

Therefore is an award-winning brand and packaging design consultancy based in India. With 150+ years of combined experience, our strategists, designers, and innovators craft brands grounded in research, insight, and empathy.
The Genesis of Therefore
The name Therefore stems from a belief that design is not a coincidence - it’s a consequence.
Every 'therefore' connects
Ask → Frame → Create → Assess.
For us, design is what happens after gaining relevant insights. It’s the natural conclusion of asking the right questions, uncovering human truths, and turning them into meaningful brand experiences.
At Therefore, every creative decision has a reason behind it.And every reason leads to an impact. That’s our philosophy: Insight first. Design, therefore.
OUR COLLECTIVE STRENGTH
Behind every 'therefore' is a team that listens deeply, thinks boldly, and designs purposefully.
We are a 35+ member collective of strategists, designers, writers, marketers, consumer psychologists, engineers, and account managers - bringing over 150 years of cumulative experience in building brands across industries.
Our team represents premier design and business institutions around the world - including Stanford, NID, Sir J. J. Institute of Applied Art, MIT Institute of Design, Bangor University (UK), and the Goldman Sachs 10K Women Program.
We’re thinkers and doers. But we’re also nature lovers, musicians, artists, dancers, and sports enthusiasts - people who bring curiosity, empathy, and imagination to everything we do.
Get to know the people who make design a consequence of insight.
HOW WE DO IT
By Imagining Futures, we build strategic alliances for your brand’s success - powered by our proprietary 5-step AFCAA® framework.
A
We ASK
the right questions and cull insights
F
We FRAME
the challenge, strategy and a clear design brief
C
We CREATE
brand assets, design and branding, and act as brand custodians
A
We ASSESS
brand progress
A
We ALIGN
and help brands evolve through growth cycles
Chart the Future
Connect the dots
Design with Intuition
Map the Journey
Create & Innovate

Our five guiding principles to "Stay Curious & Stay Invested"
MEET THE TEAM
The convergence of strategy, execution, and outcome
An eclectic bunch of strategists, designers, writers,marketers, and account managers, all on a mission to stay curious and invested by taking on challenges with a sense of wonder and excitement.
The convergence of strategy, execution, and outcome is crucial for seamless experiences, as demonstrated by our Act, Think and Create teams.
PEOPLE

Brenda Mckenzie
Partner

Alison Hang
Partner

Dani Hodgson
Strategy Director

Adam Khan
VP Design

Mike de Silva
VP Clients

Gina Dupont
VP Finance

Herve Valentini
Creative Director

Dhun Patel
Chief Executive OfficerStanford Seed Graduate | Mass communication | Singer at Heart
With degrees in Commerce and Mass Communication, Dhun thrives at the intersection of business, creativity, and human connection. Over nearly two decades, she has worked with organizations of every scale — from family-run enterprises to global brands — helping them grow with design thinking.
Outside the boardrooms, Dhun lends her voice to a professional choir ensemble that performs for public audiences—a testament to her belief that collaboration and resonance are as vital in music as they are in design.
Vrishali Deshmukh
Chief Strategy OfficerNID | Sir JJ Institute of applied arts | Design Expert | Community Builder
A graduate of the National Institute of Design (NID) and Sir J. J. Institute of Applied Art, Vrishali has helped shape some of India’s most loved brands — including Haldirams, Desia Brothers, Baskin Robbins, and Vadilal. Her strength lies in turning empathy into strategy and insights into brand success. She is a regular Jury member and visiting faculty at various design collages like NID and MIT.
Beyond the studio, she channels her energy into community initiatives—working closely as a trustee on the board of non-profits such as Udaan, which supports Type 1 diabetes care in rural Marathwada, and the Ajanta Ellora Arts Residency, which fosters dialogue between art, heritage, and sustainability.
Nitin Virkar
Chief Creative OfficerNID | Sir JJ School of Arts | Industrial Designer | Potter at Heart
An industrial designer by training and a potter at heart, Nitin believes in the magic of making with one’s hands. His design philosophy is rooted in craftsmanship, precision, and empathy. Whether moulding clay or a brand, he sees design as a tactile pursuit — shaping ideas into tangible experiences. He is a regular jury member and visiting faculty at various design collages like NID and MIT.

