Wilson Wade (Nguyễn Hoài Bảo)

Art Director & Product Design Leader
Can Tho, VN.

About

Dynamic Art Director and Product Design leader with 5 years of experience driving innovation in digital product design, branding, and studio operations. Specializing in Web3, DeFi, and AI, I excel at building self-sustaining creative ecosystems and interactive exhibition models. As the Founder of VISAL STUDIO, I established a flexible 'creative extension team' model, empowering tech companies and strategic partners to rapidly deploy branding, UI/UX, and communication projects without expanding internal teams, consistently delivering high-impact solutions.

Work

VKLABS
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Art Director

Can Tho, Can Tho, Viet Nam

Summary

Directed and coordinated design initiatives across diverse internal and outsourced projects, ensuring cohesive UI/UX and design system implementation for Web3, SaaS, and financial products.

Highlights

Directed and coordinated design efforts for multiple independent projects, including internal products and outsourced solutions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and project timelines.

Designed and implemented comprehensive UI/UX for Web3 platforms, SaaS solutions, internal tools, and financial products, enhancing user experience and functionality.

Developed and maintained a unified design system, optimizing handoff processes to ensure consistency and scalability across the entire product ecosystem.

JANE (0G Network)
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Art Director

Can Tho, Can Tho, Viet Nam

Summary

Spearheaded the design of an AI-humanized DeFi product for 0G Network, defining comprehensive design guidelines and UX flows.

Highlights

Designed the UI/UX for a groundbreaking DeFi AI-humanized product, enhancing user interaction and accessibility within the Web3 space.

Authored detailed design guidelines, color systems, and UX flows for critical features including staking, dashboards, and user onboarding, ensuring a seamless user journey.

Visal Studio
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UI Designer (Freelance)

Can Tho, Can Tho, Viet Nam

Summary

Delivered UI design solutions for Web3, DeFi, and interactive AI exhibitions, focusing on logical flows and token system optimization.

Highlights

Provided UI design expertise for Web3, DeFi, and interactive AI exhibition projects, translating complex concepts into intuitive interfaces.

Executed designs based on logical flows and token systems, optimizing user behavior and interaction within decentralized applications.

VISAL STUDIO
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Founder

Can Tho, Can Tho, Viet Nam

Summary

Established and led VISAL STUDIO, a venture hub and creative agency, driving branding and UI/UX projects for tech startups, F&B, and AI exhibitions.

Highlights

Founded and scaled VISAL STUDIO, successfully integrating a venture hub model to deliver comprehensive branding, UI, and POSM solutions for diverse clients including tech startups, F&B, and AI exhibitions.

Managed and optimized internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for creative operations, ensuring efficient project delivery and high-quality output.

Mentored and developed a high-performing creative team, fostering a collaborative environment and enhancing overall studio capabilities.

VKLABS
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Product Designer

Can Tho, Can Tho, Viet Nam

Summary

Focused on UI design for financial and internal products at VKLABS, optimizing user experience and token-based design logic.

Highlights

Designed user interfaces for financial and internal products within VKLABS, enhancing usability and visual appeal across platforms.

Optimized user experience and applied token-based design logic to ensure product functionality and alignment with blockchain principles.

Freelance
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Brand Designer

Can Tho, Can Tho, Viet Nam

Summary

Transitioned to specialized branding design, delivering impactful visual identities and brand strategies for various clients.

Highlights

Developed and executed brand design projects for diverse clients, establishing strong visual identities and market positioning.

Focused on in-depth branding strategies, contributing to enhanced brand recognition and market presence through tailored solutions.

Freelance
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Graphic Designer

Can Tho, Can Tho, Viet Nam

Summary

Provided freelance graphic design services, creating print, communication, and social media collaterals.

Highlights

Designed a wide range of print publications, communication materials, and social media assets for various clients.

Contributed to enhanced brand visibility and engagement through visually compelling graphic design solutions.

Volunteer

Pix Network
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Advisor

Can Tho, Can Tho, Viet Nam

Summary

Provided strategic product advisory for blockchain initiatives, focusing on brand image systematization and UX optimization.

Highlights

Advised on blockchain product development, contributing to strategic decision-making and project roadmap.

Systematized brand imagery and optimized user experience for blockchain platforms, enhancing overall brand consistency and usability.

Neuro Tech & Cần Thơ Startup Group
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Co-founder

Can Tho, Can Tho, Viet Nam

Summary

Co-founded and developed a low-capital, high-impact startup model, actively training and empowering entrepreneurial teams.

Highlights

Co-founded and built a startup model focused on lean operations and high impact, fostering innovation within the community.

Trained and mentored numerous entrepreneurial teams, equipping them with practical startup skills and strategies.

Education

Local Design College
Can Tho, Can Tho, Viet Nam

College Degree (Associate's)

Design

Skills

Product Design

Product Design, Design System, UX Flow.

Branding & Strategy

Brand Strategy, Brand Identity, Logo Design, Guideline Development.

Creative & Communication

Communication Strategy, Storytelling, Storyboard, Promotion Campaigns, Briefing, Sketch Concept, Art Direction.

Studio Operations & Business Development

Creative Studio Operations, Internal SOP Development, Marketing Plan Development, Sales Strategy, Sale Kit Building, Quotation, Pitch Deck.

Projects

Zer0 (rebranded as JAINE)

Summary

Led design for an ecosystem valued at $88.88M, acquired by 0G Labs and rebranded as JAINE.

Solve3.fi

Summary

Designed product and supported successful fundraising of $2 million.

Retro.Finance (DEX top 10 on Polygon)

Summary

Contributed to the platform achieving over $15 million in Total Value Locked (TVL).

IG3.AI

Summary

Decentralized Edge Computing Network (DePIN) platform enabling real-time deployment and management of AI devices at the edge, serving sectors like AI assistants, education, entertainment, and low-latency human-machine communication.

ELIBOT.AI

Summary

Emotional interactive desktop robot integrated with AI assistant and over 40 animated expressions, voice response, enhancing learning and personalized interaction experiences.

Petrovietnam – Đạm Cà Mau Smart Factory

Summary

Designed an interactive digital exhibition on smart industry and sustainable development for Petrovietnam – Đạm Cà Mau Smart Factory.

DIAK Series (Telemor)

Summary

Developed an AI exhibition series for Telemor (Viettel Group) focusing on education, healthcare, and digital citizenship.

Cúp Siêu Phủi x Bia Larue

Summary

Designed UI for a branded sports tournament in collaboration with Bia Larue.

9Gaming

Summary

Developed the complete branding for 9Gaming, an eSport Net Cafe.

Zerrow Lending

Summary

Designed the UI for a Web3 lending platform, optimized for user funnel and behavior.

Group “Khởi nghiệp ít vốn”

Summary

Organized content and established a mentor team for the 'Low-Capital Startup' group.