Activities
Humans of Fulbright. June 2024. The Fulbright bachelor’s degree in my hands marks my seven-year achievement of self-discovery. Vietnamese version.
Fulbright’s News. February 2021. How a writing course at Fulbright turns into a lovely artistic adventure.
Giáo Dục và Thời Đại Online. March 2021. Nghiên Cứu về Rap Việt Chinh Phục Euréka 2020
Thanh Niên. December 2020. Chàng Trai 9X Đưa Rap Việt Vào… đề Tài Nghiên Cứu.
Sinh viên Việt Nam. December 2020. Nghiên Cứu Dòng Chảy Văn Hóa Dân Gian Trong Rap Việt Giành Giải Nhì Euréka.
Online series (co)host:
-
In The Culture - produced by Việt Hiphop (September 2023 – December 2023)
- Episode 1: On some contemporary misunderstandings in Vietnamese rap and hip hop scene (Guests: Bboy Sơn Clown and Kidie13). Vietnamese.
- Episode 2: Folklore and Hip Hop culture (Guests: Kazanalam and Karma Cudi). Vietnamese.
- Episode 3: Conflict Graffiti (Guest: Dr. John Lennon, University of South Florida). Worldwide edition, English.
Event coordinator:
- Người trẻ và Giới (Youth and Gender). A public lecture series in collaboration with the Southern Branch of Vietnam Women’s Publishing House. Local news reports: VOV World, VOV2, Dân Trí.
- Se Sẻ Chứ - Trên những chuyến tàu. A music night celebrating the couple Lư Quang Vũ & Xuân Quỳnh. Fulbright University Vietnam, April 2021.
- Chắp một trống canh. A Poetry-Music Night celebrating Nguyễn Du’s Tale of Kieu, December 2020.
In Vietnam:
- The Green Summer Voluntary Campaign, VNU-HCMUSSH (July – August 2018)
- The Spring Voluntary Campaign, VNU-HCMUSSH (December 2017 – January 2018)
In Hawaiʻi, USA - Completed 80.25 hours of community service with various types of activities:
- The 42nd Okinawan Festival (Sep. 1, 2024)
- Community Day at UH Mānoa's School of Hawaiian Knowledge (Sep. 7, 2024)
- The 19th Hawaii Book & Music Festival (Sep. 19, 2024)
- Aloha Harvest Kaka'ako Farmer's Market (Saturdays)
- Bread Day - Food Security Task Force’s Program (Wednesdays)
- EWC's The Exchange and The Arts Program (varied).
- Postgraduate studies mentorship for Vietnamese students (virtually by appointment)
- On-campus Vietnamese tutoring
Freelance Graphic Designer (September 2017 – ongoing)
- Design and develop engaging graphic elements for client websites, social media platforms, and product packaging, including custom logos, posters, online promotional materials, and other illustrations.
- Collaborate with clients to develop engaging graphic design solutions based on market trends, brand identity, and target demographics.
- Vietnam’s Student Association, Faculty of Literature, VNU-HCM: various products (2017-2019)
- Office of Communication and Enterprise Relations, VNU-HCM: various products (2017-2019)
- 2018 TEDxUSSH Event: various products (2018)
- Ho Chi Minh City’s Center of Journalism: Logo and branding package (2019)
- Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Information and Communications: COVID-19 Safety Guideline Poster (2020)
- YSEALI Academy at Fulbright University Vietnam (2021-2023)
View portfolio for example products: https://issuu.com/tiennguyenm/docs/tien_nguyen_portfolio_design