Doug holds degrees in design from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California and in visual communication from the University of North Texas. His design consultancy has been recognized as one of seven hot design firms to watch in the U.S. by HOW Magazine Business Annual and has also been tagged as one of “best and brightest” design firms in the U.S. in Graphic Design America Two and Brand Design USA. His company's Web development solutions have been recognized by major digital media award competitions including CIO Magazine’s WebBusiness 50/50 winner, Communication Arts Interactive, and Graphis New Media, among others. Doug was honored as an AIGA Fellow by the DFW Chapter, for his contribution to the design community.