Dinesh is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Work is Play Studio, leading bold brand, and web design for ambitious series A and B software companies and global companies. His work blends storytelling, strategy, and craft into experiences that stand out and scale.


Previously at Meta and Apple, Dinesh helped launch products and narratives seen by billions and created digital campaigns for Nike, Levis, Coca-Cola, and Oreo at AKQA and Wieden+Kennedy. Known for bridging big ideas with execution, he mentors designers, builds immersive experiences, and pushes brands into new creative territory.


When hes not growing Work is Play Studio, hes spinning UK garage, directing indie films, or tending to his cactus collectionall from his base in Los Angeles.

[EXPERIENCE]

[EXPERIENCE]

Co-Founder + CD, Work is Play Studio

Co-Founder + CD, Work is Play Studio

Co-Founder + CD, Work is Play Studio

Art Director, Meta

Art Director, Meta

Art Director, Meta

Art Director, Apple

Art Director, Apple

Art Director, Apple

Design, AKQA

Design, AKQA

Design, AKQA

Design, Wieden+Kennedy

Design, Wieden+Kennedy

Design, Wieden+Kennedy

[Cross-disciplinary]

[Cross-disciplinary]

Product strategy & roadmapping

Product strategy & roadmapping

Product strategy & roadmapping

Vision setting & goal definition

Vision setting & goal definition

Vision setting & goal definition

Product & creative briefs

Product & creative briefs

Product & creative briefs

AI-driven design exploration

AI-driven design exploration

AI-driven design exploration

Concept development & early ideation

Concept development & early ideation

Concept development & early ideation

XFN collaboration with PMs & engineers

XFN collaboration with PMs & engineers

XFN collaboration with PMs & engineers

Design leadership & standards

Design leadership & standards

Design leadership & standards

Design systems

Design systems

Design systems

Tools & process improvement

Tools & process improvement

Tools & process improvement

Team mentorship & community building

Team mentorship & community building

Team mentorship & community building

Hiring, interviews & talent development

Hiring, interviews & talent development

Hiring, interviews & talent development

[RECOGNITION]

[RECOGNITION]

2x Awwwards Honorable mention

2x Awwwards Honorable mention

2x Awwwards Honorable mention

A1 Site of the day

A1 Site of the day

A1 Site of the day

CSSDA awards: Best UI Design

CSSDA awards: Best UI Design

CSSDA awards: Best UI Design

CSSDA awards: Best UX Design

CSSDA awards: Best UX Design

CSSDA awards: Best UX Design

CSSDA awards: Best Innovation

CSSDA awards: Best Innovation

CSSDA awards: Best Innovation

Vibeathon 2025 Winner

Vibeathon 2025 Winner

Vibeathon 2025 Winner

Distinguished Alumni Award

Distinguished Alumni Award

Distinguished Alumni Award

Studied under Massimo Vignelli

Studied under Massimo Vignelli

Studied under Massimo Vignelli

[Skills]

[Skills]

Creative Direction

Creative Direction

Creative Direction

Art Direction

Art Direction

Art Direction

Digital Design

Digital Design

Digital Design

Brand Strategy

Brand Strategy

Brand Strategy

Visual Identity

Visual Identity

Visual Identity

Prototyping

Prototyping

Prototyping

Motion Design

Motion Design

Motion Design

Website Design

Website Design

Website Design

Vibe coding

Vibe coding

Vibe coding

Video editing

Video editing

Video editing