Work

By Jacob Tran

Currently Based

San Jose, California

Jacobtrandesign@gmail.com

Work

By Jacob Tran

Currently Based

San Jose, California

Jacobtrandesign@gmail.com

Work

By Jacob Tran

Currently Based

San Jose, California

Jacobtrandesign@gmail.com

About me

Hey there, I’m Jacob 👋🏼. I’m a UX designer with roots in QA, AR wearables, and visual storytelling.

At Google I worked on smart glasses and Android wearables, building a foundation in usability, product quality, and collaboration. My QA experience sharpened my eye for detail and my ability to spot friction early.

My interest in UX began when I first used a touchscreen airport kiosk as a kid. The tactile feedback felt magical and sparked a lasting fascination with interface design.

Today, I combine analytical thinking with creativity to design products that are clear, intuitive, and meaningful. I focus on experiences that are high quality without being overcomplicated.

I’m looking to grow as a product designer, join a strong team, and create digital experiences that make an impact. Outside of design, I enjoy hiking with my dog, testing camera gear, and documenting my creative journey through video.

My Core Design Values

Simplicity creates space for meaning.

I avoid jargon and complexity to design experiences that are clear, intuitive, and easy to use. Less is more.



People comes first, not technology.

Design should meet human needs, removing friction so users achieve goals effortlessly. Technology belongs in the background, enabling interaction without distraction.



Quality emerges from refining the small things.

Attention to detail defines credible, thoughtful design. Refinement and care in every element build trust and quality.



Delight only matters when it adds meaning.

Creativity should be meaningful. I bring delight and cleverness into experiences in ways that feel intentional, never gimmicky.

Who I Am at My Core

Creative Fuel

Creative Fuel

Creative Fuel

Favorite Food

Favorite Food

Favourite Show

Favourite Show

Favourite Show

Active hobby

Active hobby

Active hobby

Let's fix broken experiences together. I'm available for hire.

Let's fix broken experiences together. I'm available for hire.

Let's fix broken experiences together. I'm available for hire.

About me

Hey, I’m Jacob! I’m a UX designer with a background in QA, AR, web design, and

filmmaking. My curiosity about what makes experiences truly engaging led me to UX.

As a kid, I remember messing around with a touch-screen kiosk at the airport, pressing

things just for fun. It felt smooth, intuitive, and left a lasting impression on me (long

before touch screens became mainstream with the first-gen iPhone.)

My experience in QA sharpened my critical thinking, problem-solving, and attention to

detail. Working in AR testing taught me how to collaborate closely with PMs, leads, and

engineers to refine emerging technologies. Filmmaking has helped me think critically

about composition, framing, and iteration, all of which directly shape my approach to UX

design.

At my core, I love creating seamless, engaging, and meaningful experiences. Whether

refining workflows or designing visually compelling interfaces, I’m always curious,

always learning, and looking for ways to make designs more intuitive and impactful.