DXP-016: Reggie Doan

Design Exchange with Thomas Grové

27-04-2020 • 2 hrs 9 mins

Freelance Photographer in Vietnam and USA

Reggie Doan is a freelance photographer who recently returned to Saigon from Portland. We discuss a wide range of topics in this interview including language, politics, culture, and photography.

This episode is also available to watch as a video on youtube: https://youtu.be/fkz_U8lwgvo

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Table of Contents:

  • 0:00:52 - Intro
  • 0:02:04 - Reggie Doan's Professional Journey
  • 0:11:30 - Vietnamese Guy in the USA
  • 0:18:51 - Photography's Context in Portland and Inspiration
  • 0:28:22 - Processing Photos
  • 0:35:27 - Big Names and Pronunciation
  • 0:43:54 - Differences between English, German and Vietnamese Languages
  • 0:54:08 - Difference between Cultures
  • 1:10:57 - Education and Healthcare Systems
  • 1:21:15 - Free Speech
  • 1:33:53 - Plus Size Models and Victoria Secret Protests
  • 1:41:56 - The Impact of Protests
  • 1:57:58 - Creative Industry in Saigon and Japan
  • 2:08:17 - Outro

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