UX for the future.
Design Storming LLC is a collaborative UX consultancy run by design leader Angela Martin and UX professor Jackson Bostian, who believe in building smarter, more inclusive experiences through conversation, curiosity, and craft.
Together, we combine industry expertise and academic insight to help teams think bigger, work smarter, and design with purpose. Whether we’re mentoring emerging creatives, speaking on inclusive design, or partnering with mission-driven teams, we bring clarity to complexity and heart to every project.
Angela's Professional Services
Mentorship is one of my favorite ways to give back to the design community—and to help others find their spark.
Since 2018, I’ve mentored aspiring creatives—students, recent grads, and career-changers alike—through portfolio reviews, resume feedback, interview prep, and honest, human conversations about starting out.
As a formal mentor with organizations like Disability:IN and a guest lecturer at SCAD, I also support creative students at the university and high school levels, and regularly mentor in national and international design competitions. I believe in helping people find their ikigai—the intersection of passion, purpose, and skill. That’s where the magic happens.
Bring me your portfolios and midnight questions. I’d love to connect.
Professional organizations I mentor(ed) with include:
A variety of professional organizations, non-profits, and schools ranging from middle school to college:
I am currently somewhere beyond 50,000 words in my first book: a handbook to navigating creative careers.
The first draft will be available on Medium for peer review and first reader feedback soon!
Updates will be posted here as they come.
Speaking: Inspiring the next generation of creatives, one story at a time.
From keynotes to panels, I speak on topics like creative careers, inclusive design, accessibility, and navigating early professional life. My talks are real, relatable, and rooted in personal experience—designed to motivate audiences to take their next bold step, whether that’s landing their first role or making design more human.
Let’s talk about the power of design—and the people behind it.
Workshops: Hands-on learning for creative thinkers and teams.
I lead engaging, interactive sessions tailored for classrooms, bootcamps, and organizations. Whether it's building stronger portfolios, practicing user research, or exploring ethical and accessible design, each workshop is designed to equip participants with practical tools and fresh perspective.
If you’re looking to spark confidence, creativity, and collaboration—let’s build something together.
Let's chat!
Please reach out to schedule a free interest call.
Navigating Creative Careers
Launching from school to career can be tumultuous- especially in the ever changing art and design space. Discover some tips and tricks for finding success in job hunting and early career.
Recommended target audience: College students studying art and design.
Broader material for non-art school available.
Sample audiences & engagement example
Career Myths Roundtable
for the Future Leaders of UX club at the Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah, GA | April 2025
Design Leadership in Practice
In this engaging session, Angela will share real-world insights on leading creative teams, navigating collaboration in design environments, and aligning your career with purpose through the lens of Ikigai. Discover how to maintain your wellbeing while building a meaningful career, and gain practical tools to help you design your next steps after graduation.
Recommended target audience: College students studying art and design and early-creative career professionals.
Sample audiences & engagement example
SCADpro: Master Class Series
for the Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah, GA | May 2025
A Career Journey in UX Design
Angela will walk through her career journey from classroom to career, explaining a day in the life as a UX designer, and possible degree options and career paths.
Recommended target audience: Middle school students considering creative careers
Sample audiences & engagement example
Hilburn Academy's 2025 Career Day
for Hilburn Academy Elementary and Middle School
Raleigh, NC | March 2025
UX Design Thinking Workshop
Understand the basics of UX design with an optional hands-on activity to create your very own UX product proposal.
Recommended target audience: Middle - high school or non-arts/design focused college.
Accessibility consideration materials included as time allows.
Sample audiences & engagement example
Students At Work
for the North Carolina Business Committee for Education
Hosted by Lenovo | Morrisville, NC | April 2025
National Congressional App Challenge, NC State Congressional Districts
for United States Congress
Hosted locally by Lenovo and IBM | Morrisville, NC | September 2023 & 2024
Career Day
for North Carolina State University: North Carolina Mathematics and Science Education Network Pre-College Program
Hosted by Lenovo | Morrisville, NC | September 2024
Ready, Set, App! UX Pitch Competition
for the North Carolina Business Committee for Education
Hosted by Lenovo | Morrisville, NC | April 2024
Career Day
for Girls Belong in Tech, a Lenovo Initiative
Hosted by Lenovo | Morrisville, NC | March 2024
UX Process: Discover, Define, Design, Deliver
The advanced version of the UX Design Thinking Workshop, understand the UX design process start to finish. With steps for how to do an abridged version of the full process, it's perfect for an audience participating in a design challenge.
