Doug Appleton is the highly acclaimed Chief Creative Director at PERCEPTION, a leading design and animation studio in the New York metro area. With over 15 years of experience in the Motion Graphics and VFX industry, Doug is a seasoned director, designer, animator, and all-around creative force. He is also a futurist, with a keen interest in exploring the potential of emerging technologies and their impact on society.Doug's impressive portfolio of work includes some of the biggest blockbusters in the film industry. He has worked on almost every single Marvel project to date, including directing the title sequences for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Loki, Avengers: Endgame, and WandaVision. His work on WandaVision earned him an Emmy nomination, cementing his status as one of the industry's top creative minds.Aside from his work in the film industry, Doug has also collaborated with leading names in the tech industry on a multitude of projects. He has worked on cutting-edge projects in navigation and map applications, as well as in the fields of aerospace, automotive, and cybersecurity, among others.Doug's creative vision and talent for producing visually stunning and innovative designs have earned him accolades and recognition from both his peers and clients. He continues to push boundaries and break new ground in the world of motion graphics and VFX, while his futurist perspective allows him to stay ahead of the curve and anticipate the technological developments that will shape the future.He is a maker of fake things for the big screens and real things for the little screens!