DOUG RAPHAEL, Senior Designer

Education
B.S., University of Wisconsin, Madison
B.F.A., Academy of Arts College, San Francisco

Professional Background
A native of the Bay Area, Doug Raphael joined FTA in 2007 after spending the previous two years in New York City. His experience includes working with numerous clients, both for-profit and not-for-profit. He has worked on projects through all phases of development including brand strategy, name development, collateral, interactive spaces, posters, ads, books, package design, signage, brochures, direct mail, newsletters, and websites.
While in New York, Doug worked as a graphic designer at Studio Red at the Rockwell Group, and at Pompei AD. While at Studio Red, Doug’s work ranged from rethinking Coca Cola’s Japanese vending channel to updating an interactive teen lounge inside malls. Doug also worked on branding concepts for sub-brands of Starwood and on new ways of thinking about Citibank’s online presence.
As the graphic design director at Pompei AD, Doug worked with a team of architects, designers, and researchers to develop strategies for companies, from naming to the design of retail spaces. Projects ranged from helping bring new brands such as Té Casan and MaisonJoi to market to booth design for the nonprofit organization, Arzu. As a leader at Pompei AD, Doug managed, trained, and art directed a small team; worked on proposals and budgets for new clients; led internal initiatives; and was the liaison with printers and other manufacturers.
Since joining Fern Tiger Associates, Doug has been instrumental in coordinating all design projects and has worked with numerous client organizations including Pyatok Architects, California Child Care Resource & Referral Network, Institute for Human and Social Development, Maui Economic Development Board, Wu Yee Children’s Services, and Human Resources Council (Calaveras County).