Inspired by Derek Sivers, this page is a “public declaration of my priorities”! So what am I doing? Where am I going? What in the world are you up to, Lily Van?
Academic:
This semester I’m learning about:
Human-centered design
Interactive media design
Life-drawing
Art history of the Italian renaissance
Personal:
Currently lead UX/UI designer for Cuteness Technology’s app “PuppeToons”
Freelance illustration & design work
Hopefully working on my first children’s book!
Creating merchandise for my brand
Taking care of my mental health
Expanding my cooking knowledge (not to brag but I can make some killer pasta from scratch)
Working on my portfolio, and actively applying to internships!
Doing work I care about
This year I made it a goal to be more active with people, with community! Over the years I have done volunteer work for the Vietnamese-American and Asian American community, and hopefully this year I can engage even more.
Reading
My Solo Exchange Diary (Volume 1 & 2) by Kabi Nagata