11.20.25

BASED IN DURHAM, NC

MY NAME IS MICHAEL DANKWAH AGYEMAN-PREMPEH

DESIGN

TECHNOLOGIST

Signature

BRIDGING ENGINEERING, RESEARCH, AND VISUAL DESIGN
TO BUILD PRODUCTS THAT MATTER

AVAILABLE FOR NEW OPPORTUNITIES • AVAILABLE FOR NEW OPPORTUNITIES •
Michael Dankwah Agyeman-Prempeh

About

DESIGN LEAD + CODER

I'm a design technologist bridging engineering, research, and visual design to build products that matter. Currently pursuing my Master's in Engineering (MEng) in Design, Technology, and Innovation at Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering, I combine technical depth with design thinking to solve problems at the intersection of technology and human experience.

My approach is grounded in co-design, iterative validation, and shipping work that people actually use.

Design Lead (Intern) @ The Seed List

Graduate Student @ Duke University

MEng in Design, Technology and Innovation

Duke EGRMGT TA • Duke DTI PA • Duke UJB • Kectil Fellow '24

What I Do

Expertise

Brand Design

Strategic brand systems, visual identities, and design guidelines that communicate your story. Expertise in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and comprehensive brand development.

Visual Design

Creating aesthetically compelling and functionally effective designs with attention to typography, color theory, and composition.

UX Research

Human-centered research methodologies including user interviews, journey mapping, and qualitative analysis to inform design decisions.

Data & AI

Data analysis and visualization using Python, Jupyter Notebook, Tableau, PowerBI, and MS Excel. Transforming complex datasets into actionable insights and compelling visual stories.

Project Management

Leading cross-functional teams, managing stakeholders, and delivering projects on time with clear communication and strategic planning.

Software Engineering

Full-stack development with modern frameworks and technologies, building scalable and maintainable applications.

Capabilities

Skills & Tools

Languages & Frameworks

PythonTypeScriptJavaScriptReactNext.jsHTML/CSSJavaMySQLRedux

Design & Prototyping

FigmaAdobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopAdobe InDesignSolidWorksDesign ThinkingWireframingPrototyping

Data & Analytics

TableauPowerBIJupyter NotebookMS ExcelData VisualizationData AnalysisPython (Pandas/NumPy)Machine Learning

Research & Development

UX ResearchUser TestingQualitative AnalysisJourney MappingStakeholder InterviewsLean PrinciplesAgile Methodology

Development Tools

GitHubGitVS CodeStreamlitNode.jsTailwind CSSAPI IntegrationResponsive Design

Project Management

Cross-functional TeamsStakeholder ManagementRisk AnalysisQuality AssuranceDocumentationCollaboration ToolsAgile/Scrum

Continuously learning and expanding my technical toolkit to solve complex problems

Featured Work

Selected Projects

Software Engineering

Weather App

A minimalistic weather application featuring clean black/white/gray design with real-time weather data and intuitive user experience.

ReactAPI IntegrationUI/UX Design

Brand Design

The Seed List Rebrand

Complete brand identity transformation for an early-stage startup accelerator, including visual systems, design guidelines, and digital touchpoints.

Brand StrategyVisual IdentityDesign Systems

UX Research

Digital Fatigue UX Study

In-depth qualitative research study examining digital burnout patterns among knowledge workers, featuring user interviews, journey mapping, and actionable insights.

User ResearchJourney MappingData Analysis

Product Design

Flashback

A memory-sharing platform that enables users to capture and relive moments through contextual storytelling and intelligent organization.

Product StrategyUI/UXUser Testing

Software Engineering

University Recommendation App

Data-driven recommendation system helping prospective students discover universities aligned with their academic goals and preferences.

PythonStreamlitData Visualization

Organizations I've worked for/with:

Goldman SachsThe Seed ListDuke MENG AIPIDuke MENG DTIAshesi Scholars ProgramTullow OilDuke AI ClubLVS AfricaDestiny ChapelEdeliciousFlame Prayer NetworkOpportunities AvenueAshesi Real Estate ClubLiving EpistlesBody MattersKemdar ElectronicsGoldman SachsThe Seed ListDuke MENG AIPIDuke MENG DTIAshesi Scholars ProgramTullow OilDuke AI ClubLVS AfricaDestiny ChapelEdeliciousFlame Prayer NetworkOpportunities AvenueAshesi Real Estate ClubLiving EpistlesBody MattersKemdar Electronics

Beyond Work

I Enjoy...

Hackathons

Building innovative solutions under pressure. Recent projects include Flashback (memory-sharing platform) and other rapid prototyping challenges.

Speaking & Panels

Sharing insights on design thinking, technology innovation, and the intersection of design and engineering at various university events and conferences.

University Committees

Serving on the University Judicial Board as a graduate representative appointed by the President of Duke University, ensuring fair academic policies.

Mentorship & Teaching

Teaching Assistant for Engineering Management Seminar, Program Assistant at Institute of Enterprise Engineering, and Resident Assistant fostering community.

Get In Touch

Let's Build Something Great Together

Whether you're looking for design research insights, brand strategy, or technical implementation, I'm always open to discussing new opportunities and collaborations.