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Dian Gu
Interaction Design BS

ArtCenter College of Design

Specialisms: Interaction Design / UX Design / Product Design

Location: Providence Rhode Island, United States

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ArtCenter College of Design

Dian Gu

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First Name: Dian

Last Name: Gu

Specialisms: Interaction Design / UX Design / Product Design

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My Location: Providence Rhode Island, United States

University / College: ArtCenter College of Design

Course / Program Title: Interaction Design BS

About

I am an interaction designer working across product UI/UX and emerging human–machine systems.

At Segway-Ninebot, I explored automotive HMI concepts within engineering constraints, focusing on how interfaces influence attention and decision-making. At Nestlé, I contributed to scalable digital product experiences, translating complex requirements into structured, production-ready UI systems. I approach design as a structured discipline — combining research, prototyping, and visual logic to create interfaces that are intuitive, reliable, and built to scale.

Aston Martin Interaction Redesign

This project undertakes a comprehensive redesign of Aston Martin’s driver-facing interactive ecosystem, encompassing the steering wheel, dashboard, and central display. Adopting a ground-up approach, the process bridges physical form and digital interface to define a next-generation human–machine interaction system. In this project, I led the redesign of the steering wheel, focusing on the user experience of its control interface. My responsibilities included defining the interaction logic of the steering wheel inputs, as well as designing the communication framework and animation behaviors between the steering wheel and the dashboard.

This project envisions a 2050 personal mobility system that balances innovation with realism. Built around a single central wheel and dual side platforms, the vehicle transitions between ground and aerial movement while preserving its structural identity. Instead of dramatic transformations, the design prioritizes continuity, proportion, and believable engineering—ensuring that future mobility feels stable, grounded, and ready for real-world implementation.

An intelligent workspace concept for future rail business travel, designed around productivity, privacy, collaboration, and rest. The system combines adaptive seating, shared workspaces, environmental controls, and digital services, supported by physical knobs, touch interfaces, and an AI assistant. Users can seamlessly adjust their workspace, access services, and transition between Work Mode and Rest Mode, transforming the train from a transportation space into a flexible and comfortable mobile workplace.