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// FILE 00 — LINA THAN, BRAND DESIGNER @ MCCHRYSTAL GROUP · SF

// FILE 00 — LINA THAN, BRAND DESIGNER @ MCCHRYSTAL GROUP · SF

Hi, I’m Lina — a designer & problem solver creating thoughtful brands, products, and systems.

Hi, I’m Lina — a designer & problem solver creating thoughtful brands, products, and systems.

Overview

For me, design has always been about helping people understand. Over the past 10 years, I've worked across branding, product design, editorial, and creative direction, partnering with organizations to turn complex ideas into thoughtful, approachable experiences. I believe the strongest design balances business goals with human needs, using systems, storytelling, and craft to create work that feels intuitive, lasting, and meaningful.

For me, design has always been about helping people understand. Over the past 10 years, I've worked across branding, product design, editorial, and creative direction, partnering with organizations to turn complex ideas into thoughtful, approachable experiences. I believe the strongest design balances business goals with human needs, using systems, storytelling, and craft to create work that feels intuitive, lasting, and meaningful.

Selected Work

01

Over eight years at McChrystal Group, I helped evolve the firm's brand from a growing consulting business into a cohesive, scalable design ecosystem. From marketing campaigns and websites to executive thought leadership, client deliverables, multimedia, and design systems, I partnered across the organization to create work that made complex ideas clear, consistent, and engaging.

design systems

Brand Identity

Brand strategy

creative direction

02

Altered Matter

A brand built for the next generation of advanced manufacturing. I developed a visual identity and digital presence that translates complex deep-tech innovation into a credible, investor-ready brand designed to grow alongside the company.

creative direction

Brand Strategy

visual identity

03

LOBO Leaders

A leadership certification program needed a brand that conveyed credibility from day one. I created a scalable identity system, messaging direction, and digital experience that positioned the organization as a modern, premium leader in executive development.

Brand Identity

art direction

04

Hank

An AI-powered companion designed to make knitting more intuitive and organized. From product strategy and brand positioning to UX and visual identity, I created a thoughtful foundation for a digital experience that feels as intelligent as it is unique and approachable.

Brand Strategy

Brand Identity

product strategy

UX/UI

05

Earth Tones Floral

A boutique floral studio with a focus on thoughtful, custom arrangements deserved a digital experience to match. I crafted a refined brand and website that balances warmth with elegance as well as showcasing the companies unique personality, helping communicate the studio's artistry while making it easier for clients to connect.

website design

Brand Identity

copywriting

06

Skin Deep

A UX case study exploring how thoughtful product design can reduce information overload in the skincare industry. Using research and usability testing, I designed a mobile experience that transforms complex ingredient data into clear, personalized recommendations, helping users make more confident skincare decisions.

UX Research

UI Design

product design

user testing

07

Dentsply Sirona

My first role after college introduced me to the complexities of designing within a global healthcare organization. From packaging and product launches to marketing collateral and regulated documentation, I helped implement a company-wide rebrand while building the production, systems, and cross-functional collaboration skills that continue to shape my work today.

Brand ReDesign

Production Design

Packaging

Publication design

08

Aspiration Magazine

A self-directed editorial publication exploring the ideas, people, and craft that inspire great creative work. Written, designed, and art directed from cover to cover, the project reflects an early fascination with typography, storytelling, and publication design that continues to influence my work today.

CREATIVE DIRECTION

EDITORIAL DESIGN

TYPOGRAPHY

COPYWRITING

About

I'm a multidisciplinary designer with 10 years of experience creating thoughtful experiences that make complex ideas easier to understand. Whether I'm building a brand, designing a product, or crafting an editorial experience, I'm driven by curiosity, storytelling, and systems thinking. I also have an unapologetic appreciation for organized files, thoughtful documentation, and meeting deadlines—all an essential part of good design.

Index

Brand strategy

creative direction

design systems

art direction

product design

UX/UI

user research

content strategy

publication design

marketing

website design

multimedia

presentation design

packaging

Based

San Francisco

Focus

Brand · Systems · Editorial

Experience

Senior

Favorite Things

File Management + Deadlines

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