I. ABOUT ME

Truong Thanh Nguyen

GRAPHIC/FASHION DESIGNER
A: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
E: [email protected]
W: Truong Thanh's Portfolio

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I’m a multidisciplinary fashion and graphic designer with experience in concept-driven apparel and brand storytelling. Currently serving as Lead Designer at Beat Unbeaten and Creative Director at Rarely Repeat, I specialize in garment design, visual identity development, capsule collection building, and production management. I am actively seeking freelance collaborations on a per-piece or capsule basis.

EXPERIENCEBEAT UNBEATEN: Lead Designer / June 2023 – Present
⋆ Co-develop product concepts and construction strategies in collaboration with the brand’s founder
⋆ Oversee garment construction with a focus on durability, fit, and technical precision
⋆ Assist in refining patterns and overseeing sample adjustmentsRARELY REPEAT: Chief Creative Officer/ January 2023 – Present⋆ Lead the creative direction of the brand across fashion design, visual identity, and communication
⋆ Develop apparel projects informed by cultural research, personal narrative, and conceptual experimentation
⋆ Oversee production to ensure alignment with artistic and conceptual standardsVARIOUS CLIENTS: Graphic Designer / January 2019 – October 2022
⋆ Designed garments and graphics for local brands and studios

EDUCATIONTon Duc Thang University:
⋆ Bachelor of Fashion Design / 2021 – PresentSelf-taught:
⋆ Fashion Design / Since 2020
⋆ Graphic Design / Since 2018
⋆ Origami Design / 2014–2020

SKILLS⋆ Software: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro
⋆ Fashion: Sewing, pattern making, technical drawing, styling
⋆ Photography: Basic lookbook and product photography
⋆ Languages: Vietnamese (Native), English (B2)

II. SELECTED WORKS

1. RARELY REPEAT

Rarely Repeat is my ongoing independent design practice that explores clothing as a medium for narrative and material expression. Each garment is a response to cultural research, personal reflection, and structural experimentation. Rarely Repeat doesn’t follow seasons or fixed schedules. Each piece comes to life at the right moment — like a story that demands to be told, not a second too early, not a moment too late.

SELVEDGE TYPE 1 STUDDED GENUINE SEA SNAKE LEATHER (2024)

Role: Concept Development / Fashion Design / Pattern Development / Production Coordination / Material Sourcing / Sampling Supervision / Quality Control / Creative Direction / Photography

SELVEDGE DENIM 10-PANEL MAXI SKIRT (2024)

Role: Concept Development / Fashion Design / Pattern Development / Production Coordination / Material Sourcing / Sampling Supervision / Quality Control / Creative Direction / Photography

WIDE-LEG SELVEDGE DENIM PANT (2024)

Role: Concept Development / Fashion Design / Pattern Development / Production Coordination / Material Sourcing / Sampling Supervision / Quality Control / Creative Direction / Photography

RARELY REPEAT PELICAN HOOK LEATHER SAILING BELT (2023)

Role: Design / Photography

RARELY REPEAT LABEL

A custom tag system designed for Rarely Repeat, including main labels, size tabs, and care labels. Each element is carefully considered in terms of material, proportion, and placement to ensure visual consistency and brand identity across all garments.

RARELY REPEAT POSTER

A series of experimental posters created for internal communication and aesthetic direction. Each layout serves as a visual narrative — simple, direct, and aligned with the core spirit of Rarely Repeat.

2. BEAT UNBEATEN

At Beat Unbeaten, I take on the role of product designer and developer. I'm involved in every stage—from building product structure, pattern making, and material selection to tracking production progress and overseeing quality control. I work closely with the founder to define the brand's design direction, ensuring consistency between the visual identity and product strategy. Beyond design, I also coordinate with manufacturers to manage production timelines, negotiate material costs, and handle issues that arise during the manufacturing process. All of this is to ensure that the final product meets both technical standards and the brand’s aesthetic vision.