WHO-I-AM
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Hi, I’m Ainsley—a curious creative learning (and unlearning) how to build better brands.
I was born and raised in Vietnam, and I’m currently based in LA/OC, California—but to me, home is anywhere ideas feel big and people care deeply.
I’m drawn to stories with depth, systems that scale, and brands that feel like someone’s favorite song—the kind you play on repeat.
WHAT-I-DO
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I don’t fit neatly into titles—
and I like it that way.
I’ve been called a designer, a strategist, an art director—even
a dreamer. But really, I'm just someone who builds brands into living, breathing ecosystems.
Right now, I’m:
/a designer with a gut for ideas and an eye for systems
/an art director who thinks in narratives, not just aesthetics
/a strategist who reads between
the lines—and the vibes
/an aspiring creative director who believes every brand deserves a glow up
Titles change. What stays is how I think, how I build, and how I leave things better than I found them.
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My background bridges marketing, strategy, design, and art direction—and every chapter taught me to balance gut instinct with grounded insight.
Right now, I’m exploring my own creative voice as a freelance designer. But I’m always open to the right full-time role, esp. in design and art direction.
If you're curious, my resume tells the rest of the story: 📁 ainsley_resume.pdf
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I see brands as human beings, and I believe branding isn’t just how you look—it’s how you show up.
That’s why my process blends:
/strategy + storytelling
/logic + emotions
/systems + flexibility
In every project, I always ask:
What feeling should this brand leave behind?
Because good brands stick.
Great ones stay with you.
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I’m working toward becoming a creative director who leads with vision, not ego.
Until then, I’m looking for roles that let me:
/tell stories at scale
/build bold systems
/collaborate with curious minds
If you’re building something daring, different, or deeply intentional—let’s connect!
💌 ainsleyvu@gmail.com
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literally screaming ☃️
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little friend 🎄
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little friend 🎄
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golden hour 🏖️
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golden hour 🏖️
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WHO-I-AM.TXT
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Hi, I’m Ainsley—a curious creative learning (and unlearning) how to build better brands.
I was born and raised in Vietnam, and I’m currently based in LA/OC, California—but to me, home is anywhere ideas feel big and people care deeply.
I’m drawn to stories with depth, systems that scale, and brands that feel like someone’s favorite song—the kind you play on repeat.
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Hi, I’m Ainsley—a curious creative learning (and unlearning) how to build better brands.
I was born and raised in Vietnam, and I’m currently based in LA/OC, California—but to me, home is anywhere ideas feel big and people care deeply.
I’m drawn to stories with depth, systems that scale, and brands that feel like someone’s favorite song—the kind you play on repeat.
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