Hi, I’m Gaia Dedonatis, a designer and researcher focused on human-centered design and interactive technologies. I hold a Bachelor’s in Interfaces and Communication Technologies from the University of Trento and am pursuing a double master through EIT Digital, with studies across Madrid and Helsinki, to broaden my interdisciplinary skills in UX, prototyping, and entrepreneurship. I thrive in fast-paced, multidisciplinary teams, turning insights into tangible prototypes through design sprints, user journeys, and inclusive design practices. I enjoy collaborating with stakeholders to translate complex information into accessible, impactful digital products and love learning new tools and methods along the way.

Gaia De Donatis

Hi, I’m Gaia Dedonatis, a designer and researcher focused on human-centered design and interactive technologies. I hold a Bachelor’s in Interfaces and Communication Technologies from the University of Trento and am pursuing a double master through EIT Digital, with studies across Madrid and Helsinki, to broaden my interdisciplinary skills in UX, prototyping, and entrepreneurship. I thrive in fast-paced, multidisciplinary teams, turning insights into tangible prototypes through design sprints, user journeys, and inclusive design practices. I enjoy collaborating with stakeholders to translate complex information into accessible, impactful digital products and love learning new tools and methods along the way.

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Hi, I’m Gaia Dedonatis, a designer and researcher focused on human-centered design and interactive technologies. I hold a Bachelor’s in Interfaces and Communication Technologies from the University of Trento and am pursuing a double master through EIT Digital, with studies across Madrid and Helsinki, to broaden my interdisciplinary skills in UX, prototyping, and entrepreneurship.

I thrive in fast-paced, multidisciplinary teams, turning insights into tangible prototypes through design sprints, user journeys, and inclusive design practices. I enjoy collaborating with stakeholders to translate complex information into accessible, impactful digital products and love learning new tools and methods along the way.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Advanced
French
Advanced
Italian
Fluent

Work Experience

UX Challenge Participant / Design Sprint at Hub Innovazione Trento
January 1, 2023 - Present
Participated in a 5-day design sprint with local companies to improve digital products; applied design methods under time pressure, collaborated with stakeholders, and delivered usable prototypes, strengthening the link between research and design.
Participant at EIT Digital Summer School
July 1, 2025 - Present
Collaborated in a multi-disciplinary, international team to design a tech-based startup concept, culminating in a final pitch to experts and investors; the team won the competition for best overall project.
Participant at Samsung Innovation Camp
July 1, 2021 - Present
Participated in a project-based program on digital innovation and cultural heritage, combining lectures and team work; gained early experience linking design and innovation.

Education

Bachelor of Science at Università degli Studi di Trento
September 1, 2021 - July 1, 2024
Master of Science in Human-Computer Interaction and Design at Università degli Studi di Trento
September 1, 2024 - December 30, 2025
EIT Digital Master Double Degree at EIT Digital Master (Double Degree)
September 1, 2024 - December 30, 2025

Qualifications

Certificate of Participation - Design Sprint
January 11, 2030 - December 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services