HueNow
A cross-cultural multimedia publication produced on location during my study abroad program in Hue, Vietnam — designing narrative experiences that make cultural stories accessible to global audiences.
Role: Writer & Content Designer
Tools: Shorthand, DaVinci, Audacity
A live digital magazine — built on location with Shorthand
HueNow is a fully published digital magazine built to showcase my Study Abroad program in Hue, Vietnam. The site hosts a complete collection of multimedia stories — podcasts, photo essays, and videos — all produced on location by James Madison University students with Hue University students as interpreters.
Story 01
The Making of Bánh Canh Cá Lóc
HueNow Podcast · Season 1 Episode 8
A podcast episode produced at Bánh Canh Cá Lóc Di Huong, interviewing the chef through my student interpreter, Hoàng Lê Ngọc Trâm. The episode documents a lifetime of recipe refinement and the passing down of culinary tradition through generations.
Story 02
Why Hue?
Video Stories
A short-form video essay making the case for Hue as a destination. Featured alongside a collection of student video stories on the HueNow website, each approaching the city from a different angle.
Story 03
The Lotus of Hue, Vietnam
Cultural Snapshots · Photo Essay
An immersive deep-dive into the lotus flower as a symbol woven through Hue's architecture, fashion, art, and Buddhist tradition. Created with Scrollytelling through Shorthand to engage viewers.
