BIOGRAPHY

Minh-Tri Dang

(pronounced "min-jee")

If I could have a superpower, it would be the ability to fully communicate with anyone and everyone. I think this is the ultimate goal for any creative; to divulge an idea or feeling and the desire to be understood back by a community. To me, the visual arts are the pinnacle of communication and the study of design is about engineering communication. How does something make me feel? Why do I feel this way? What is it doing to make feel this way? These are all questions, consciously or not, that I ask myself when working or critiquing.

I was born and raised in Indiana; my parents were war refugees from Vietnam. Since my dad was an electrical engineer, technology has always played a big part in my life. As my interest diversified, I developed a taste for the fine arts in high school. Design is the bridge between all of my various interests and in my work, I hope to bring my love of history, culture, and technology with a flare for the dramatic and introspection.

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Experiences/Accomplishments

Tutored k-12
Waiter/cook - Pepperwhistle Café and Bakery
Tire Technician - Discount Tire
Academic Excellence Scholarship
Designer/Videographer/Video Editor - IUPUI Multimedia Production Center

Extracurricular Activities

IUPUI Asian Student Union
Asian Heritage Celebration Dinner Committee PR Manager

Additional Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Proficient in Adobe CC Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Premiere, etc.)
Proficient in both Mac and Window’s platforms
Python/Java/HTML coding
Speaks conversational Japanese

EDUCATION

2016 Western High School

High School Diploma: General Education-Honor Program

2021 IUPUI Herron School of Art and Design

Major: Visual Communication and Design

Minor: Film Studies

2012-2016

2014-2016

2018

2016-2020

2019-2021

2016-2021

2016-2018