Where does “Tüvi” come from
… I get asked this a lot. Totally understandable — people might think of Turkish roots before Vietnamese ones, because of the Umlaut. My full name gives a bit more insight, but it’s quite long and unintuitive, turning many people suddenly shy when they have to address me:
Thuy-Van Nguyen-Khanh
… a nightmare for any teacher during role call. This problem was solved as early as in elementary school by my practically minded classmates, and “Tüvi” just caught on. Even teachers, professors, and most of my clients adopted it. By now, I usually introduce myself directly as “Tüvi”— it’s second nature to me.
What does Tüvi do
I started in 2010 in production design (film industry), then got a bachelor’s degree in information design, moved into exhibition design (at a Stuttgart-based advertising agency), and later transitioned into motion design (at another Stuttgart-based advertising agency). After that, I pursued a master’s degree in Interactive Media Systems (in Augsburg). I know — it’s a lot of design. Enough to make one’s head spin.
Let me break it down: from exhibition conceptualization and production to print design, video production, and animation — I’m excited about anything I can get my hands on. As my journey shows, I’m passionate about many fields, I’m a thinker and a doer. Under WORKS, you’ll find some of my projects since becoming self-employed.
I’m looking forward to collaborating on exciting projects!