Doddz

Doddz is a multi-award-winning artist and creative innovator recognised globally for blending art, technology and storytelling to create emotional connection at scale. As Founder and Creative Director of DIME, his biggest achievement lies in redefining how brands and audiences engage through immersive, story-led experiences powered by emerging technology.

Doddz’s journey began while studying Graphic Design at university, where creativity was not just an academic pursuit but a practical lifeline. Alongside his studies, he built a following as the street artistProfessor Pigment, producing uplifting public murals that resonated deeply with local communities. One early commission proved so successful it enabled him to pay off his parents’ mortgage while still a student, a defining moment that showed creativity could deliver real-world impact. During this period, he also worked as Lead Graphic Designer at Staffordshire Students’ Union, gaining hands-on experience with large-scale campaigns, branding projects and live audiences. These formative years shaped his belief that art should lift spirits, spark curiosity and invite people into shared moments of wonder.

After graduating, Doddz’s curiosity for culture, attention and narrative led him into the fast-paced world of digital marketing. He joined SocialChain, where he progressed to Creative Manager, working closely with founder Steven Bartlett during the company’s rapid growth. Here, he helped shape content seen by millions worldwide, learning how stories travel, why people care and how creativity performs in commercial environments. This period sharpened his understanding of modern attention, audience behaviour and the power of emotional storytelling. Alongside his professional growth, Doddz continued to develop his artistic practice, exploring how technology could expand human connection rather than replace it.

In 2019, Doddz founded DIME, a creative studio specialising in immersive experiences using Augmented Reality, data and emerging tools. Under his leadership as Founder and Creative Director, DIME has delivered pioneering work for global brands including Disney, Nike, Sony, Amazon, Dior and The Beatles. His work has been exhibited physically in London, Manchester and Shanghai, while virtual experiences have reached audiences across India and the United States. He has served as an Ambassador for Meta and Snapchat, been named UK Leading Digital Voice for the Queen Elizabeth Memorial Committee, and created ‘The Pollution Piano’, a world-touring project translating air quality data into sound and interaction. A member of Mensa, Doddz speaks openly about navigating dyslexia, reframing it as a strength that fuels divergent thinking. As a keynote speaker, he helps organisations rethink creativity, embrace neurodiversity and see innovation as a human, not technical, challenge.