Author Archives: Doug Neff

About Doug Neff

Doug Neff knows that a great story can change the world. As a Content Developer at Duarte Design, he makes sure our clients’ presentations are built using powerful, engaging stories, whether they are stories about global health concerns, laundry detergent, or wireless routers. Doug holds degrees in religion, music, and consciousness studies. In his spare time, he is a professional speaker, leading workshops and giving presentations on topics ranging from nursing home culture change to personal growth and leadership.

Review: Muppets and Tweets

April 28, 2010 | Doug Neff

During a recent vacation to visit family in Pennsylvania, my husband and I made a side-trip to New York City to see the Jim Henson Company’s production of Stuffed and Unstrung. (Think: live improv comedy + Henson puppets + adults … Continue reading →

Visualizing the Sun Food Agenda with Michael Pollan

November 12, 2009 | Doug Neff

Duarte had the distinct pleasure of working with bestselling author Michael Pollan to turn his ideas about sustainability and food systems into a visual presentation for the PopTech conference last month. Plan to eat your lunch in front of the … Continue reading →

Make Your Presentation Magical

July 8, 2009 | Doug Neff

Memorable Presentations Go Beyond the Slides

June 29, 2009 | Doug Neff

Judging Books by Their Covers

June 26, 2009 | Doug Neff

Ready for a quick design lesson? Click on the picture to go to Joseph Sullivan’s list of Favorite Book Covers for 2008. (That one’s my favorite, by the way.) Now, imagine you wrote a book this year. And your book … Continue reading →