portfolio.
LANGUAGES
English - fluent Vietnamese - basic Spanish - basic
Clemson University
+ GPA 3.5/4.0
EXTRA - CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Public Relations, Asian Student Association
Bachelors of Art, Architecture | 2021 - 2024 | Clemson, SC Club Officer | May 2022 - May 2023
+ Minor in Psychology
+ Deans List
+ Activities: Asian Student Association
Wando High School
2017 - 2021 | Mount Pleasant, SC
+ GPA 4.6/5.0
+ Member of Beta Club & AP Academy
+ Ranked top 26%
EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Small Business Owner, Handmade by Sidney March 2024 - Present | Clemson, SC
+ Design and create charms using polymer clay ensuring high-quality craftsmanship and unique designs.
+ Manage the entire creative process, from conceptualization to production and final product delivery.
+ Promote business on social media, gained over 1,000 followers on TikTok
Visual Information Design Intern, Clemson University Pearce Center
Student Internship | August - December 2023 | Clemson, SC
+ Created visual graphics for Clemson University clients
+ Utilized visual, rhetorical, and information design concepts
+ Collaborated with peers and critiqued designs
Undergraduate Student Researcher, Clemson University
Student Creative Inquiry | August - December 2023 | Clemson, SC
+ Investigate psychological effects such as stress and workload related to wearable use
+ Examine the impacts of wearables on driving performance and road safety
Graphic Design Intern, Clemson University Campus Recreation
Student Internship | May - August 2023 | Clemson, SC
+ Produced visual communications for print, social media, and TV ads
+ Ensured adherence to brand guidelines in materials
+ Collaborated with clients and the communications team
+ Prepared flyers and posts for the social media accounts
+ Promoted events on social media
+ Worked with other officers to organize events
+ Interacted with members, other campus organizations, and potential collaborators
SOFTWARE SKILLS
+ Rhino 3D
+ Revit
+ AutoCad
+ SketchUp
+ TwinMotion
+ Photoshop
+ Illustrator
+ InDesign
+ Lightroom
+ Premiere Pro
Interwoven
Spring 2024 [5-14]
Onward Spring 2023 [15-20]
3
The Rhombi Fall 2023 [21-30]
4
The Edge Summer 2024 [31-32]
5
Handmadebysid [33-34]
6
Miscellaneous [35-36]
Interwoven
Typology: Cafe + Art studio
Location: 387 Sumter St. Charleston, South Carolina
ARCH 3520 | Prof: Ashley Jennings | Individual
This historic church, located on the western side of the Charleston peninsula, was repurposed to give it a new life. The goal of this project was a adaptively reuse the church and chose a program that would best fit it.
In this design the interior of the church has been repurposed into an art studio with there being an addition next to it with the purpose of it being a cafe. This place was created to interwove two popular third places and to combine them into one. It’s a place for those to explore their creativity while also grabbing a cup of coffee.
Sumter St
Ashley Ave
Proposed Demolition
Proposed Addition Floor Plan
Final Concept
Proposed Massing
Proposed Plan Plan Generation
Ground Floor Plan
Masonry veneer
1” air space
Sheathing
Water-resistive barrier
Cavity insulation
1/2” gypsum board
Interior nish
Floor sheathing
Continuous plate
Cavity insulation
Joist
Continuous band joist
Sill
Concrete masonry
Concrete footing
Double glazing
Aluminum capping plate
Aluminum cill pressing
Fixing plate
PPC coating insulation panel
Onward
Typology: Civic Center
Location: Cayce, South Carolina
ARCH 2520 | Prof: Byron Jefferies | Individual
This project site was next to a busy railroad and quarry mine. Due to the immense amount of noise to consider when designing a civic center. This design was centered around block those noises and embracing it through an enlarged square design that cascades to block any disturbing noises.
With Cayce, SC being a place known for its art. The design of the roof was meant to emphasize that meaning. With facated roofs and captivating panel systems this place was built for all creatives and more! 2.
Floor Plan
3.
The Rhombi
Typology: Co-working Space
Location: Chealsea, New York
ARCH 3500 | Prof: Tim Brown | Partner: Hanh Le
In the busy streets of Chealsea, New York a new co-working space was born. With the main focus being the shape of a rhombus to allow views and optimal entrance from the Highline to the co-working space. This shape was then continued from the ground up with an addition of diamond-like terraces to allow beautiful views of the city.
The Edge
Typology: Table Furniture Design
Location: Clemson, South Carolina
ARCH 3510 | Prof: Joel Brown | Partners: Brianna Harbit, Landry Syler, Mykah Sanders
The Gunnin Architecture librarian envisioned a more functional and inviting library space, inspiring students to channel their creativity into designing custom furniture. This class project combined practical problem-solving with design skills, allowing students to craft furniture tailored to the librarian’s vision and the library’s needs. With keeping in mind the budget of $4000 and that it would be built by the students in a two week time frame in Clemson’s woodshop.
5. HANDMADEBYSID handmade polymer clay charm
6. MISCELLANEOUS
Doodles and drawings done for personal interest + architecture history couse
Graduation photos done for family and friends
