I love shaping how a brand feels to encounter.
My work blends creative intuition with analytical curiosity; I get just as excited about a beautifully crafted layout as I do about uncovering the data and insights behind it.
I design emotionally resonant experiences. Whether it’s an in-person activation, a scroll-stopping campaign, or micro-interaction in product. I love shaping how a brand feels to encounter. My work blends creative intuition with analytical curiosity; I get just as excited about a beautifully crafted layout as I do about uncovering the data and insights behind it. This creative strategist mindset and data-driven approach to creativity allows me to craft designs that build brand affinity while driving meaningful business results.
I’m currently a Staff Brand Design Lead at Handshake, adapting to where I’m needed—jumping in as a contributor or design lead and collaborating with cross-functional partners to ensure that the visual expression is true to the brand. My responsibilities include art directing projects and designing brand experiences for digital and print campaigns on products, social, events, and blogs, and overseeing environmental builds and print production.
When I’m not designing, you can find me at the local pug meet-up, hiking her favorite trails, teaching lettering workshops, dabbling on the next creative tools, or giving spirit animal readings.
Press + Features
Adobe: Behance Live “Lettering with Kim Van Vu”
Apartment Therapy: "These Cute Throw Pillows Will Bring so Much Joy to Your Home”
Typism Book 5: Selected Artist, 2019
Voyage LA: Artist Feature “Meet Kim Van Vu”
Ban.do: Creative Contributor
Frankie Magazine Issue No.83
Skills + Services
lllustrator
Photoshop
After Effects
Figma
Art Direction
Creative Strategy
Brand Identity & Logo
Visual Design Systems
Environmental Design
Event Pop-Ups
Hand Lettering
Murals & Sign Painting
Print & Pattern Design
Packaging & Product Design
Integrated Marketing Campaigns