Hey! I'm Amy Phan 💭

Hey! I'm Amy Phan 💭

I'm a designer based in Maryland with experience in brand design, web design, and illustration. I've worked as a professional in-house and freelance designer for over 5 years.

For my education, I have a B.A. in Visual Arts with a concentration in Graphic Design and a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). I also have received additional certificates and training courses related to design and tech development.

Languages I know

Languages I know

English (Fluent)

Dutch (Working proficiency)

Vietnamese (Elementary)

English (Fluent)

Dutch (Working proficiency)

Vietnamese (Elementary)

Awards/Certifications

Awards/Certifications

Linehan Artist Scholar Program Award

SkillsUSA Certificate of Achievement Statesman Leadership Award

Linehan Artist Scholar Program Award

SkillsUSA Certificate of Achievement Statesman Leadership Award

Learn more about me:

Resume

Resume

Why do I like design?
Why do I like design?

Growing up in the Netherlands, I fell in love with the beautiful visuals and bright colors of the tulips and modern art. At the same time, technology played a huge role in my life that allowed me to have access to a wide amount of information, such as teaching us new ways to communicate. I knew early on that I wanted to pursue a career that would further improve technology and design that is helpful, impactful, and meaningful.

I've dedicated my life to learning new mediums and methods to create visuals to help people understand more about our world - from illustrations to digital tools. 

Design Philosophy

Design Philosophy

1. Human-Centered Design
1. Human-Centered Design

I focus on understanding user needs and experiences. This approach is important to me because it ensures my work truly resonates with the people I’m designing for.

2. Iterative Approach
2. Iterative Approach

I constantly refine my work based on feedback and testing. This method allows me to be flexible and responsive, ensuring that the design evolves in alignment with user needs and expectations.

I constantly refine my work based on feedback and testing. This method allows me to be flexible and responsive, ensuring that the design evolves in alignment with user needs and expectations.

3. Impact and Clarity
3. Impact and Clarity

I strive to convey ideas effectively, ensuring that every element serves a purpose and resonates with the audience. By using clean layouts and thoughtful design choices, I aim to leave a lasting impression while making the content easy to understand.

I strive to convey ideas effectively, ensuring that every element serves a purpose and resonates with the audience. By using clean layouts and thoughtful design choices, I aim to leave a lasting impression while making the content easy to understand.

Outside of Design

Outside of Design

1. Traveling
1. Traveling

As a kid, I've always enjoyed traveling around the world. Exploring other countries has motivated me to unify people through design and technology.

2. Cooking and Baking
2. Cooking and Baking

I enjoy creating new food dishes that inspires me to better understand other cultures and traditions.

I enjoy creating new food dishes that inspires me to better understand other cultures and traditions.

3. Reading
3. Reading

Every book I’ve explored has challenged my beliefs and broadened my understanding of humanity. It also taught me to embrace empathy and curiosity.

Every book I’ve explored has challenged my beliefs and broadened my understanding of humanity. It also taught me to embrace empathy and curiosity.

These interests not only bring balance to my life but also inspire and enhance my work as a designer.

These interests not only bring balance to my life but also inspire and enhance my work as a designer.

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Want to collaborate?

My work is vibrant, hand-crafted, and professional in everyday whimsy. I’m currently scheduling clients for illustration, branding, and other design projects! Give me a holler if you think we can make something beautiful together.

Work with me

Work with me

Background image of a UMBC Review mockup product

Want to collaborate?

My work is vibrant, hand-crafted, and professional in everyday whimsy. I’m currently scheduling clients for illustration, branding, and other design projects! Give me a holler if you think we can make something beautiful together.

Work with me

Work with me

Background image of a UMBC Review mockup product

Want to collaborate?

My work is vibrant, hand-crafted, and professional in everyday whimsy. I’m currently scheduling clients for illustration, branding, and other design projects! Give me a holler if you think we can make something beautiful together.

Work with me

Work with me

Want to get in touch? Let’s chat

aphan@phanamy.com

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©2024 Amy Phan. All Rights Reserved.

Want to get in touch? Let’s chat

aphan@phanamy.com

LinkedIn

Github

©2024 Amy Phan. All Rights Reserved.

Want to get in touch? Let’s chat

aphan@phanamy.com

LinkedIn

Github

©2024 Amy Phan. All Rights Reserved.