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.

MVRDV Rotterdam ROCKS Tidal Park Elevation
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...
Technology

Google Unveils Gemini, a Cutting-Edge AI Model Redefining Multimodal Capabilities

In a groundbreaking announcement, Google has introduced Gemini, a revolutionary generation of AI models inspired by human understanding and interaction with the world. The...
Willy Wonka Screening Event in Japan

Inside the Chocolate Factory: The Secrets of Willy Wonka’s Production

The movie "Wonka" is based on the beloved character from Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." It's a captivating tale about a young...
Keely Shaye Brosnan, Pierce Brosnan, & Avery Wheless at the Grand Opening Event of Delilah Miami in Florida

Delilah Miami’s Grand Debut: A VIP Celebration with A-List Stars

In a dazzling spectacle, Delilah Miami celebrated its grand opening with a VIP extravaganza presented by BOSS and in collaboration with HEXCLAD. The exclusive...
CES 2024 Innovation Awards

CES 2024 Innovation Awards Honorees Unveiled – Check the List!

The CES Innovation Awards program, an annual competition celebrating exceptional design and engineering in consumer technology products, has bestowed upon me the honor of...
Cantonese roasted duck and honey BBQ pork at Frank's B.B.Q. in Lake Forest, California (Photo by Julie Nguyen)

Frank’s BBQ in Lake Forest: A Culinary Gem in Cantonese Barbecue

In the bustling culinary scene of Lake Forest, the newly minted Frank's BBQ has quickly emerged as a beacon of Cantonese gastronomy, specializing in...
Sweet Maple - Santa Monica in Los Angeles, California

Santa Monica’s Newest Culinary Hotspot: Sweet Maple by Hoyul Steven Choi

In a noteworthy development, California restaurateur Hoyul Steven Choi is set to unveil the newest addition to his brunch empire, Sweet Maple - Santa...