Nikita Sawant
Associate Creative Director
Recognised ‘Designer of the year 2025’ by Printweek, India, Nikita’s world of ideas is woven by threads of curiosity. A storyteller at heart, she finds meaning in the smallest details — crafting visual narratives that connect feeling with form. With a background in Visual Communication Design (MIT ID, Pune) and Commercial Art (Sophia College, Mumbai), Nikita brings over a decade of experience shaping brand stories for clients like Mahindra, Haldiram’s, Bayer, Abbott, and Ugaoo. Known for her sharp strategy and creative warmth, she believes every design should make you feel before it makes you see.

Vrushal Shah
Senior Graphic Designer
A designer with a mind for numbers and a heart for typography, Vrushal bridges logic and artistry with effortless balance. His fascination with geometry, pattern, and data-driven storytelling gives his work both precision and soul. From FMCG to fashion and renewable energy, he has designed across industries with an instinct for clarity and craft. Off the grid, you’ll find him decoding stock charts or geeking out over type — a true believer that design is mathematics made emotional.

Siddhesh Vaze
Senior Product Designer
Engineer turned product designer, Siddhesh embodies curiosity in motion. With a Master’s in Product Design from MIT Institute of Design and a foundation in Production Engineering, he’s at his best when ideas move from sketch to prototype to experience. His process is equal parts discipline and discovery — adapting creative methods to real-world constraints. An explorer by nature and a sci-fi enthusiast at heart, Siddhesh designs not just products, but possibilities.

Rohan Pabale
Senior Account Manager
Steady, reflective, and precise, Rohan believes that process is where creativity finds direction. With a background in Printing & Graphics Communication Engineering, he’s spent over 10 years managing brand and design projects across sectors — always prioritizing patience, communication, and process improvement. Calm under pressure and quietly driven, Rohan’s approach ensures every project moves seamlessly from idea to execution.

Ketan Joshi
Senior Account Manager
Ketan brings structure and spontaneity together in the way he leads projects — with rigour, humour, and a deep understanding of people. A Printing Engineer with expertise in packaging and colour science, he translates creative ambition into practical outcomes that delight both clients and teams. Over his decade-long journey, Ketan has mastered the art of collaboration — ensuring every project runs on clarity, trust, and a touch of his signature optimism.

Chaitra Patel
Content Lead
For Chaitra, writing isn’t just communication — it’s connection. With over two decades of experience in brand storytelling and content strategy, she has helped shape the voices of FMCG brands, NGOs, digital businesses, educational and healthcare institutions alike. Holding a Master’s in Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor’s in Psychology, she brings empathy and insight to every brief. In addition, her own entrepreneurial journey of building and scaling a venture has taught her to understand what customers really want. This valuable experience helps her create content that connects deeply with people. Her words build bridges between brands and people, always guided by one principle — say it right, or not at all.

Vikram Sane
Sr. Copy Writer
Vikram brings wit, depth, and a little mischief to the art of communication. With a Master’s in Communication Studies and a decade in creative strategy and copywriting, he’s known for crafting bold ideas that disrupt with compassion. A natural storyteller and collaborative thinker, Vikram thrives on turning insights into memorable narratives — proof that smart writing doesn’t have to be serious, but it must always be sincere.

