Ken Douglas is a principal and founder of Illumination Arts, to which he brings his training in theatrical lighting design and more than twenty years of experience in architectural lighting design. Ken’s work has received awards from The International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) and the Illuminating Engineering Society of North American (IESNA), including his designs for The Thomas Jefferson Memorial in Washington, DC and the Biloxi Bay Bridge in Mississippi. He has been invited to speak at numerous conferences, present educational sessions to client groups, and write articles for publication in industry magazines.

In addition to his depth of expertise and experience in lighting design, Ken has the ability to understand and realize complex mechanical and technological details. This skill is apparent in everything he does, from his painstaking details for the Jefferson Memorial to his ability to meet clients’ needs by keeping Illumination Arts at the cutting edge in the use of computer software.

Ken is an active Professional Member of the International Association of Lighting Designers where he served as the Treasurer on its Board of Directors, following two terms as a Director-at-Large. For four years, Ken was Chairman of the organization’s signature awards program and was presented with their Volunteer Service Award for his efforts.

Ken possesses over twenty-five years experience in architectural lighting design and his work has received awards from The International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) and the Illuminating Engineering Society of North American (IESNA). He has spoken at NeoCon and the IALD Annual Education Conference, and has written articles for publication in industry magazines.