Don Allen Stevenson III

Don Allen III is a creative technologist, speaker, and one of ten members of the Adobe Creative Collective, a think tank exploring how AI and emerging technology are reshaping creative work. Don builds at the intersection of art and artificial intelligence, helping creators understand how to use new tools without losing what makes their work human. With a background in visual effects, immersive media, and agentic AI, Don has collaborated with teams at Meta, Apple, and OpenAI. Today he is Director of A.R.T. Asteria Research and Technology and consults with brands and creative teams on integrating AI into real workflows, not as a replacement for craft, but as an amplifier of it. Don is a practitioner first. He builds and ships AI-powered applications, designs interactive experiences, and breaks down complex technology into language any creative can use. He advocates for artist-centered approaches to AI adoption, pushing for models that protect and empower the creative community.