Akshay Kakade
Assoc. Art Director

Vedant Khedekar
Account Manager

Shilraj Kolhe
Research Analyst

Anushka Dabholkar
Brand Strategist

Surabhi Joshi
Sr. Assoc. Graphic Designer

Rohit Gaikwad
Sr. Assoc. Graphic Designer

Ishwari Bhoskar
Sr. Assoc. Graphic Designer

Omkar Anarse
Sr. Assoc. Motion Graphic Designer

Ajinkya Dhage
Sr. Assoc. Artwork & Print Production

Pruthu Ninawe
Product Engineer

Devangee Pendse
Assoc. Product Designer

Rutwij Paranjape
Assoc. Graphic Designer

Sankalp Pathak
Assoc. Digital Designer

Hemant Sonje
Assoc. Artwork & Print Production

Shubhada Kamble
Digital Manager

Rohan Gogte
Young Graphic Designer

Mrugank Patadia
Young Graphic Designer

Shubhi Nigam
Young Graphic Designer

Tanisha Kharde
Young Graphic Designer

Sanmit Bhagwat
Young Graphic Designer

Hitanshi Waradkar
Young Product Designer

Tisha Barman
Young Graphic Designer

Annie Das
HR & Admin Manager

Pooja Erram
Senior Accountant

Shobha
Cleanliness Custodian
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Our work has been honoured nationally and internationally for design excellence and impact
- India’s Best Brand Design Studio — IBDA, 2021 & 2024
- India’s Best Design Project — IBDA, 2024
- India’s Best Packaging Design Studio — IBDA, 2019
- Disposable Tableware Brand by Yash Papers (Chuk) — Red Dot Award (Germany),
Good Design Award (Japan), IMark Award (India), CII Design Excellence Award (India)
- Gym Equipment for Creative Engineering — IMark Award, 2018
- Best Packaging Design — 20th International Seafood Show, India
- CII Design Excellence Awards — 2023, 2021, 2015, 2013
- Lexus Design Award (India) — Design for Social Impact, 2022
OUR BELIEF
We believe design is not a department, it’s a way of thinking.
It’s about curiosity before creativity, and insight before aesthetics.
Every project we take on is a result of deep listening, layered observation, and purposeful creation.
We design not just to look good — but to work better.
Therefore, we design.

Dhun Patel
Chief Executive OfficerStanford Seed Graduate | Mass communication | Singer at Heart

Vrishali Deshmukh
Chief Strategy OfficerNID | Sir JJ Institute of applied arts | Design Expert | Community Builder

Nitin Virkar
Chief Creative OfficerNID | Sir JJ School of Arts | Industrial Designer | Potter at Heart

Nikita Sawant
Associate Creative Director

Vrushal Shah
Senior Graphic Designer

Siddhesh Vaze
Senior Product Designer

Rohan Pabale
Senior Account Manager

Ketan Joshi
Senior Account Manager

Chaitra Patel
Content Lead

Vikram Sane
Sr. Copy Writer

Akshay Kakade
Assoc. Art Director

Vedant Khedekar
Account Manager

Shilraj Kolhe
Research Analyst

Anushka Dabholkar
Brand Strategist

Surabhi Joshi
Sr. Assoc. Graphic Designer

Rohit Gaikwad
Sr. Assoc. Graphic Designer

Ishwari Bhoskar
Sr. Assoc. Graphic Designer

Omkar Anarse
Sr. Assoc. Motion Graphic Designer

Ajinkya Dhage
Sr. Assoc. Artwork & Print Production

Pruthu Ninawe
Product Engineer

Devangee Pendse
Assoc. Product Designer

Rutwij Paranjape
Assoc. Graphic Designer

Sankalp Pathak
Assoc. Digital Designer

Hemant Sonje
Assoc. Artwork & Print Production

Shubhada Kamble
Digital Manager

Rohan Gogte
Young Graphic Designer

Mrugank Patadia
Young Graphic Designer

Shubhi Nigam
Young Graphic Designer

Tanisha Kharde
Young Graphic Designer

Sanmit Bhagwat
Young Graphic Designer

Hitanshi Waradkar
Young Product Designer

Tisha Barman
Young Graphic Designer

Annie Das
HR & Admin Manager

Pooja Erram
Senior Accountant

Shobha
Cleanliness Custodian

























