Douglas Bentz
Digital Portfolio
WELCOME
Welcome to my digital portfolio. I am a Communication Studies student with a strong interest in how design, messaging, and strategy work together to shape effective communication. This collection highlights a broad range of my academic and creative work, including artifact challenges, artifact redesigns, and writing samples that demonstrate both analytical and creative problem-solving skills. Each project reflects my growth as a communicator, my attention to detail, and my ability to adapt messages for different audiences and platforms. Together, these pieces represent not only my technical abilities, but also my passion for storytelling, branding, and purposeful communication.
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ARTIFACTS
Artificial Intelligence
Sleep Optimizer GPT is a personalized digital tool I developed to help users improve sleep habits through structured routines, evidence-based strategies, and habit tracking. Designed with both wellness and usability in mind, this project demonstrates my ability to combine communication strategy, user experience design, and health-focused messaging into a functional AI-powered assistant. This tool reflects my interest in behavioral communication, digital wellness, and practical problem-solving through emerging technology.
Visual Communication
This section features visual communication creations and recreations developed across multiple courses while attending the University of North Carolina Wilmington. These projects highlight my ability to apply design principles, recreate brand assets, and thoughtfully redesign visual materials with attention to strategy, audience, and aesthetics.
Writing and Analysis
This section features a selection of creative writing pieces developed through various Communication Studies courses. These works highlight my ability to craft engaging narratives, express ideas clearly, and adapt my voice for different purposes and audiences. Together, these pieces reflect both my creativity and my growth as a writer and storyteller.
IMC: Message Design This section of my portfolio showcases a collection of Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) and media projects developed across various Communication Studies courses. These works highlight my ability to create strategic, audience-focused messaging across multiple platforms while applying key principles of branding, storytelling, and visual communication. Together, these projects reflect my growth as a creative and strategic communicator.