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Hi! I’m a Vietnamese-American illustrator + designer based in Irvine, CA. I love all things colorful and whimsical, and I share this joy by putting it into the art that I create! I’m deeply passionate about the worlds surrounding museum practice as well as children’s literature, as I find immense value in reserving space for stories to be told and for voices to be heard, especially within our underrepresented communities. I earned my BFA in Illustration with a minor in art history at the California State University, Long Beach. Since then, I have put my skills in illustration, pattern work, and design into practice, as my work has been featured in major retailers such as Target, Staples, Walmart, Amazon, Office Depot, and more.…Hi! I’m a Vietnamese-American illustrator + designer based in Irvine, CA. I love all things colorful and whimsical, and I share this joy by putting it into the art that I create! I’m deeply passionate about the worlds surrounding museum practice as well as children’s literature, as I find immense value in reserving space for stories to be told and for voices to be heard, especially within our underrepresented communities. I earned my BFA in Illustration with a minor in art history at the California State University, Long Beach. Since then, I have put my skills in illustration, pattern work, and design into practice, as my work has been featured in major retailers such as Target, Staples, Walmart, Amazon, Office Depot, and more.

Sydney Huynh

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Hi! I’m a Vietnamese-American illustrator + designer based in Irvine, CA. I love all things colorful and whimsical, and I share this joy by putting it into the art that I create! I’m deeply passionate about the worlds surrounding museum practice as well as children’s literature, as I find immense value in reserving space for stories to be told and for voices to be heard, especially within our underrepresented communities. I earned my BFA in Illustration with a minor in art history at the California State University, Long Beach. Since then, I have put my skills in illustration, pattern work, and design into practice, as my work has been featured in major retailers such as Target, Staples, Walmart, Amazon, Office Depot, and more.…Hi! I’m a Vietnamese-American illustrator + designer based in Irvine, CA. I love all things colorful and whimsical, and I share this joy by putting it into the art that I create! I’m deeply passionate about the worlds surrounding museum practice as well as children’s literature, as I find immense value in reserving space for stories to be told and for voices to be heard, especially within our underrepresented communities. I earned my BFA in Illustration with a minor in art history at the California State University, Long Beach. Since then, I have put my skills in illustration, pattern work, and design into practice, as my work has been featured in major retailers such as Target, Staples, Walmart, Amazon, Office Depot, and more.

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Hi! I’m a Vietnamese-American illustrator + designer based in Irvine, CA. I love all things colorful and whimsical, and I share this joy by putting it into the art that I create!

I’m deeply passionate about the worlds surrounding museum practice as well as children’s literature, as I find immense value in reserving space for stories to be told and for voices to be heard, especially within our underrepresented communities.

I earned my BFA in Illustration with a minor in art history at the California State University, Long Beach. Since then, I have put my skills in illustration, pattern work, and design into practice, as my work has been featured in major retailers such as Target, Staples, Walmart, Amazon, Office Depot, and more.

Skills

Surface Pattern Design

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Surface Pattern Design

Expert

Book Illustration

Expert

Adobe InDesign

Expert

Character Design

Expert

Childrens Book Illustration

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Watercolour Illustration

Intermediate

Web Design

Intermediate

Stop Motion Animation

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Design Associate at Blue Sky the Color of Imagination

October 30, 2023 - July 11, 2025

- Worked within design and development team towards the production of planners, calendars, and other stationery items to be carried by major retailers, including Target, Staples, Walmart, Amazon, Office Depot, and Michaels - Specialized focus in surface pattern design, WGSN trend forecasting, and product development for a multitude of influencers, licensors, and in-house brands - Drove artwork + design for a major endcap placed in Target within first year - Produced original artwork for patterns, stickers, and stencils, created color palettes in CMYK + PMS, maintained asset libraries, led the development of trend and pattern boards, and organized product details through Centric PLM

Peer Advisor at CSULB School of Art Advising

April 1, 2022 - December 15, 2022

- Served as representative of CSULB's Fine Arts department for current and prospective students - Drove program-informative workshops, campus tours, and social media posts - Provided assistance in regards to class registration, schedule management, BA + BFA program inquiries, and academic credit fulfillment

Curatorial Intern at Los Angeles County Museum of Art

June 1, 2021 - June 15, 2021

- Co-curated a gallery exhibition with photographs from the Marjorie and Leonard Vernon Collection - Researched photographs and artists, wrote gallery text, designed a virtual gallery installation, and planned public outreach and workshops - Presented exhibition to Michael Govan (director of LACMA), the Vernon family, and museum staff

Teaching Assistant at Tustin Public Schools Foundation

June 15, 2016 - August 30, 2017

- Worked as a teaching assistant aiding kindergarten, first, second, seventh, and eighth grade art classes - Assisted in classroom management and daily lesson plans

Illustrator at Freelance

May 1, 2016 - Present

- Projects include coloring book spreads, children's books, portraiture, podcast covers, and landscapes in both digital and traditional media - Works intimately within the parameters laid out by each client in an attentive and timely manner

Freelance Illustrator at Self-Employed / Freelance

May 1, 2016 - Present

Freelance illustration: coloring books, children's books, portraits, podcast covers, and landscapes in digital and traditional media. Works in a timely and attentive manner with client parameters.

Co-Curator at Andrew W. Mellon Summer Academy, LACMA

June 1, 2021 - Present

Co-curated a gallery exhibition with photographs from the Vernon Collection; Researched photographs and artists, wrote gallery wall text, designed a virtual gallery installation, and planned public outreach and workshops.

Advising Representative at CSULB School of Art Advising

December 1, 2022 - September 22, 2025

Served as representative of CSULB's Fine Art department for current and prospective students; organized program-informed workshops, campus tours, and social media posts; assisted with class registration, schedule management, BA + BFA inquiries, and academic credit fulfillment.

Independent Project: Children's Book Illustration at Self-Employed / Independent Project

September 1, 2023 - September 22, 2025

Hired to illustrate and design an independently published 18-page biography titled Was Dad a Superhero?

Designer / Project Lead at Blue Sky The Color of Imagination

July 1, 2025 - September 22, 2025

Work with design and development team toward production of planners, calendars, and other stationery for major retailers including Target, Staples, Walmart, Amazon, Office Depot, and Michaels; focus on surface pattern design; trend forecasting; product development for influencers, licensees, and in-house brands; artwork aimed for major retailers including Target within the first year.