Donya Vafanejad

Hi, I am Donya

My personal goal is to help advance and improve the future of technology by designing and evaluating novel interactions that can help people directly.

I am equally passionate about both science and art and feel that it is the creative process that can solve problems.

In 2011, I moved to the United States. After graduation from university, I have consistently looked for challenging opportunities and have worked in different roles to expand my knowledge base.

I am currently working at Florida Blue as an Interaction Designer, focusing on creating user-centered designs that enhance digital experiences.

Topics/ Technologies of Interest:

  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
  • Information Visualization
  • Technology to Support Health, Well-being, and Quality of Life
  • Video Streaming & Digital Entertainment UX
  • Interactive Media & Immersive Experiences
  • Personalized Content Recommendations & AI-driven Media
  • Second-Screen Experiences & Multi-Platform Streaming
  • Accessibility & Inclusive Design in Digital Media


I have many hobbies, but my favorite is painting: