Alister Coyne
About Alister Coyne
Alister Coyne is a Design Director with extensive experience in various design roles across multiple companies. He currently serves as Design Director at AskNicely and has founded 25 Maps, while also contributing as a guest lecturer at Auckland University of Technology.
Current Role at AskNicely
Alister Coyne serves as the Design Director at AskNicely, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for leading design initiatives and ensuring that the user experience aligns with the company's goals. His expertise in design management contributes to the overall strategy and execution of projects within the organization.
Previous Experience in Design
Alister Coyne has extensive experience in various design roles across multiple organizations. He worked at Trade Me as Design Lead - Property from 2013 to 2018, where he established a new team of designers. His earlier roles include positions at Affinity ID as Senior Creative, Ooooby as UX Designer, and Shift as Senior Designer. He also contributed to Auror as Director of Product Design from 2018 to 2023.
Educational Background
Alister Coyne studied at Swinburne University of Technology, where he earned a BA in Graphic Design (Multimedia) with First Class Honours from 1995 to 1999. He also completed his VCE at Seymour Technical High School from 1988 to 1993. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in design principles and multimedia.
Contributions to Design and Advertising
Throughout his career, Alister Coyne has made significant contributions to design and advertising projects. He launched a major online advertising campaign for Yahoo!, which featured full-page takeovers and interactive banners. Additionally, he has worked on experimental projects for brands like Chupa Chups, Toyota, and Adidas at Sputnik Agency in Melbourne.
Guest Lecturing at Auckland University of Technology
Since 2020, Alister Coyne has served as a Guest Lecturer at Auckland University of Technology. In this role, he shares his industry knowledge and experience with students, helping to bridge the gap between academic learning and practical application in the design field.