douglas buckingham
Creative | Design
The man behind the smile.
A high-concept thinker with hands-on craft.
Originally from Calgary, now back and ready to build the next great thing here.
I'm happiest when collaborating with a motivated, talented team to create standout work — especially when there's room to dig into the strategy, explore fresh directions, and shape smart creative. After 14 years working in San Francisco at top-tier digital and advertising agencies, I’m now focused on doing meaningful, high-quality work here in Calgary.
I graduated from one of Canada’s top visual communication and design colleges, where I built a strong foundation in design thinking and execution. That classical training has served me well across my career, especially in digital-led environments where clarity, storytelling, and visual impact all matter.
I’m most at home during early ideation — exploring creative territories, shaping campaign platforms, and guiding the team toward standout solutions. I enjoy mentoring others, building strong client relationships, and helping great ideas move smoothly from concept to final delivery.
Over the years, I’ve led interactive campaigns for brands like Nike, EA, Mercedes-Benz, and Kaiser Permanente. I developed my digital chops at places like Critical Mass, Freestyle Interactive and Havas Global, working on rich media, video game ads, and e-commerce platforms. Some of that work earned industry recognition, including a Cannes Cyber Lion.
Whether the brief is scrappy or polished, brand or B2B, I bring a craftsman’s eye and a concept-first mindset to everything I do.