Dinesh Dave

  • Professional Dreamer.
  • Bangers and Mash.
  • Let's build, fam.
  • Designer. Creative.

Dinesh is the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Work is Play Studio, a design powerhouse blending art, strategy, and innovation. With a sharp eye for design and an innate sense of storytelling, Dinesh leads a team that creates impactful branding, marketing, and product design experiences for industry titans and ambitious startups alike.

Before founding Work is Play, Dinesh built a world-class portfolio as an Art Director at Meta, where he transformed complex concepts into user-friendly narratives for billions of people. At Apple, he launched iconic products to global acclaim, and earlier in his career, he shaped campaigns for Nike, Levi’s, Coca-Cola, and Oreo at AKQA and Wieden+Kennedy.

Known for his authenticity and collaborative approach, Dinesh bridges the gap between big ideas and bold execution. Whether mentoring up-and-coming designers, creating immersive AR experiences, or envisioning the next big thing in branding, he thrives at the intersection of creativity and strategy.

When he’s not growing Work is Play Studio, Dinesh is likely spinning UK garage beats, directing indie films, or caring for his ever-growing cactus collection. Based in Los Angeles, he channels his journey from London to LA into work that is as thoughtful as it is transformative.