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Biak Tha Hlawn

Interdisciplinary Designer

I'm Hlawn Hlawn, a change-maker using design at the intersection of all my passions: tech, research, human rights, and more. My life experiences as a Chin refugee born and raised in Chin State, Myanmar, have formed the ways I approach my work as an interdisciplinary designer.


At Stanford University, I study Human Behavioral Design with a (not so) minor in Human Rights. I’m simultaneously pursuing a Master of the Arts degree in Sustainability.

bhlawn[at]stanford[dot]edu

food design
fashion design
LEADERSHIP DESIGN
human rights design

When I’m not tinkering about my design work at the d.school, I can be found capturing the beauty of life and living. Documentation through photography and videography are meaningful forms of storytelling near and dear to my heart.



enjoy my gallery of
good vibes
curated for you
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Latest Project

The legacy of Anna Matsumoto,
my dear friend.

My Experiences

Designer & Model,
2023

TasteBUDS Co.

Founder & Director,
2024

FashionX Runway

Director of Research,
2023

Thantlang Council International

Intern to CEO,
2023

Myanmar Student Leaders of America

Founder & Executive Director,
2023

AIDII