Doug Hughmanick

Doug Hughmanick knows a well-executed design when they see one. Meet the juror judging 2026's best designs on craft, clarity, and real-world relevance.
Best Designs Judge 2026Head of Creative and Founder, ANML
2026 Jury Member

Doug Hughmanick

Head of Creative and Founder, ANMLUnited States

Douglas Hughmanick is the founder and creative director of ANML, an award-winning digital product and experience design studio he launched in 2012.

Under his leadership, ANML has grown from an independent studio into a nationally recognized partner for Fortune 500 companies and ambitious startups, with clients including Ford, CNN, Whirlpool, KitchenAid, and ServiceNow. The studio's work has earned Webby Awards along with Apple "Best Of" and Editor's Choice recognitions.

Doug operates on the belief that modern brands are defined as much by how they function as by what they say.

That thinking drives ANML's focus on Functional Branding, an approach that pulls strategy, web and product design, UX, motion, content, and technology into one connected digital ecosystem.

He continues to partner with executive teams, product leaders, and innovators to shape intuitive, durable digital experiences, with an emphasis on craftsmanship, collaboration, and design that delivers measurable business outcomes.