Doug Stringham
About Doug Stringham
Doug Stringham is a Senior User Experience/Product Designer with over twenty-five years of experience in education and design. He advocates for contemporary accessibility standards and has worked in various roles, including at Close To My Heart and Sorenson Communications, while also serving as an adjunct instructor at Utah Valley University since 1995.
Current Role at Sorenson Communications
Doug Stringham has been serving as a Senior User Experience/Product Designer at Sorenson Communications since 2014. In this role, he focuses on enhancing user experience across various platforms, including proprietary embedded systems, WebRTC, iOS, Android/TV, macOS, and Windows endpoints. His extensive experience in user experience design contributes to the development of accessible and user-friendly products.
Previous Experience at Close To My Heart
Prior to his current position, Doug worked as a Senior User Experience Architect at Close To My Heart from 2006 to 2013. During his seven years there, he contributed to the design and implementation of user experiences that prioritized customer engagement and satisfaction in the Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area.
Education and Expertise
Doug Stringham studied at Brigham Young University, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from 1988 to 1995. He later pursued a Master’s Degree in Instructional Psychology and Technology, completing his studies from 2006 to 2012. His educational background supports his expertise in user experience design and instructional methodologies.
Advocacy for Accessibility Standards
Doug advocates for contemporary accessibility standards through qualitative and ethnographic customer research. His commitment to accessibility is evident in his design practices, ensuring that products are usable for a diverse range of users, including those with disabilities.
Teaching Role at Utah Valley University
In addition to his design work, Doug has been an Adjunct Instructor in American Sign Language & Deaf Studies at Utah Valley University since 1995. His long-standing role in education reflects his dedication to community education and formal instruction in languages and cultures.