Amanda ChongIt’s a difficult time to be an Asian American woman.With the recent spike in hate crimes toward the AAPI community, culminating with the events of the Atlanta spa shooting, I’ve found myself…4 min read·Mar 26, 2021----
Amanda ChonginInspire MeWindows to the SoulA year of growth and discovery in Asian American identity6 min read·May 15, 2020----
Amanda ChonginDesign NuggetsMaking Moves: A New Chapter in My Design CareerIt’s hard to believe I’ve been a “professional” designer for five years now, if I can even call it that! I’ve worked at three different…5 min read·Feb 10, 2020----
Amanda ChonginUX CollectivePresent with intent: mastering design presentationsWhen I started my career as a designer, I never imagined spending so little time designing and so much time talking. As a soft-spoken…10 min read·Oct 16, 2019--1--1
Amanda ChonginUX CollectiveDesigning for humans, and bots tooAn integrative approach to Design and SEO12 min read·Jun 25, 2019----
Amanda ChonginInspire MeDiscovering My Cultural Roots Through CuisineAt first glance, pretty much anyone would recognize that I’m Asian. I carry the telltale signs — dark hair, fair skin, squinty eyes, high…5 min read·May 18, 2019----
Amanda ChonginInspire MeSame But Different — A Struggle in IdentityI’ve generally avoiding posting or talking about race publicly because it makes me uncomfortable in a lot of ways. I’m afraid that I might…5 min read·Feb 8, 2019----
Amanda ChonginInspire MeThe Frailty of LifeUsually, my visits home are a gentle reminder to step back and remember the humble roots that ground me. I always leave home remembering…4 min read·Oct 10, 2018--1--1
Amanda ChonginLife Without (or With)Life without music…would be a life without soul.5 min read·Aug 2, 2018----