Hi! I’m Diya ☻
A designer, dreamer, and doer.
About me
Hello! I’m Diya, a product designer with 4 years of experience across tech, nonprofits, and startups. I love working on complex, meaningful problems and crafting systems that scale with intention.
🌁 I’m currently at Visa designing thoughtful AI experiences in San Francisco. Previously, I’ve designed for mission-driven companies like AccesSOS, Planned Parenthood, Change.org, and Develop for Good.
🐻 I graduated from U.C. Berkeley with my B.A. in Cognitive Science and minor in Data Science (go bears!). I’m passionate about mentorship and giving back to students.
💌 Let’s make something meaningful together. Say hi on LinkedIn or email me at chakdiya@gmail.com!
Outside of work...
I’m an ambivert who loves a fun side quest! From exploring San Francisco’s different neighborhoods to hosting friends and strangers alike, I’m always down for an adventure.
Kind words from colleagues
“You’ve listened to every piece of feedback and explored all options with such meticulous care, always willing to experiment and push boundaries. Your deep understanding of the product allows you to truly understand our clients and design intentionally. Thanks to your commitment, Visa Assist’s look and feel is leagues ahead of where we were two years ago.”
Madina Salemi
Sr. Product Director, AI Incubator @ Visa
“Your work on Visa Assist has made a meaningful impact. Your attention to detail and thoughtful, customer-informed design choices stood out. You’ve made collaboration easy through clear communication and a steady, reliable presence. Thank you Diya!”
Drew Walcott
Sr. Staff Designer @ Visa
“Thank you Diya for the amazing work on designing the new network graph layout! It looks amazing and I appreciate you going out of your way to interview other users, incorporating feedback, and iterating with product and tech input.”
Loren Martinez
Product Manager @ Visa
“I’m so so proud of this crew, their creativity and dedication shaped Visa Assist into a truly intuitive, client-centered experience. This launch is a testament to their impact!”
Andrés López Josenge
VP of Design @ Visa
“Thank you for jumping in to help with our expanded support for data products! Your dedication to learning the space, energy, and flexibility has made an immediate impact.”
Justin David Cox
Head of Design @ Visa
“From the beginning, Diya was meticulous and communicated often and early. She was a great sounding board while mapping the fraud journey, and her insights provided valuable feedback on the final deliverable.”
Elisa Arango
UX Researcher @ Visa
“Thank you Diya for being an amazing design partner. Your dedication and continued support has helped move the project forward and strengthened design’s relationship with our product partners.”
Jane Behrman
Product Design Manager @ Visa