About Ngân
Ngân Huỳnh [ng-uhn][hwin] is a Vietnamese illustrator, designer, and children’s book author based in Minneapolis. Their love of mythology, fairy tales, and family storytelling inspired them to turn everyday moments into captivating narratives.
They have created brand identities, websites, and illustrations for various publications, including the literary zine Paranoid Tree Issue 26 and the Amazon bestseller Blue Marble Review: Anthology Volume 2. Aside from freelance design work, Ngân is the in-house Marketing & Arts Associate at the Asian Economic Development Association. They are also a Design Assistant for Wise Ink Publishing.
When We're Under the Same Roof is their first children's book, inspired by their childhood and Vietnamese culture. They are an alum of the Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD).
AboutWhen We’re Under the Same Roof
In this children’s book on immigration, a Vietnamese American girl looks forward to the special day when “see you again soon” is finally here, and she gets to return to her family in Vietnam for a visit!
“This speaks to the many directions in which love flows, across oceans and through time.”
—Kao Kalia Yang, award-winning
author of The Rock in My Throat
While there are stories in children’s literature that focus on the challenges of leaving home, When We’re Under the Same Roof tells a different story—one about returning.
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Illustration, Design, and Storytelling
I specialize in illustration and design work that tells a story, usually with elements rooted in folk fairy tales and cultural identity.
An example of such a project was the Forecast Public Art Utility Boxes Redesign, in which I designed and illustrated four unique artworks celebrating Southeast Asian culture that serve as utility box wraps in downtown St. Paul.
Illustration Service
I have experience working in both digital and traditional media. From children's book works to concept designs and narrative illustrations, join them in exploring the realm of illustration.
Design Service
From brand design development to website design, I would love to learn how to build the branding that speaks to you and your audience.