Today we’d like to introduce you to Chi Quach.
Hi Chi, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I always joke that I inherited the artistic genes from my architecture dad. Growing up, I was always that kid sitting in the corner of the room with a pencil, drawing. Once I started elementary school, I noticed how easy it was for me to stand out in my art class with my work. That was how I made friends. Throughout my high school years, I ventured out on design forums on social media and started selling my scrapbooks or preset color filters.
In college, I decided to pursue what I do best—design. I was torn about whether I should pursue graphic design; but I knew I always wanted to do something with technology and business. Thankfully, SCAD visited my high school, introducing me to their BFA UX Design program, and the rest is history.
It was a rollercoaster ride during my 4 years at SCAD. Looking back, I’d say it’s a challenging program with how fast the pace is. It wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea; but if you really push yourself and make the most out of it, you will be surprised how much growth you can achieve in a short amount of time. Other than that, it is the most special environment you can be in—creative, welcoming, and energetic. You’ll meet people from different corners of the world with their own unique stories and aspirations. You’ll keep getting your mind blown by their reasons behind their dreams to make a change with their crafts.
My dad came not long ago. He kept wishing that he could have gone to a school like SCAD back in his time. As a professor himself, he is also a bit envious of the amazing environment that the students at SCAD have the opportunity to experience.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
It would not be as fun if the road was smooth. As I mentioned in the previous question, the program has stretched me in different ways. I never thought that going to class was enough for what I wanted to learn, so I spent a lot of time outside of my classroom to get involved with clubs, design competitions, and part-time jobs. Time management was my biggest lesson, as I had to figure out a system to organize different priorities.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
In short terms, I design great experiences for people who use software, which can be known as UX Design, Product Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or other terms that have been thrown around. It’s definitely a profession that I would recommend to anyone who is thinking of making a switch. I personally find a sense of fulfillment through what I do, learning about people and ways to make their days a bit better.
For specialty, I have a passion for visual crafts—anything from art direction, brand design, to design systems. I love helping companies to define their design language, maintain the consistency through building systems, or add delightful moments.
Through my work, I always hope to evoke a feeling or an emotion when people interact with my work. There was a time when I got to sit in a theater with the CoMotion team to watch their final demo reel. I couldn’t recall the exact time, but those 3 minutes altered my brain chemistry in the most wonderful way. It was so surreally beautiful that every time I create something, I wish I could replicate that feeling for people who see my work.
Alright so before we go can you talk to us a bit about how people can work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
I’m easy to reach and open-minded to learn about new ways to design. I’m also a huge team player ( If I have a choice, I always love to collaborate with other people).
Contact Info:
- Website: https://chiquach.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiquach21/
