About Me

I'm Diana.

"I strive to create solutions that make a meaningful impact on the genuine person."

My Story

I'm from the suburbs of Chicago, studying Information Science (UX/HCI) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, on track to graduate in just 3 years, May 2027!!

At UIUC I lead the Women's Boxing Team as Captain, serve as President of Design Innovation, and collaborate on usability research with professors. Every role sharpens how I lead, communicate, and create. Currently I'm interning at PayLocity as a Web Designer and AI specialist!

I also run a fitness Instagram inspiring women to advocate for their health in their own way, without embarrassment or hesitation.

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@diana_uiuc

Women's Boxing Captain

UIUC. Leading with discipline, assertive step-by-step coaching, and resilience after every hit

President, Design Innovation

UIUC. Building campus-wide design culture and community across disciplines

Usability Researcher

Collaborative research with UIUC professors on usability and constructing projects

My Philosophy

Real designers adapt to any tool, including AI.

AI isn't scary, it's a tool, like Figma or Adobe. I design with it and build with it. The same way I lead my boxing team, I communicate clearly, act fast, and solve problems under pressure, the same instincts I bring to every design decision. AI is no different, I see it as another tool that works because I know how to lead, communicate, and work with it.

Skills & Tools

Design SystemsFigmaClaude / AI ToolsUser ResearchUsability TestingA/B TestingPrototypingInformation ArchitectureWireframingHigh-Fidelity DesignInteraction DesignDigital MarketingProduct ManagementStakeholder ManagementUX Writing

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