
Timeline
In high school, I was heavily involved in initiatives related to social justice. I assisted in the formation of my high school’s cultural diversity club, did Model United Nations on a collegiate level, and founded a Restorative Justice committee. This pull towards social justice was very much the result of my lifelong mission to learn and understand people, both emotionally and logically.
Out of pure curiosity, I interned at the Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research. During this time, I had my first taste of website design and I made the decision to major in Sociology. I also decided that I would become Dr. Evie Katmanivong (PhD in Sociology).
Undergraduate
In the fall of 2023, I started my college career at the University of Michigan, intending to major in Sociology and minor in data science — intending to go into higher education to pursue a career in social research.
In the winter semester of 2024, I decided to take an introductory course in Information (SI 110). Through this course, I learned about the power design in dismantling social inequities. I decided then to apply to the School of Information to pursue user experience design as well.
As of April 2025, I have decided to pursue a dual-degree in the School of Information and the College of Literature Science of Arts focusing on Law, Social Change, and Justice and User Experience Design.
Alongside being a student at the University of Michigan, I have taken up a few more titles — I am a Research Assistant at the School of Information, and the Institute for Social Research. I also occupy the role of lead graphic designer for YENIKA Editorial.
Hi, I’m Evie!
I am a student, researcher, and designer at the University of Michigan with a passion for Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), my chosen field of expertise.
I have always been drawn to engaging with individuals who offer diverse perspectives, and I find great joy in expressing these interactions through visual media. My academic journey has deepened my appreciation for the various components of HCI, such as coding and studying human behavior. Through trials and tribulations, I have learned to love the iterative design process —which allows me to refine and elevate my work continuously.