I’m Devika. It means "little goddess", but for the sake of sounding humble, I go by Dev.
I’m an art director, founder of Creativity for Kindness, and writer (and designer and illustrator) of ABC of Gender Identity.
I like to use my creativity to solve problems and bring a smile to people’s faces. I enjoy collaborating with people who find the humor and make meaningful work. And I believe in the power of big ideas to create change and make a positive impact.
I’ve worked in London, Bombay, and San Francisco, and am currently in New York City.
Get in touch at devikadalal14@gmail.com
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experience
LinkedIn, McCann, R/GA, DDB, McGarryBowen, MRM McCann, Bokeh, Cohn & Wolfe, BBDO, JWT
brands
LinkedIn, Nike, Spotify, Amazon, Microsoft, eBay, PlayStation, Affirm, Coors Light, Cisco, MGM Resorts, Virgin Media, TJX, Qualcomm, Krispy Kreme, iShares by BlackRock, HomeGoods, Homesense, Energy Upgrade California, Campari, SKYY Vodka, P&O Ferries, Vauxhall, Direct Line, P&G, Sonic Drive-In, Colgate, Smucker’s, VISA, Blackberry, Kelloggs, State Bank of India, Airtel, c0ffe3
Pro Bono
Compassion Institute, Partners Global, Choose Women, Stay Home Stay Social, Harmony Conservation, Oana Namibia, When You Need Me Collective, Grace & Growth Collective
published
ABC of Gender Identity
Author, designer, and illustrator
2021
Tennis for Little Humans
Illustrator
2013
speaking
Book180 - Guest Speaker
2023
SCAD - Guest Speaker
2022
Adweek Elevate: Out of Home panel
2021
Camp ADventure by VCU Brandcenter - Guest Speaker
2020
recognition
Adweek B2B Innovation Awards // Winner x2 // LinkedIn // 2023
The Drum Awards // Winner x3 // LinkedIn // 2022
Webbys // Winner x3 // Nike // 2021
Chip Shop Awards // Finalist // Cards Against Humanity // 2020
The One Show // Merit // 2019
SF ADDYs // Gold // Microsoft // 2019
Creative Conscience Awards // Finalist // 2019
CMYK // Winner // 2019
eLit Awards // Silver // ABC of Gender Identity // 2019
Creativity International Awards // Bronze // Microsoft // 2018
Communication Arts Illustration Annual // Finalist // 2018
Cannes Young Lions // Finalist // 2016
Chip Shop Awards // Finalist // Lego // 2016
Cannes Young Lions // Finalist // 2015
Participant Media Design // Winner // 2013
Yuengling Brewery Design // Winner // 2011
press
The Drum // LinkedIn - Make B2B everything it can be
OPEN: BrBx (morning show) // ABC of Gender Identity
Book Review (podcast // ABC of Gender Identity
Publishers Weekly // ABC of Gender Identity
The One Club for Creativity // Creativity for Kindness
Adweek // ABC of Gender Identity
The Pivot Project // Creativity for Kindness
Design Boom // ABC of Gender Identity
SF Egotist // ABC of Gender Identity
Hello You Creatives // Creativity for Kindness
Your Design Juice // Creativity for Kindness
MediaCat // ABC of Gender Identity
Top 10 List of Books on Crowdfunding Platforms
Young Creative Council // Badass Gal
CMYK Magazine // Top New Creatives 58
Hello You Creatives // Just Ask Siri.
Ads of the World // Battle of the Sexes
We Love Ad // Battle of the Sexes
jury participation
The Gail Awards
Juror
2023
Adweek Out of Home Impact Awards
Juror
2021
Camp ADventure by VCU Brandcenter
Judged the final campaigns for VCU Brandcenter’s virtual summer internship.
2020
Young Shits
Wrote the creative brief and judged entries for the Young Shits creative competition.
2016
mentorship
Women Who Create
Mentored women in advertising as part of the WWC Summer Cohort.
2021
Camp ADventure by VCU Brandcenter
Mentored a team in developing a campaign for VCU Brandcenter’s virtual summer internship during the COVID-19 crisis.
2020
The One Club for Creativity
Mentored students during The One Club’s Summer Bootcamp, and took part in the Portfolio Review.
2019 - 2020
DDB + Galileo High School Mentorship Program
Founding member of a mentorship program between DDB and Galileo High School.
2019 - 2020