Julie Nguyen

Julie is the founder of SNAP TASTE and a driving force in global storytelling, innovation, and creative leadership. A respected member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, she also serves as a judge for the CES Innovation Awards (2024, 2025, and 2026), bringing her perspective to the intersections of business, culture, and breakthrough technologies.

Her immersive reporting has taken audiences behind the scenes of defining world moments, from the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and Expo 2020 Dubai to CES, D23 Expo, and the Milano Monza Motor Show. Through her lens, global events become intimate, human stories.

An accomplished film critic and editorial voice, Julie has built a reputation for reviews that go beyond analysis, finding the heartbeat within the frame. Her work on National Geographic documentaries and other cinematic works speaks to audiences who believe that great storytelling has the power to shift perspectives and expand the world.

At the heart of everything Julie does is a belief that art, technology, and culture are not separate conversations. She has spent her career proving they never were.

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Design

MVRDV’s “Rotterdam ROCKS!” Turns a Riverside Landmark Into a Living, Breathing Argument for the Future

On the south bank of the Maas, at the future landing point of Rotterdam's third city bridge, a new kind of civic monument is...
Blender

AI Won’t Replace the 3D Artist, But It Will Change How They Work

For years, 3D artists have carried the same quiet burden: the gap between an idea and the finished model is long, tedious, and full...
Red Dot Award: Product Design 2026

Red Dot Names Its 2026 Best of the Best: What the Winners Say About Where Design Is Headed

Essen doesn't usually make headlines, but for one night every year, the German city becomes ground zero for the design world. On July 7,...
Claude AI

Anthropic’s Claude Cowork Lets You Assign AI Tasks From Your Phone and Walk Away

Artificial intelligence is getting better at doing things. The harder challenge has always been getting it to do things without you watching. Anthropic's Claude...
Travel

My Staycation Experience at Sonesta Irvine: Comfort and Convenience in Irvine,...

As someone always on the lookout for a perfect staycation spot, I recently spent a night at the newly renovated Sonesta Irvine in Irvine,...
Michigan's State Maritime Archaeologist Wayne R. Lusardi takes notes underwater at the site of the wreck of a P-39 airplane lost in the waters of Lake Huron in 1944.

National Geographic’s ‘The Real Red Tails’: A Review with Wayne Lusardi...

Narrated by the serene voice of Sheryl Lee Ralph, "The Real Red Tails" from National Geographic is a captivating documentary that unearths the astonishing...
Vivid Sydney 2024

Sydney Transformed: Witness Humanity in Light at Vivid Sydney 2024!

Vivid Sydney 2024 commenced its 14th year with a spectacular opening night, transforming Sydney's glittering harbour, iconic landmarks, and cityscape into a showcase of...
Yucatán ceviche - Paseo at Downtown Disney in Anaheim, California (Photo by Julie Nguyen)

From Michelin Recognition to Flavorful Fusions: Paseo’s Journey with Chef Carlos...

In a culinary affair, Chef Carlos Gaytán, in collaboration with the esteemed Patina Restaurant Group, unveiled three captivating new Mexican dining experiences – Paseo,...
Larsen Thompson “Elise” in Screen Gems TAROT

Beyond the Reading: Unraveling the Production of “Tarot”

When a group of friends recklessly violates the sacred rule of Tarot readings – never using someone else’s deck – they unknowingly unleash an...
Treasure Game$

Exploring the World of Treasure Game$: An Interview with Filmmaker Dirk...

Welcome to the world of Treasure Game$ (TG$), where cryptic clues lead participants on thrilling adventures across vast distances, potentially spanning the entire nation....