Nancy Duong
About Nancy Duong
Nancy Duong is a Product Designer and design lead at Cornell AppDev, with a Bachelor's degree in Information Science from Cornell University. She has extensive experience in various design roles and is currently involved in designing applications and teaching digital product design.
Current Role at Cornell App Development (AppDev)
Nancy Duong serves as a Product Designer at Cornell App Development (AppDev) since 2022. In this role, she is involved in designing applications that are utilized by users daily. Her responsibilities encompass all stages of the design process, including user research, product ideation, feedback iteration, prototyping, and user testing. Additionally, she holds the position of Teaching Assistant for INFO 1998: Intro to Digital Product Design, where she aids in educating students about digital product design principles.
Education and Academic Background
Nancy Duong studied at Cornell University, where she pursued a Bachelor's degree in Information Science from 2021 to 2025. Prior to her university education, she attended Piedmont Hills High School from 2017 to 2021. Her academic background has equipped her with a solid foundation in information science, which supports her work in product design.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current roles, Nancy gained valuable experience in various positions. She worked as a UX/UI Design Consultant at Design Consulting at Cornell from 2021 to 2022. She also served as a Project Manager and Design New Member Educator at the same organization in 2022 and 2023, respectively. Additionally, she held editorial roles at Key Club International, including Division 12 East News Editor and CNH District News Editor, from 2019 to 2021. Her experience includes a role as a UX Researcher at Cornell University Sustainable Design from 2021 to 2022.
Skills and Design Tools Proficiency
Nancy Duong possesses proficiency in design tools such as Figma and Sketch, among others. Her skill set includes user research, product thinking, and iterative design processes. She engages in creating prototypes and conducting user testing, ensuring that her designs meet user needs effectively. Her experience in these areas contributes to her capability as a product designer.
Networking and Community Engagement
Nancy is open to networking opportunities and invites discussions related to design. She is available for coffee chats to share insights and answer queries about design practices. This engagement reflects her commitment to community involvement and knowledge sharing within the design field.