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Tommy Wong
Founder, Civic Design Studio · Product Designer, Starbright World
Digital Evolution
Relationship
How we worked together
Tommy designed the overall Starbright World product experience. His work established the soft, friendly, and calming character that made the community feel welcoming and kid-friendly instead of technical or clinical.
Projects
Projects we built together
Digital Evolution / Starbright Foundation · 1997 – 1999
Starbright World — a social network before social networks
Tommy shaped the overall product and interaction design for Starbright World. Vu and I worked carefully to preserve his intent in the implementation—the gentle movement, approachable navigation, and sense of belonging were fundamental product requirements, not visual decoration.
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The work we shared
Product DesignCreative DirectionEmpathetic DesignYouth Experience
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