E.T. = Empathic + Thoughtful. Also happens to stand for Emily Tran.
About me
Hi, my name is Emily Tran (aka. E.T. coincidence? I hope not.) I'm a Product Designer passionate about visual storytelling, with deep empathy for users and a constant curiosity about human psychology and cultures. I love sneaking bits of joy into products, hoping they’ll spread smiles to millions of users.
The Pinnacle Kigali ▪️ Lead Designer ▪️ 2025
Walking through chaos with a lean system, built for speed, structure, and scalability.
Flashfood Shopper ▪️ Product Designer ▪️ 2024
How did we introduce our Fresh to Frozen program to users, and enhance the pickup experience to reduce missed and late pickups?
Receipt Hog ▪️ Product Designer ▪️ 2023
How did we modernize the visual appeal of an old slots game feature while also improving its usability?
Side Project ▪️ Lead Designer & Developer ▪️ 2023
How did I make learning 92 Japanese characters an enjoyable experience?
Mothership Strategies ▪️ Lead Illustrator & Art Director ▪️2022
How did we bring an organization’s journey and aspirations to life through captivating illustrated and animated narratives?
Seed Your Future ▪️ Graphic Designer ▪️ 2020
How did I create a series of classroom DIY activity videos for a campaign that aims to promote horticulture and plant-related careers?
The University of Nebraska ▪️ Lead Designer ▪️ 2018
How did I develop the brand identity for an innovative and research-based science program?