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I think of Vietnam more now than any other point in my life.

Maybe because in the humid New York summers, getting out of the air conditioned Metro and into the scotching street feels eerily similar to Saigon at high noon.

When I closed my eyes all the buildings around me disappear, leaving only the heat on my skin and the hustle of the million people.  I could very well be in Ben Thanh Market.

A cool breeze here would invoke images of giant palm trees in muddy sand.

Late at night I reflect on memories of my brief life there, and an alternate reality where there I stayed.

And my heart aches because of it, or for it.

Of design:

- Design is about communication NOT art.

- Decoration is dangerous because it doesn’t say anything.

- The hard part of design is balancing your personal aesthetics versus professional demands.

Posted by Du Hoang at 9:52 AM

In some particular order:

- The average shot in a film last 6 seconds.

- The audience needs to empathize with the characters through reaction shots, so don’t skim on them.

- Talented help is hard to find.

Posted by Du Hoang at 9:43 AM

In no particular order:

- You will make mistakes in design. It’s nothing new; be easy on yourself.

- To be successful you will need to be, above all, cooperative.

- Coffee can’t save you.

Posted by Du Hoang at 2:21 AM

Chronologically…