Mentoring
Mentorship is about giving back and passing on the lessons I wish I had when I started. As a mentor, I help students understand design, coaching them on research, UI design, and essential skills for success. My mentorship goes beyond technical skills, instilling soft skills and practical advice for real-life situations, whether you’re starting out or advancing in your career. I aim to empower designers to become better people through design, making mentoring one of my most gratifying endeavors.
Andre Tibbs
Diana has been a mentor with DesignLab and has provided timely feedback and additional time to help. Diana has established credibility by providing positive feedback but also challenging the mentee to step outside their comfort zone and find inspiration in unlikely places. The biggest takeaway from the mentorship is that there is no one way to design and the process is specific to each person. As long as the root of the user's issues is addressed, the rest is preference. Overall, Diana has supported and challenged me, making me a better designer.
Darie Ward-Cherry
Diana was so helpful to me when I started my transition into UX Design! She provides thoughtful and constructive feedback, helping me improve on my designs. I also appreciated that she asks good questions to help me consider and articulate my design decisions. If I was struggling with a concept, she would make time to workshop some ideas with me. Working with her made me think critically and feel more confident about my work.
Erikah Arias