nice to meet you
I’m Brenda 👋🏼
a recent UC Berkeley grad, where I studied Data Science, CS + Design.
nice to meet you
I’m Brenda 👋🏼
a recent UC Berkeley grad, where I studied Data Science, CS + Design.
how did i get here
🧠 As an ex-neuroscience major, I was always driven by wanting to understand why people do the things they do. When I realized the pre-med route wasn't for me, I discovered another option that fueled my curiosity: the world of human-centered design.
🤝 In college, I joined Invention Corps at Berkeley and Cal Blueprint, two organizations dedicated to tech for social good. Through these orgs, I’ve led a design and research team for ThredUP’s mobile platform, spearheaded rebranding initiatives for 350 Bay Area, and was the sole designer for nonprofit Girls Write Now’s mobile app.
🗣 In all of these experiences, I was a constant advocate for my users, and wanted to ensure we were building a feature for the right reasons.
🐝 I was a product and brand intern for beehiiv, a B2B SaaS newsletter start-up by the first Morning Brew employees, where I pitched and spearheaded their entire rebranding. There, I discovered my interest in building products for the creator economy.
🤓 Constantly yearning for creative knowledge, I’m currently exploring web development and music technology at Hooktheory, a music AI start-up.
invention corps of berkeley
aka my first exposure to the world of product
mom & dad at disney world
the meaning behind my logo
growing up, my parents’ background strongly influenced who i am today. as the daughter of two chinese-vietnamese immigrants, i wanted to represent them in my work with the chinese-vietnamese name they gave me: yuán / duyen, meaning fate or opportunity in chinese and charming in vietnamese.
snacks 🍪
(bite-sized info about me)
in my free time, I...
take pictures of my food before eating
indulge in sappy romance stories
experiment with my dad’s 90s olympus film camera
lay in parks and cloud watch for hours
try my best to search for the joy and art in everyday life
a short story
what do i love
sunsets, clouds
swimming in the ocean
r&b and house music
yoga
houseplants
storytelling
adrenaline from unboxing smiskis
who am i, really?
curious
empathetic
romantic
independent
overthinker
human
recent obsessions
90’s romcoms, cartoon frogs, lego houseplants, fred again
currently reading
joy luck club by amy tan
attempting to
learn the guitar (it’s been 16 years)
nice to meet you
I’m Brenda 👋🏼
I’m Brenda 👋🏼
a recent UC Berkeley grad, where I studied Data Science, CS + Design.
a recent UC Berkeley grad, where I studied Data Science, CS + Design.
how did i get here
🧠 As an ex-neuroscience major, I was always driven by wanting to understand why people do the things they do. When I realized the pre-med route wasn't for me, I discovered another option that fueled my curiosity: the world of human-centered design.
🤝 In college, I joined Invention Corps at Berkeley and Cal Blueprint, two organizations dedicated to tech for social good. Through these orgs, I’ve led a design and research team for ThredUP’s mobile platform, spearheaded rebranding initiatives for 350 Bay Area, and was the sole designer for nonprofit Girls Write Now’s mobile app.
🗣 In all of these experiences, I was a constant advocate for my users, and wanted to ensure we were building a feature for the right reasons.
🐝 I was a product and brand intern for beehiiv, a B2B SaaS newsletter start-up by the first Morning Brew employees, where I pitched and spearheaded their entire rebranding. There, I discovered my interest in building products for the creator economy.
🤓 Constantly yearning for creative knowledge, I’m currently exploring full-stack development and music technology at Hooktheory, a music AI start-up.
invention corps of berkeley
aka my first exposure to the world of product
mom & dad at disney world
the meaning behind my logo
growing up, my parents’ background strongly influenced who i am today. as the daughter of two chinese-vietnamese immigrants, i wanted to represent them in my work with the chinese-vietnamese name they gave me: yuán / duyen, meaning fate or opportunity in chinese and charming in vietnamese.
snacks 🍪
(bite-sized info about me)
in my free time, I...
take pictures of my food before eating
indulge in sappy romance stories
experiment with my dad’s 90s olympus film camera
lay in parks and cloud watch for hours
try my best to search for the joy and art in everyday life
a short story
what do i love
sunsets, clouds
swimming in the ocean
r&b and house music
yoga
houseplants
storytelling
adrenaline from unboxing smiskis
who am i, really?
curious
empathetic
romantic
independent
overthinker
human
recent obsessions
90’s romcoms, cartoon frogs, lego houseplants, fred again
currently reading
joy luck club by amy tan
attempting to
learn the guitar (it’s been 16 years)