Hi, I’m Stacey Nguyen, a Product Designer focused on UX/UI design and research. I’m pursuing a B.S. in Human-Centered Design & Engineering (HCDE) at the University of Washington with a Data Science minor, and I relish turning user insights into intuitive, accessible digital interfaces. My hands-on experience spans aerospace, AI, and academic research, where I’ve collaborated with cross-functional teams to ship meaningful products. Beyond work, I enjoy growing the HCDE community—leading social media, organizing events, and mentoring peers. I’m excited to bring curiosity, collaboration, and a systems-minded approach to a design team building inclusive experiences.

Stacey Nguyen

Hi, I’m Stacey Nguyen, a Product Designer focused on UX/UI design and research. I’m pursuing a B.S. in Human-Centered Design & Engineering (HCDE) at the University of Washington with a Data Science minor, and I relish turning user insights into intuitive, accessible digital interfaces. My hands-on experience spans aerospace, AI, and academic research, where I’ve collaborated with cross-functional teams to ship meaningful products. Beyond work, I enjoy growing the HCDE community—leading social media, organizing events, and mentoring peers. I’m excited to bring curiosity, collaboration, and a systems-minded approach to a design team building inclusive experiences.

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Hi, I’m Stacey Nguyen, a Product Designer focused on UX/UI design and research. I’m pursuing a B.S. in Human-Centered Design & Engineering (HCDE) at the University of Washington with a Data Science minor, and I relish turning user insights into intuitive, accessible digital interfaces. My hands-on experience spans aerospace, AI, and academic research, where I’ve collaborated with cross-functional teams to ship meaningful products.

Beyond work, I enjoy growing the HCDE community—leading social media, organizing events, and mentoring peers. I’m excited to bring curiosity, collaboration, and a systems-minded approach to a design team building inclusive experiences.

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Work Experience

Personal Stylist Assistant at Nordstrom
July 1, 2025 - Present
Supported a platinum-paced setter stylist who generated $1.7M in sales in 2025, coordinating 10-20+ weekly client appointments and managing merchandise prep, fitting room readiness, and inventory checks to ensure smooth client experiences. Served as a regular client-facing point of contact, independently handling styling questions and appointment follow-ups, while using purchase history and product knowledge to support client retention.
UX Design Intern at Boeing
January 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025
Identified critical accessibility gaps in air travel by conducting 8 interviews with visually impaired travelers, synthesizing findings into affinity maps, personas, and journey maps for AeroAccess. Translated research into a 15-screen high-fidelity Figma prototype redesigning navigation, entertainment, and onboard assistance workflows for visually impaired passengers. Presented findings and design recommendations to Boeing stakeholders and the UW HCDE Showcase, sparking broader discussions on accessibility standards for digital interfaces.
Creative Manager at HCDE Student Association
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Grew the organization’s social media presence by 200+ followers through content creation and community-focused engagement campaigns. Coordinated networking and professional development events, collaborating with student leaders and industry partners to support HCDE student engagement.
UX Design Intern at Sooch.AI
June 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Redesigned core enterprise banking workflows, simplifying navigation and reducing user complexity across multiple entry points. Created a foundational design system of 20+ reusable components from scratch, later adopted by the design team to improve consistency and scalability. Designed high-fidelity prototypes in Figma across four core workflows (AI prompt generation, template selection, custom build, and RFP management), gathering stakeholder feedback to iterate on usability and clarity across workflows.
UX Researcher at Direct Research Group | University of Washington
December 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024
Conducted qualitative research including user interviews, workshops, and usability testing with 15+ participants for Forest Health Watch to diagnose barriers to long-term volunteer engagement. Applied STEEP analysis to assess external factors shaping volunteer retention, directly informing the design of a gamified engagement tool delivered to the organization as an actionable, long-term solution.

Education

B.S. Human-Centered Design & Engineering (HCDE), Data Science Minor at University of Washington
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Retail, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Manufacturing