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For more than a decade, Houston’s design, lifestyle, and technology press has featured our projects and our team. Here are the highlights.

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Recent highlights

2026 · Award

Modern Luxury Interiors Texas

Named a “Freshest New Face” in the 2026 Texas Luxury Interior Design Best of Design.

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Jul/Aug 2022 · Feature

Luxe Interiors + Design

“The Smart + Healthy Home,” a full-page feature on designing technology around wellness.

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Jan 2023 · Back Cover Q&A

CityBook

Jaclyn and Donnie on the back cover of CityBook’s “Thrive and Inspire” issue.

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In print

Features & interviews

Apr 2021 · Back Cover Q&A

CityBook

“Thrive and Inspire,” back cover Q&A feature. April 2021.

Oct 2020 · Q&A

River Oaks Life

“Jaclyn & Donnie Boutwell of Media Systems,” sponsor spotlight Q&A. October 2020.

Jan/Feb 2020 · Feature

Houston PetTalk

“Smart Dog in a Smart Home: A Tale of Technology,” byline Donnie Boutwell. January/February 2020.

Oct 2019 · Interview

Texas Lifestyle Magazine

“Top 5 Ways to Automate Your Home & Step into the Future,” interview with Donnie Boutwell. October 2019.

Sep 2019 · Feature

Swoon Magazine (Memorial edition)

“Your Home Technology Advisors.” September 2019.

Jul 2019 · Cover Story

Swoon Memorial

#GirlBosses cover story. July 2019.

Jun 2019 · Q&A

Modern Luxury

New-build home technology Q&A. June 2019.

Jun 2019 · Feature

CityBook

“Home Automation with Jaclyn & Donnie Boutwell of Media Systems,” Q&A. June 2019.

Apr 2019 · Feature

CityBook Design

“Lights, Camera, Sound,” home theater and AV design feature. April 2019.

2019 · Profile

CityBook

“Spotlight on Innovators,” Q&A profile. Circa 2019.

Feb 2019 · Q&A Feature

Modern Luxury / HBTX Interiors

“Your Home Technology Advisors,” Q&A feature. February 2019.

Dec 2018 · Cover Story

CE Pro

Cover story, “Delivering Great Customer Service.” December 2018.

On air & on stage

Podcasts & recognition

2021 · Podcast

Automation Unplugged

Guest appearance, Donnie Boutwell. 2021.

2021 · Podcast

Automation Unplugged

Guest appearance, Jaclyn Boutwell. 2021.

Apr 2020 · Podcast

Brightside Chats

“Jaclyn and Donnie Boutwell: Improving Your Life by Serving Others.” April 2020.

2017 · Award

Crestron

2017 Home Technology Award, “Best Showroom/Demo Space.” 2017/2018.

More coverage

Also featured in

River Oaks Lifestyle “High-Tech Pets: Three Must-Haves for Smart Dogs & Smart Homes,” featuring Donnie Boutwell. August 2020.

Aug 2020

CultureMap Houston JDRF “Promise Ball” gala photo, captioned “Donnie Boutwell, Jaclyn Boutwell.” May 3, 2016.

May 2016

Crestron Connection (dealer newsletter) Testimonial mention, residential leadership summit. February 2019.

Feb 2019

Crestron Connection (dealer newsletter) Winter issue recap. Winter 2017/2018.

2017

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