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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

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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

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    Dhun Patel
    Chief Executive Officer

    Stanford 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.

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    Vrishali Deshmukh
    Chief Strategy Officer

    NID | 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.

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    Nitin Virkar
    Chief Creative Officer

    NID | 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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Akshay Kakade

    Assoc. Art Director

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    Vedant Khedekar

    Account Manager

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    Shilraj Kolhe

    Research Analyst

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    Anushka Dabholkar

    Brand Strategist

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    Surabhi Joshi

    Sr. Assoc. Graphic Designer

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    Rohit Gaikwad

    Sr. Assoc. Graphic Designer

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    Ishwari Bhoskar

    Sr. Assoc. Graphic Designer

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    Omkar Anarse

    Sr. Assoc. Motion Graphic Designer

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    Ajinkya Dhage

    Sr. Assoc. Artwork & Print Production

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    Pruthu Ninawe

    Product Engineer

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    Devangee Pendse

    Assoc. Product Designer

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    Rutwij Paranjape

    Assoc. Graphic Designer

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    Sankalp Pathak

    Assoc. Digital Designer

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    Hemant Sonje

    Assoc. Artwork & Print Production

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    Shubhada Kamble

    Digital Manager

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    Rohan Gogte

    Young Graphic Designer

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    Mrugank Patadia

    Young Graphic Designer

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    Shubhi Nigam

    Young Graphic Designer

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    Tanisha Kharde

    Young Graphic Designer

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    Sanmit Bhagwat

    Young Graphic Designer

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    Hitanshi Waradkar

    Young Product Designer

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    Tisha Barman

    Young Graphic Designer

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    Annie Das

    HR & Admin Manager

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    Pooja Erram

    Senior Accountant

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    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.

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    Dhun Patel
    Chief Executive Officer

    Stanford Seed Graduate | Mass communication | Singer at Heart

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    Vrishali Deshmukh
    Chief Strategy Officer

    NID | Sir JJ Institute of applied arts | Design Expert | Community Builder

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    Nitin Virkar
    Chief Creative Officer

    NID | Sir JJ School of Arts | Industrial Designer | Potter at Heart

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    Nikita Sawant

    Associate Creative Director

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    Vrushal Shah

    Senior Graphic Designer

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    Siddhesh Vaze

    Senior Product Designer

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    Rohan Pabale

    Senior Account Manager

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    Ketan Joshi

    Senior Account Manager

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    Chaitra Patel

    Content Lead

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    Vikram Sane

    Sr. Copy Writer

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    Akshay Kakade

    Assoc. Art Director

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    Vedant Khedekar

    Account Manager

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    Shilraj Kolhe

    Research Analyst

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    Anushka Dabholkar

    Brand Strategist

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    Surabhi Joshi

    Sr. Assoc. Graphic Designer

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    Rohit Gaikwad

    Sr. Assoc. Graphic Designer

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    Ishwari Bhoskar

    Sr. Assoc. Graphic Designer

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    Omkar Anarse

    Sr. Assoc. Motion Graphic Designer

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    Ajinkya Dhage

    Sr. Assoc. Artwork & Print Production

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    Pruthu Ninawe

    Product Engineer

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    Devangee Pendse

    Assoc. Product Designer

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    Rutwij Paranjape

    Assoc. Graphic Designer

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    Sankalp Pathak

    Assoc. Digital Designer

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    Hemant Sonje

    Assoc. Artwork & Print Production

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    Shubhada Kamble

    Digital Manager

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    Rohan Gogte

    Young Graphic Designer

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    Mrugank Patadia

    Young Graphic Designer

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    Shubhi Nigam

    Young Graphic Designer

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    Tanisha Kharde

    Young Graphic Designer

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    Sanmit Bhagwat

    Young Graphic Designer

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    Hitanshi Waradkar

    Young Product Designer

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    Tisha Barman

    Young Graphic Designer

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    Annie Das

    HR & Admin Manager

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    Pooja Erram

    Senior Accountant

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    Shobha

    Cleanliness Custodian

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