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Donté Coleman

Experience Designer

Designing experiences that connects

Design Philosophy

People are at the center of my design practice. I'm fascinated by how we think, communicate, and connect, and how these interactions shape our experience of the world. I see design as an opportunity to explore these relationships and create experiences that are innovative, intuitive, and accessible to all. Ultimately, I strive to design experiences that bring people closer to one another and the world around them.

Specialties

  • UX Research
  • Product Design
  • Interaction Design
  • Design Systems
  • Motion Graphics
  • Branding
Portrait of Donté Coleman smiling, looking off to the side, wearing glasses and a red NC State jacket.

Case Studies

Track Record

Experience

  1. North Carolina State logo

    North Carolina State University

    Teaching Assistant

    2025—Present

    As a Teaching Assistant, I partner closely with lead instructors to craft engaging, hands-on design lessons that bring the studio to life. Through engaging workshops, I actively listen to student feedback and tailor my teaching to better suit their needs. I provide one-on-one support, helping students translate and reinforce key concepts. I also help run feedback sessions and keep the classroom organized, including managing attendance. Above all, I mentor aspiring designers directly, ensuring every student feels supported, inspired, and empowered to express their unique voice.

  2. Laboratory for Analytic Sciences Logo

    Laboratory for Analytic Sciences

    UX/UI Designer

    2026—2026

    As a UX/UI Designer for the AI-Assisted Workflow-sponsored studio, I conducted user research with intelligence reporters to understand their key workflows and pain points. I led the agentic research for our team, exploring how AI agents could support senior reporters. I helped design and build agentic AI features that streamlined complex reporting tasks, including video summaries, Live Listening, and custom agents. By collaborating closely with the project team, I ensured our intelligent tools remained innovative, intuitive, and centered around the user experience. The result was LogIQ, an A.I. assisted workflow tool for tiered reporting.

  3. Coastal Carolina University Logo

    Coastal Carolina University: University Libraries

    Junior Designer

    2023—2025

    As a Junior Designer, I worked in tandem with leadership to craft promotional campaigns across web, social, and print media. Through active collaboration, I transformed project ideations into engaging graphic assets and event branding packages for major campus initiatives. My graphics and promotional materials helped make the annual Banned Book Week a success. I also developed a brand package for Book Arts Week, including social media, web presence, and print materials. I worked independently and collaboratively in the Adobe Suite to reach a diverse campus audience.

  4. Coastal Carolina University logo

    Coastal Carolina University

    Motion Design Intern

    2024—2024

    As a Motion Design Intern, I created dynamic motion graphics for the Lacrosse, Soccer, Baseball/Softball, and Volleyball teams. Everything I made was designed to boost fan engagement. I worked under the athletics staff to produce visual content for digital platforms and game-day broadcasts. Throughout, I kept every piece consistent with the university's brand.

  5. Athenaeum Press Logo

    Athenaeum Press

    Researcher and Designer

    2023—2023

    I researched the musical legacy of the banjo across the African Diaspora, South Carolina, and Appalachia. That research shaped the design of a modular traveling exhibition. The exhibition was created with the intent of connecting with and broadening community outreach. I created displays that tell the story of the banjo through artifacts and multimedia content.

  6. Athenaeum Press Logo

    Athenaeum Press

    Designer and Writer

    2022—2023

    Over eight weeks, I worked in tandem with Hochschule Mainz in Germany to conceptualize and craft a speculative, cross-disciplinary design exploring the topic "What If?". Our group asked what if there wasn't an Industrial Revolution, and answered with a poster called Revitalize. The poster exhibit and a printed book were shown at Hochschule Mainz's International Days 2023 and at the Myrtle Beach Art Museum in the fall of 2023. I was selected as one of six American delegates to travel abroad to Germany. There, I helped with the curation and assembly of the exhibition.

Say Hello

Let's Connect

I love connecting with people, exchanging ideas, and seeing the world through different perspectives. I’m always curious to hear new points of view, challenge my own thinking, and discover something new through conversation.

Donté Coleman

Experience Designer · Raleigh, NC

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