Maria Di Paolo
About Maria Di Paolo
Maria Di Paolo is a Design and User Researcher based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, currently working at the Center for Civic Design since 2020. With a background in applied design and innovation, she has held various roles in user experience and design across multiple organizations.
Work at Bunch AI
Maria Di Paolo has been serving as a Design + User Researcher at BUNCH since 2019. In this role, she focuses on integrating user research into design processes to create effective solutions. Her work emphasizes understanding user needs and behaviors to inform design decisions. BUNCH is known for its commitment to innovative design practices, and Maria contributes to this mission through her expertise in user research and design.
Education and Expertise
Maria Di Paolo holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Arizona. She furthered her education by earning a Master of Science in Strategic Design & Management from Parsons School of Design - The New School. Additionally, she studied Spanish Language and Literature at Universidad de Salamanca. Her educational background equips her with a solid foundation in communication and design principles, enhancing her capabilities as a user researcher and designer.
Background
Maria Di Paolo has a diverse professional background in design and user research. She has worked in various roles, including as a Senior Consultant at Deloitte Digital and Doblin, where she focused on Applied Design & Innovation. Her experience also includes positions as an Experience Designer at ZS and a Design Strategist at Suka Creative, Inc. Maria has a strong focus on human-centered design and has collaborated with startups to develop business strategies.
Current Positions
In addition to her role at BUNCH, Maria Di Paolo holds several other positions. She works as a UX Researcher at Kenshō Health and as a Senior Researcher at Huge, both since 2019. Additionally, she serves as an Innovation Strategist at Citi since 2018. These roles reflect her commitment to user-centered design and innovation across various sectors, contributing to her extensive experience in the field.
Professional Focus
Maria Di Paolo is dedicated to creating sustainable and innovative solutions that enhance business value and the human experience. She possesses a deep passion for unpacking complex problems through human-centered design and research. Her focus on understanding user needs drives her work, enabling her to develop effective strategies that address both user and business requirements.