Jackie Khuong | Figma
Jackie Khuong is currently affiliated with Figma as a Campus Leader, a role in which she has been selected as part of Figma’s inaugural cohort of Campus Leaders. This position involves cultivating and strengthening the design community, specifically at the University of Washington (UW), where she is also a rising senior student.
Jackie is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Centered Design & Engineering, complemented by a minor in Data Science at the University of Washington. This academic background provides a strong interdisciplinary foundation in user-centric design methodologies integrated with analytical data skills, aligning closely with Figma’s product and user experience orientation.
Professional & Leadership Experience
- Figma Campus Leader: Her leadership role includes organizing large-scale community events aimed at design education and engagement. Notably, she:
- Organized a week-long, multi-campus design hackathon engaging over 200 students at UW alone.
- Hosted practical, hands-on workshops to instruct students in using Figma, thereby promoting product adoption and skill development within the design student community.
- Built connections within the education sector to deepen Figma’s presence and influence on campuses.
- Prior experience also includes internships and ambassador roles related to UX research and marketing, such as:
- Marketing Director and IKON Campus Ambassador roles (details on specific companies not specified).
- UX Researcher Intern and Assistant Program Manager positions at organizations such as Cotopaxi, indicating familiarity with program coordination and user experience research.
Skills & Interests
- Strong familiarity with user-centered design principles and human-computer interaction methodologies.
- Proficient in design tools and prototyping with Figma, regarded as her “second home,” reflecting deep hands-on proficiency and enthusiasm for Figma’s platform.
- Demonstrated capability in community building and event management within the design education ecosystem.
- Interests include continuous exploration of creative design, data analysis, and aspects of knowledge sharing in design communities.
Geographic & Demographic Context
- Based in Los Altos, CA, yet primarily connected to the University of Washington community in Seattle, WA, suggesting a blend of West Coast university and Silicon Valley proximity advantages.
Network & Community Influence
- Jackie is featured in multiple Figma community initiatives and knowledge-sharing efforts, including collaboration with other notable Figma Campus Leaders such as Carolyn Lee and Elin Jang, reinforcing her embeddedness in a network of emerging design leaders.
- Active presence on LinkedIn, amplifying her role as a design advocate and community influencer.
Jackie Khuong’s blend of academic credentials, leadership in Figma’s campus programs, and experience in user research positions her as a key contributor to fostering Figma’s adoption among university students and emerging designers. Her organizational leadership in high-participation events demonstrates strong skills in engagement and evangelism of Figma’s design tools, which is critical for expanding product footprint in education and early professional markets. Moreover, her background in data science alongside human-centered design suggests technical versatility that may enable more strategic conversations around product use and integration within design and development workflows.
