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Lucy Nguyen Pham

Bio

Hello! ☺︎ I'm Lucy—a visual designer who earned an MFA in Graphic Design at the Rhode Island School of Design. I work in a variety of design applications: web and digital, brand identity systems, print, editorial or publication design, 3D modeling, and more.

( MFA Thesis )My thesis at RISD was titled Observer Performer which explores how we might reclaim agency in hostile environments through graphic design and technology.

( Non-Design )In my free time, I love to read, and I'm a big fan of cat memes. I love shopping secondhand and am an avid Depop shopper. I fill my cup by walking outdoors, running on the treadmill, or doing mat pilates. I'm always looking for my next favorite restaurant to rank on Beli (ranked #45,000).

If I couldn't be a designer, I would open a bookstore + cafe.

You can reach me at lucynpham@gmail.com

Experience

Graduate Instructor: Web Design Rhode Island School of Design Wintersession 2026
Graphic Design Assistant RISD Museum July 2024 – January 2026
Graphic Designer volume-1 (v.1) September 2024 – April 2025
Design Intern Democratic National Committee (DNC) May – August 2024
Digital Content Coordinator Madison Museum of Contemporary Art July 2021 – August 2023

Education

MFA Graphic Design Rhode Island School of Design May 2026
BA Art History Purdue University May 2020
Coursework in User Experience Design University of Wisconsin–Madison August 2022 – May 2023
Coursework in Graphic Design Madison College August 2022 – May 2023

Writing

( Freelance Writing )I'm looking for freelance writing opportunities in culture/design or satire/humor. Please email me for writing samples.

( Currently Reading ) Books I've read recently. View my full reading log.

( READING ) Recently, I've read Pachinko by Min Jin Lee, Intermezzo by Sally Rooney, Beloved by Toni Morrison, Perfection by Vincenzo Latronica, and Small Boat by Delecroix Vincent.
( LISTENING ) My favorite podcasts include Hard Fork by The New York Times, The Journal by The Wall Street Journal, and Nymphet Alumni.
( JOURNALISM ) I'm a staunch supporter of journalism and independent publishing. Currently, I rotate between The Baffler, The Paris Review, Lux Magazine, The Atlantic, The New Yorker, and The New York Times. Please email me your recommendations!

( Hobbies )When I'm not designing, I'm reading on my kindle, running at the gym, doing pilates, discovering new restaurants, or traveling. Recently, I learned how to crochet!