Diandian Xiao
About Diandian Xiao
Diandian Xiao is a Staff Product Designer currently at Charlie Health, with a background that includes roles at Virta Health, Hinge Health, and Versal. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems from Carnegie Mellon University.
Current Role at Charlie Health
Diandian Xiao serves as a Staff Product Designer at Charlie Health, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on designing user-centered products that enhance the mental health services provided by the organization. Her contributions aim to improve user experience and accessibility for clients seeking mental health support.
Previous Experience at Virta Health
Before joining Charlie Health, Diandian Xiao worked at Virta Health as a Senior Product Designer from 2016 to 2021. During her five years at the company, she played a key role in developing digital health solutions aimed at reversing type 2 diabetes. Her work involved collaborating with cross-functional teams to create effective user interfaces and experiences.
Design and Engineering Background
Diandian Xiao's career includes a diverse range of roles in design and engineering. She worked at Versal as a Designer/Engineer from 2013 to 2014, contributing to the development of educational technology. Additionally, she held a position at Terminal.com as a Designer from 2015 to 2016, where she focused on product design in the tech industry.
Education at Carnegie Mellon University
Diandian Xiao earned her Bachelor of Science in Information Systems from Carnegie Mellon University, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. During her time at the university, she gained foundational knowledge in technology and design principles. She also served as a Resident Assistant from 2010 to 2012 and worked as a HCII Research Assistant for one month in 2012.
Experience at Hinge Health
Diandian Xiao worked as a Senior Product Designer at Hinge Health from 2021 to 2022. In this role, she focused on creating user-friendly designs for digital health solutions aimed at improving musculoskeletal health. Her experience at Hinge Health further solidified her expertise in product design within the healthcare sector.