Playtime is an idea studio.
We develop simple, unexpected ideas that help brands stand out. From identities and campaigns to products and experiences.
Services
Recess
Fresh thinking for your brand, in just one week. A focused creative deep dive that delivers a playbook of actionable ideas across strategy, identity, campaigns, and products. Take the ideas forward with your team, or bring them to life with us.
Residency
A month-long engagement to turn promising ideas into clear creative directions, ready for your team to take forward or for us to develop together.
For agencies
An extra set of creative eyes and hands for pitches, briefs, and big projects. We bring a different angle and ideas that stand apart.
Dan Golden
Dan Golden is the mind behind Playtime. He’s a creative director, designer, and author with 25 years of experience across brands, products, books, games, and art. He has led creative teams at agencies in New York and Los Angeles, served as VP Creative at Knock Knock, and runs his own studio, building brands and ventures from idea through launch.
Dan with his dog, Judd. Named after Donald, not Ashley, Apatow, or Hirsch.
Select Clients
ArcLight Cinemas
Cadillac
CB2
Fast Company
Hachette
Knock Knock
Swarovski
Time Inc.
UPS
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