Hannah Vy Nguyen is a User Experience Designer and Researcher who draws on experience across industry & academia to create thoughtful, human-centered experiences.
She approaches complex problems with a balance of research, practical thinking, and creative exploration. Currently based in Philadelphia, PA.
previously worked with:
URBN (URBAN OUTFITTERS, INC)
URBN (URBAN OUTFITTERS, INC)
SECURIAN FINANCIAL
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY / NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
About
I’m Hannah Vy Nguyen (she/her), a human-centered Designer & Researcher based in Philadelphia, PA with 3+ years of experience in driving research-led design for products and platforms. Starting in January 2027, I will be pursuing my Master of Science in Computer Science with a specialization in Human-Computer Interaction at Georgia Institute of Technology.
My background spans development, design, and research across organizations including SAP, Securian Financial, and Temple University’s Human-Computer Interaction Lab, where my work contributed to four co-authored HCI publications. This blend of research rigor and real-world application shapes how I approach design: thoughtful, grounded, and impact-driven.
Beyond my 9-5, I work on growing the Philly tech and design community. I serve as 2026 Chair of ACM SIGCHI Philadelphia (PhillyCHI), where our goal is to increase accessible/low-cost UX education, professional development, and community programming across the region. I also served on the organizing committee of a major HCI conference, leading design for the ACM Conversational User Interfaces Conference (CUI 2026) in Bremen, Germany.
Outside of design, you’ll usually find me hopping between neighborhood cafés (I have many favorites!), listening to indie rock, and finding inspiration in everyday design!
