Nguyễn
Designing future-ready digital experiences

Hello, I'mNguyễn Mạnh Hùng

Senior Frontend Engineer & Creative Technologist

I craft immersive web experiences at the intersection of performance, storytelling, and thoughtful interaction.

Open for consulting and remote projects from Jan 2026
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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About

Rooted in empathy, powered by craft

Over the past 7+ years, I've helped startups and global brands transform ambitious ideas into award-winning digital products. My focus lies in building resilient frontend architectures, leading cross-functional teams, and elevating brand narratives through rich, interactive storytelling.

Guiding mission

Blend purposeful design with scalable engineering to launch experiences that feel human, inclusive, and blazingly fast.

Empathy and user-first thinking
Performance as a core design principle
Accessibility without compromise
Continuous learning and mentorship

Core capabilities

Frontend Engineering

React & Next.jsTypeScriptFramer Motion & GSAPThree.js & WebGLTailwind CSSDesign Systems

Product & Strategy

UX ResearchStory-driven prototypingDesign leadershipStakeholder facilitationData-informed iterations

Tools & Platforms

Figma & FigJamNotion & LinearVercel & NetlifyPlaywright & VitestGA4 & Mixpanel

Certifications

2023

Google UX Design Professional Certificate

Google

2022

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Amazon Web Services

2021

Scrum Professional Product Owner

Scrum.org

Projects

Selected Work

A curated mix of product launches, immersive brand sites, and experimental playgrounds that highlight my end-to-end ownership—from research to production.

Aurora XR headset landing page preview
Category · Immersive Marketing

Aurora XR Launch

Conceptualized and delivered a cinematic landing experience for the Aurora XR headset launch with real-time 3D visualizations and dynamic storytelling.

  • Achieved 3.2× conversion uplift within the first week
  • Coordinated cross-team narrative between design, 3D, and engineering
  • Optimized WebGL assets to load under 2.5s on 4G networks
Next.jsThree.jsFramer MotionWeb WorkersCloudinary
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Pulse analytics dashboard in dual theme view
Category · Product Design & Build

Pulse Analytics Platform

Led the design system and frontend build for a growth analytics platform serving 120k+ daily active users with real-time dashboards.

  • Reduced onboarding friction by 46% through guided flows
  • Introduced design tokens that cut build time for new features by 30%
  • Implemented dark/light theming with accessibility AA compliance
ReactNext.js App RouterRechartsRadix UIStorybook
Open Live App
Sonder Studio homepage with animated typography
Category · Creative Technology

Sonder Studio Brand Refresh

Partnered with a boutique agency to reimagine their digital presence with playful micro-interactions, scroll-driven narratives, and editorial typography.

  • Won Awwwards Site of the Day (Dec 2024)
  • Built custom CMS modules enabling marketing team autonomy
  • Implemented multi-language support for English, Vietnamese, and Japanese
Next.jsContentfulFramer MotionLenisLottie
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Experience

Experience & Education

2022Present

Flowspace Labs

Role: Senior Frontend Engineer

Driving the frontend engineering roadmap for a real-time collaboration suite with 2M+ users.

Highlights

  • Architected migration to Next.js App Router with zero downtime
  • Introduced automated visual regression testing reducing production bugs by 40%
  • Mentored a squad of 6 engineers and designers across APAC and EU timezones

Tooling

Next.jsTypeScriptWebRTCPlaywrightGraphQL
20192022

Studio Nebula

Role: Lead Product Designer

Led product discovery and prototyping for immersive retail experiences across SEA markets.

Highlights

  • Piloted AR try-on experience boosting time-on-site by 62%
  • Built modular design system adopted by partner agencies
  • Hosted quarterly workshops on inclusive design for retail partners

Tooling

FigmaReactThree.jsNotionMiro
20162019

Freelance

Role: Creative Frontend Developer

Partnered with founders and artists to launch digital-first storytelling experiences.

Highlights

  • Delivered 25+ portfolio and e-commerce sites with custom interactions
  • Collaborated with illustrators to build interactive editorial pieces
  • Maintained 95% client satisfaction with agile delivery loops

Tooling

GatsbyVueGSAPContentfulFirebase

Education

20122015

Bachelor of Design (Digital Media)

RMIT University Vietnam

Graduated with Distinction. Led the Creative Tech Society and organized the annual digital showcase.

20212021

Advanced UX Management

Interaction Design Foundation

Capstone focused on building inclusive workflows for cross-functional product teams.

Blog

Insights & Experiments

I write about design systems, creative technology, and practices that help teams ship impactful work.

October 2, 2025

Designing Motion Systems that Scale

A practical guide to aligning brand expression with engineering constraints when shipping motion-heavy products.

motiondesign systemsfrontend
8 min readRead article
August 18, 2025

Leveling up Accessibility in Next.js App Router

Lessons learned instrumenting automated audits, live regions, and focus management in large Next.js deployments.

accessibilitynext.jstooling
6 min readRead article
May 9, 2025

From Curiosity to Craft: Building a Creative Tech Career

Reflections on seven years of navigating creative tech roles, and frameworks that helped me grow intentionally.

careerleadershipmindset
10 min readRead article
Testimonials

Trusted by collaborators

"

An is a rare blend of visionary and builder. He translated abstract concepts into tangible experiences that moved both our clients and internal teams.

Linh Tran

Design Director, Sonder Studio

"

From architecture to micro-interactions, An consistently elevates our craft. His mentorship has grown our frontend discipline exponentially.

Samuel Green

Head of Product, Flowspace Labs

"

We relied on An to orchestrate multiple teams during a critical launch. The result exceeded every metric we set and felt truly premium.

Aya Nakamura

Creative Producer, Aurora XR

Recognition

Recognition & Community

Celebrating milestones and initiatives that keep me grounded in the creative tech community.

2024

Awwwards – Site of the Day

Awwwards

Recognized for the Sonder Studio microsite, highlighting innovative scroll choreography and editorial motion.

2023

Speaker – Web Directions Hover

Web Directions

Delivered a talk on building accessible motion systems for global audiences.

2021 - Present

Mentor – ADPList

ADPList

Providing 1:1 mentorship for early-career designers and developers worldwide.

Contact

Let’s collaborate

Share a brief about your project or invite me to speak. I typically respond within two business days.

Tell me about the problem you're solving and the impact you want to create. I'm especially excited about immersive storytelling, design systems, and purposeful product experiences.

Availability

Currently booking for Q1 2026 engagements.

Emailhello@manhhung.designPhone+84 908 123 456LocationHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam (UTC+7)