoke brand strategies and product innovations for clients in Vietnam. Led cross-functional teams across creative, client service, and finance for branding projects.

Education

Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication with Second Class Honors at University of Technology, Sydney
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2006

Qualifications

DAS / Design & Art School
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2026
Typography & Branding Short Course: Introduction to Typography
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet