Vinh Pho
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Paul Buczek
Vinh was very creative and detail oriented. His craftsmanship was superb and positive made him a joy to work with. If a full-time position became available I would most definitely recommend Vinh.
Katherine Bennett
Vinh was my student in my design research course and showed such considerable mastery of the skills that I invited him to be my TA afterward. As a student, he collaborated effectively and energetically with his team, who were high performers that term. As a TA, he communicated well with the students, working with them during and between classes. Vinh shows interest and aptitude for managing creative teams, and strove to use his experience as TA to sharpen his abilities in this area. The students responded well, and it was clear that they saw him as an effective leader. I expect that he will do well as both a collaborator and a leader in design teams in the future, and his aptitude for design research will provide a solid foundation of inspiration for him and any team that he works with.
Paul Buczek
Vinh was very creative and detail oriented. His craftsmanship was superb and positive made him a joy to work with. If a full-time position became available I would most definitely recommend Vinh.
Katherine Bennett
Vinh was my student in my design research course and showed such considerable mastery of the skills that I invited him to be my TA afterward. As a student, he collaborated effectively and energetically with his team, who were high performers that term. As a TA, he communicated well with the students, working with them during and between classes. Vinh shows interest and aptitude for managing creative teams, and strove to use his experience as TA to sharpen his abilities in this area. The students responded well, and it was clear that they saw him as an effective leader. I expect that he will do well as both a collaborator and a leader in design teams in the future, and his aptitude for design research will provide a solid foundation of inspiration for him and any team that he works with.
Paul Buczek
Vinh was very creative and detail oriented. His craftsmanship was superb and positive made him a joy to work with. If a full-time position became available I would most definitely recommend Vinh.
Katherine Bennett
Vinh was my student in my design research course and showed such considerable mastery of the skills that I invited him to be my TA afterward. As a student, he collaborated effectively and energetically with his team, who were high performers that term. As a TA, he communicated well with the students, working with them during and between classes. Vinh shows interest and aptitude for managing creative teams, and strove to use his experience as TA to sharpen his abilities in this area. The students responded well, and it was clear that they saw him as an effective leader. I expect that he will do well as both a collaborator and a leader in design teams in the future, and his aptitude for design research will provide a solid foundation of inspiration for him and any team that he works with.
Paul Buczek
Vinh was very creative and detail oriented. His craftsmanship was superb and positive made him a joy to work with. If a full-time position became available I would most definitely recommend Vinh.
Katherine Bennett
Vinh was my student in my design research course and showed such considerable mastery of the skills that I invited him to be my TA afterward. As a student, he collaborated effectively and energetically with his team, who were high performers that term. As a TA, he communicated well with the students, working with them during and between classes. Vinh shows interest and aptitude for managing creative teams, and strove to use his experience as TA to sharpen his abilities in this area. The students responded well, and it was clear that they saw him as an effective leader. I expect that he will do well as both a collaborator and a leader in design teams in the future, and his aptitude for design research will provide a solid foundation of inspiration for him and any team that he works with.
Experience
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Session Goods
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United States
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder & COO
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مايو 2018 - - الحالي
At Session, we believe the pursuit of pleasure and indulgence should be savored and celebrated. We believe that relaxation is key to living a happy life. We believe in creating products that spark joy.We push boundaries through the marriage of good design, high-quality materials, and thoughtful details to multiply and enhance your satisfaction during your moments of indulgence. At Session, we believe the pursuit of pleasure and indulgence should be savored and celebrated. We believe that relaxation is key to living a happy life. We believe in creating products that spark joy.We push boundaries through the marriage of good design, high-quality materials, and thoughtful details to multiply and enhance your satisfaction during your moments of indulgence.
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Blue Shield of California
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United States
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Innovation
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يوليو 2020 - نوفمبر 2021
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IDEO
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United States
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Design Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Lab Director
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يوليو 2019 - يوليو 2020
Led a key client initiative within the medicinal wellness space — joint IDEO and client C-suite tackling multiple streams of work that shifting company business strategy & core ethos. Helping build an e-commerce ecosystem, education platform and define complex systems that thousands of consumers and businesses are using today.
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Senior Design Lead
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يونيو 2018 - يوليو 2020
Leading & managing multidisciplinary teams helping companies define unmet needs and challenging boundaries that steers visions and designs solutions grounded in human-centered design. The projects I have led range from quick sprints with startups to year+ long projects simultaneously embedded across multiple studios globally — in the sectors of; tech, beauty, health/wellness, mobility, CPG, medicinal, culinary, retail, and entertainment.My Focus at IDEO:-Leading & building high-functioning multidisciplinary teams including; industrial, interaction/visual designers, researchers, engineers, business designers, and data scientists. -Developed long-lasting client relationships-Manager and career mentor to junior and senior-level designers-Content leadership and guidance across design disciplines-Concept, prototyping digital, and physical design solutions grounded in consumer insights.
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Design Lead
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يناير 2017 - يونيو 2018
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Principal Industrial Designer
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يناير 2015 - يناير 2017
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Senior Industrial Designer
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أغسطس 2013 - يناير 2015
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California College of the Arts
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United States
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Senior Lecturer
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سبتمبر 2017 - ديسمبر 2017
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Stanford University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Lecturer
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يناير 2017 - أبريل 2017
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Eight Inc.
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United States
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Industrial Designer
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مارس 2012 - أغسطس 2013
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ArtCenter College of Design
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Product Design 2 TA
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سبتمبر 2011 - ديسمبر 2011
Assisting in student development of user/insight research, form exploration, and presentation skills.
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Advanced Product 3 TA
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سبتمبر 2011 - ديسمبر 2011
Development of creating value with design, and capturing that value within a range of business models. Build awareness of the entire product-business ecosystem and how to increase personal influence, marketability, and ability to bring ideas to market.
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Art Center Motorcycle Club
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سبتمبر 2010 - سبتمبر 2011
Co-President/Co-creator of the Art Center Motorcycle Club. A group dedicated to the restoration, maintaining, and tinkering of vintage motorcycles. The core motivational drive for this project is to expand on a lifestyle and create a local community of experts and students who share the same interestswww.artcentermc.com
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Design Research TA
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سبتمبر 2010 - ديسمبر 2010
This course focuses on the information gathering, study, and analysis that product designers do to inspire and inform themselves at the start of, and during, the design process.
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Design Concept Advisor
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سبتمبر 2010 - ديسمبر 2010
Advising students of all majors with development in conceptualizing their ideas, expanding possibilities for solutions.
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Industrial Design Intern
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يونيو 2011 - سبتمبر 2011
Responsible for Human centric design with emphasis on form and function; worked in a multidisciplinary environment, connecting withclients and users to design, innovative and inspire solutions. Responsible for Human centric design with emphasis on form and function; worked in a multidisciplinary environment, connecting withclients and users to design, innovative and inspire solutions.
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Education
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2008 - 2011
ArtCenter College of Design
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INSEAD
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