Anh Ngoc Nguyen

Student

I am currently an undergraduate student at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa double majoring in Cinematic Arts - Animation (B.A) and Computer Science - Creative Computational Media (B.A). I expect to graduate in Spring 2026.


Interests: 3D Animation, Virtual/Augmented Reality, Video Game Development, 3D Graphics, CGI/VFX


Projects

DormU 2025

DormU is a social networking platform designed for university dorm residents to connect and build community.

Next.js React Prisma PostgreSQL CSS

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Starfarer's Abyss 2023

A simple video game in which I made 3D models for in ICS 369.

Autodesk Maya Unity Game Engine

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Below Surface Level 2022

A short PSA film I animated for my CINE 216 class.

Toon Boom Harmony Adobe Premiere Pro Procreate

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Michael In The Bathroom (Animatic) 2022

A storyboard with sound (animatic) for a music video for ACM 316C.

Autodesk Maya Storyboard Pro

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Essays

Reflecting on Software Engineering: Beyond Web Development

14 May 2025

Source: Gisma Throughout the development of our final project, DormU, I realized that software engineering is not simply about writing code. It’s about discipline, communication, and conscious decision-making. This course wasn’t just a crash course in Next.js or Prisma, but...

Agile Project Management Configuration Management Ethics Software Engineering

DormU: Final Project Effort Estimations

12 May 2025

Contributions and Roles Throughout the DormU project, from Milestone 1 to Milestone 3, I contributed to both the design and development of the application. In the early stages, I focused on creating mockups and sketches to help shape the overall...

Software Engineering Teamwork/Collaboration Typescript/Javascript Project Estimations

Assisted Coding: Progress or Crutch

06 May 2025

Source: Aqua-Cloud AI’s Role in Education and ICS 314 With the growing popularity and exponential improvement of AI within recent years comes its various usages especially its application in the educational institutes. ICS 314 is the first computer science course...

Software Engineering Artificial Intelligence Frontend Development

The Power of Design Patterns

24 Apr 2025

Source: Medium Nature’s Blueprint Many people may not be aware of the similarities, but there are countless everyday objects we see that are designed to reflect patterns found in nature. Engineers and architects alike sometimes use design patterns that mimic...

Software Engineering Design Patterns Frontend Development

The Hidden Power of Art in Tech

22 Jan 2025

Source: DALL·E Everyone likes to point out the technical or mathematical concepts in art whether it is through symmetrical proportions, geometric shapes, or even the process of generating computer graphics. But what benefits do the arts and creative mindset have...

Software Engineering Learning Creativity