MDes2024

Eliza Gonzales

Bio

Hi, you can call me Eliza! 🙂

I’m a product designer, researcher, and content creator. Anything that has to do with being creative brings me joy, especially videography. I graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a Cognitive Science degree and a concentration in HCI & AI. I’m super passionate about technology, and being part of the generation that enhances it!

During my undergrad, my research included understanding how to cultivate community engaged ecosystems, which essentially meant connecting local businesses with universities to give students professional opportunities, while also receiving necessary business support. My primary interest is learning how we can utilize technology to connect communities with one another, and how we can continue to adapt to new technologies as they emerge.

Outside of academia and professional environments you can find me creating content online, figuring out new videography styles, learning a new language, and constantly changing hobbies.