Tanner Nguyen

UX/UI Designer | UX Designer for NASA/Amentum Technology

United States

About

With over 5 years of experience in video production, I’ve always been passionate about storytelling and creating engaging, visual experiences that resonate with audiences. Over time, I realized that what I enjoyed most wasn’t just creating content - it was understanding how people interact with it, and how I could make that interaction more meaningful and intuitive. That realization led me to UX design. I completed the UX Design program through Designlab, where I developed hands-on skills in user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing. What excites me about UX is the opportunity to solve real problems through empathy, creativity, and data-driven decisions, building digital experiences that are not only functional but also intuitive and impactful. Currently, I work as a User Experience Designer at Amentum supporting NASA, where I collaborate with scientists, engineers, and developers to design web-based tools for mission planning and complex scientific data. My work focuses on simplifying technical information into clear, usable interfaces, as well as contributing to design systems that ensure consistency and scalability across products. My background in video production gives me a strong foundation in visual hierarchy, storytelling, and cross-functional collaboration. I bring a user-first mindset, a detail-oriented design approach, and a drive to continuously learn, iterate, and deliver thoughtful solutions. I’m especially drawn to teams that value collaboration, creative thinking, and making a meaningful impact through design.

Experience

  • User Experience Designer at Amentum
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    • Collaborate within a cross-functional team of NASA scientists, engineers, and flight controllers to design user-centered web interfaces and prototypes for complex science datasets supporting International Space Station and Artemis missions • Design and iterate on feature enhancements for the EVA Mission System Software, improving usability, workflow efficiency, and clarity in high-stakes operational environments • Create data visualizations and interface designs that translate complex scientific and mission data into intuitive, actionable insights for users • Develop and maintain design systems for mission control operations, including reusable components, interaction patterns, and visual standards to ensure consistency, scalability, and alignment with engineering workflows

  • Video Production Specialist at Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
    Apr 2022 - Jan 2026 · 3 yrs 10 mos

    • Manage end-to-end creative projects for district-wide communications—ranging from promotional campaigns and educational videos to internal training and community engagement content—delivering over 15 multimedia assets per quarter through a structured, user-focused workflow • Leverage performance insights and audience behavior data to iterate on content strategy across social platforms—optimizing timing, format, and messaging through a user-centered lens—which led to a 25% increase in reach and a 15% boost in video engagement • Produce and edit visual content with a focus on accessibility, visual hierarchy, and brand consistency—leading to a 40% increase in user engagement across internal training and community-facing platforms • Direct live, public-facing broadcasts for district events, managing visuals, audio, and real-time production to deliver an engaging, accessible experience for a broad and diverse audience

  • User Experience Designer at BeavsHub
    Dec 2024 - Apr 2025 · 5 mos

    • Designed and launched a live academic planning platform OSU CS student, improving course discoverability and usability through structured peer reviews and visual planning tools—resulting in 30% fewer course selection errors during testing • Collaborated directly with the stakeholder of Beavshub to redesign an existing product, aligning the interface with OSU’s digital brand standards for consistency and trust—leading to improved user trust and consistency across platforms • Conducted user research, interviews, and usability testing with OSU students to identify the pain points and validate the design solutions across multiple interactions—yielding actionable insights that informed multiple design iterations • Built and developed a high-fidelity prototype into a functioning web app hosted live on https://beavs-hub.vercel.app/ using real student feedback to drive continues improvement

  • Multimedia & Visual Design at University of Houston
    Apr 2021 - Apr 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams—including designers, writers, and marketers—to ensure multimedia content aligned with brand guidelines, supported consistent user experience, and effectively communicated across digital touchpoints through a user-centered design approach. • Designed and produced engaging multimedia assets—including videos, animations, and digital graphics—that supported university-wide marketing initiatives, enhanced user engagement, and maintained visual consistency across digital platforms. • Contributed to digital campaign planning by creating targeted assets for email, web, and social media—helping expand audience reach and improve engagement metrics • Incorporated user feedback and performance data to iterate on creative strategies, resulting in more impactful, audience-centered communications