I'm a product designer with a background in psychology and therapy, which helps me listen thoughtfully, see from others' perspectives, and design with care rather than assumptions. I’m passionate about creating digital solutions that feel purposeful and natural for users. My people-first mindset has driven me to develop UX/UI designs that truly meet real human needs. With experience leading design projects, collaborating cross-functionally, and adapting quickly to constraints, I focus on delivering impactful outcomes and building strong stakeholder engagement. I continuously strive to blend strategic planning with empathetic design to help products succeed.

Dennis Nguyen

I'm a product designer with a background in psychology and therapy, which helps me listen thoughtfully, see from others' perspectives, and design with care rather than assumptions. I’m passionate about creating digital solutions that feel purposeful and natural for users. My people-first mindset has driven me to develop UX/UI designs that truly meet real human needs. With experience leading design projects, collaborating cross-functionally, and adapting quickly to constraints, I focus on delivering impactful outcomes and building strong stakeholder engagement. I continuously strive to blend strategic planning with empathetic design to help products succeed.

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I’m a product designer with a background in psychology and therapy, which helps me listen thoughtfully, see from others’ perspectives, and design with care rather than assumptions. I’m passionate about creating digital solutions that feel purposeful and natural for users. My people-first mindset has driven me to develop UX/UI designs that truly meet real human needs.

With experience leading design projects, collaborating cross-functionally, and adapting quickly to constraints, I focus on delivering impactful outcomes and building strong stakeholder engagement. I continuously strive to blend strategic planning with empathetic design to help products succeed.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Work Experience

Product Designer at Moara
April 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025
Redesigned SaaS homepage UI to guide users toward a key AI feature, delivering quick wins with limited testing time. Identified bigger UX issues, analyzed platform behaviors, and affinity mapped user pain points to plan longer-term solutions. Reworked end-to-end user journey with wireframes, prototypes, and a lightweight design system. Proposed two strategies including quick fixes and user flow restructure leading to strong stakeholder engagement and co-founder buy-in. Collaborated with development and sales teams to ensure technical feasibility and alignment with business goals.
UX Designer (Lead) at Gunam
August 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024
Led design for a mental health platform launched in 4 weeks, balancing strategic planning with tight timelines. Scoped and prioritized design goals, conducted user interviews and stakeholder sessions to define MVP features. Designed responsive wireframes and interactive prototypes early to align teams and gather developer feedback. Delegated design tasks and led iterative reviews with a designer to ensure alignment with user needs and launch goals. Created a design system and led post-launch handoff sessions. Achieved over 40,000 user engagements within three months post-launch.
UX/UI Designer at Salon Serenity
June 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024
Redesigned local salon’s website to improve brand identity alignment, mobile responsiveness, and intuitive UX. Collaborated with client to define business goals and translate them into actionable UI solutions supporting customer decisions and workflow. Conducted user interviews, defined personas, identified booking pain points, and designed flows to improve navigation and task completion. Wireframed, prototyped, and usability tested to reduce cognitive load and streamline booking, resulting in twofold increase in user trust and engagement.
Behavioral Interventionist at Cortica
September 1, 2022 - March 31, 2024
Delivered 1:1 behavioral interventions for neurodivergent children, adapting strategies based on individual needs. Conducted qualitative assessments and pattern tracking to inform customized care plans supporting development and self-autonomy. Collaborated with therapists and families to ensure consistent, empathetic interventions. Iterated care strategies using real-time feedback, shaping a user-centered mindset foundational to UX research and design.
IT/Computer Engineer at Alpha & Omega Computers
October 1, 2017 - May 31, 2020
Provided technical support to small businesses, resolving hardware, software, and network issues. Consulted with clients to identify operational pain points and delivered tailored tech solutions improving efficiency and reliability. Installed and configured devices including PCs, routers, and printers while designing scalable network infrastructures. Served as liaison between clients and development teams to ensure technical specifications met user needs.

Education

UX/UI Design at Designlab
January 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025
Psychology at Minot State University
September 1, 2019 - May 31, 2021

Qualifications

UX/UI Design Training
January 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Healthcare, Professional Services, Education