Recommended target audience: High school and up including through college and early career or non-design professionals seeking to better understand UX.
Sample audiences & engagement example
StartUp: Design Competition
Hosted by the Future Leaders of UX club at the Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah, GA | January 2025
Power Sessions
for International Day of the Girl Celebration at Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy
Raleigh, NC | October 2022
Accessible by Design: The Why & How
Accessibility isn't just morally the right thing to do, it's the law. Understand how to make products accessible by design.
Recommended target audience: Advanced/focused high schoolers and professionals just starting their accessibility inclusion journey.
Advanced material available.
Sample audiences & engagement example
UX Senior Studio Course
for North Carolina State University: College of Design
Raleigh, NC | April2024
Empathy Lab & Product Evaluation Workshop
Practice your empathy by experiencing a moment in someone else's shoes.
Recommended target audience: Advanced/focused high schoolers and professionals just starting their accessibility inclusion journey.
Sample audiences & engagement example
Empathy Lab Workshop
for Global Month of Service at Lenovo
Hosted by Lenovo's disability advocacy employee resource group, ABLE | Morrisville, NC | September 2023 & 2024
Supports in the STEM Workplace for People with Disabilities
Understand how to ask for accommodations and explore how companies can create environments where all employees can thrive.
Recommended target audience: Employees and employers.
Sample audiences & engagement example
Reach for the Stars! Be a Star!, a STEM Resource Fair for middle and high school students with disabilities
for North Carolina State University: College of Sciences, Catalyst Program
Raleigh, NC | April 2024 & 2025
Allyship and Inclusive Workplace Culture
Workplace culture can be hard to cultivate. Learn a few key tips and tricks to ensuring your community feels both welcome and seen.
Recommended target audience: Workplaces and working team leadership.
Sample audiences & engagement example
Panelist: Inspiring Inclusion
for International Women's Day at Lenovo
Hosted by Lenovo's Women In Lenovo Leadership employee resource group, WILL | Morrisville, NC | March 2024
Other Engagements
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Other past speaking engagements
Panelist: Cloud and Software Careers
for The Future is Us: Discovering Careers in Cloud and Software Engineering with Wake Tech Community College
Hosted by Lenovo | Morrisville, NC | March 2025
Panel host: A Journey in STEM Careers
for ATHENA of the Triangle's STEM Girls Conference for North Carolina high school girls
Hosted by Meredith College | Raleigh, NC | February 2025
Podcast guest: Designing for All: Angela Martin's Journey to Inclusive UX at Lenovo
for Creative Footnotes Podcast
Atlanta, GA | January 2025
Panelist: Corporate Inclusion
for Employer Resource Day: Empower Your Team
Hosted by the City of Raleigh and Ablr | Raleigh, NC | July 2024
Panelist: Building Bridges: An invitation to allyship
for Allyship Day Celebration at Lenovo
Hosted by Lenovo's Allyship and LIFT, Lenovo Inspiring Feminism in Tech, special interest groups | Morrisville, NC | March 2024
Panelist: Success in Creative Careers
for the Future Leaders of UX club at the Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah, GA | April 2025
Panel host: Inclusion Culture
for International Day of Disabilities Celebration at Lenovo
Hosted by Lenovo's international chapters of the disability advocacy Employee Resource Group (ABLE NA and AP) and HR | Morrisville, NC | December 2023
Strategic support for organizations looking to improve digital experiences—especially in education, nonprofit, and accessibility-focused sectors.
At Design Storming, we specialize in thoughtful, research-driven UX strategy and design that puts people first. Whether you're refining a digital tool for students, reimagining accessibility in your user journey, or building systems that support real-world impact, we’re here to help.
If you're building something meaningful and want to ensure your digital experience delivers—let’s talk. Please reach out to schedule a free interest call.
