DOUG OAKES
Doug is a nationally recognized Creative Director with over 25 years advertising experience. Before forming do! design in 2002 he served at some of the most prestigious advertising and communications firms in the US, including: Bozell, The William Cook Agency, and Ketchum Atlanta.
Doug has a B.F.A.degree (Graphic Communication) from The University of Southern Mississippi. He has also studied at Parsons School of Design, New York, and the Portfolio Center in Atlanta. He taught Advertising Design at the Portfolio Center, The University of South Alabama, Flagler College and the Atlanta College of Art. Along the way he has received numerous creative awards for his work including; a Clio Award, Best of Show (three times) and numerous Awards of Excellence from the Georgia Healthcare Association's Target Awards, several entries in Print's Regional Design Annual, and too many local and regional Addy's to count.
Doug serves on the board of The Family Cafe, a non-profit advocacy and education resource for families with special needs children. He is married and has six children. Yes, six.