Doris Hardoon
Doris began her career at Marine World Africa USA, a privately owned family theme park in northern California as a Graphic Designer. This invaluable experience introduced her to the world of entertainment design. Subsequently, she was hired as a Designer/Stylist at Walt Disney Imagineering in 1979, for Epcot Center in Florida. Doris’s talent and skills ultimately transitioned her responsibilities to Executive Creative Director & Producer, leading projects and portfolios of various scale and scope around the world.
The four decades of accomplishments in the entertainment industry developed vital qualifications for Doris as an effective designer, manager, and leader. Her application of passion, talent, and skills to a variety of full-spectrum projects domestically and internationally have allowed her to maximize project delivery both in a Disney corporate structure and as an independent design consultant. She is a strong communicator, eager to listen and collaborate with versatile individuals to carry forth a vision. Her ability to proactively assess the needs of a team and the assignment gives her a distinct expertise as a leader. Her achievements include high-profile projects for clients such as Disney global parks and resorts, cruise lines, retail, dining, entertainment districts, world-class cultural museums, exhibitions, and educational institutions. Doris recently retired after 31 years from Walt Disney Imagineering and has reestablished her design consultancy company in support of the greater good for the entertainment industry.
Born and raised in Hong Kong, Doris is of Eurasian descent and moved to United States of America when she was 18. She graduated from California College of the Arts with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design and earned the Award of Excellence with Distinction. She is fluent in Shanghainese, Cantonese, and English.