Nguyet Vuong
About Nguyet Vuong
Nguyet Vuong is a Co-Founder and Head of Product Design at Disco.xyz, where she focuses on developing decentralized identity products. She has extensive experience in design across various industries, having held key roles at companies such as Civil Media Company, Sabre Hospitality Solutions, and ConsenSys.
Work at Disco.xyz
Nguyet Vuong serves as Co-Founder and Head of Product Design at Disco.xyz since 2022. In this role, she focuses on developing decentralized identity products, contributing to the company's mission of enhancing user privacy and control over personal data. Her leadership in product design is integral to the company's innovative approach in the tech industry.
Previous Experience in Design
Prior to her current position, Vuong co-founded Civil Media Company, where she held roles as Co-Founder and VP of Design from 2017 to 2020. She played a significant role in creating anti-censorship tools and cooperative funding mechanisms for a community-owned journalism network on Ethereum. Her experience also includes working as a Senior UX Designer at Sabre Hospitality Solutions and as a Senior Designer at AOL and E-site Marketing.
Education and Expertise
Nguyet Vuong earned a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Arts with a concentration in Design from the University of Maryland, studying from 1998 to 2002. In 2021, she completed a Master Class in Continuous Discovery Habits at Product Talk, enhancing her skills in product design and user experience. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in diverse industries.
Achievements in Journalism and Governance
Vuong co-founded Civil, a journalism network on Ethereum, where she was instrumental in developing the first decentralized governance system for journalism. Her work in this area included leading the design of tools that promote anti-censorship and support cooperative funding mechanisms, showcasing her commitment to innovation in media and journalism.
Diverse Industry Experience
Nguyet Vuong's design career spans multiple industries, including scientific publishing, hospitality, media, and journalism. This diverse experience allows her to bring a unique perspective to product design, addressing various user needs and challenges across different sectors. Her roles have consistently involved leadership in design, contributing to significant projects and initiatives.