Dotun Abeshinbioke

If I could live inside someone else’s mind for a day, it may have to be @doseofdots ‘ because she sees things no one else can. As a creative agency owner of @abike.studio , set designer, creative director, producer and the visionary behind some of your favorite @topicals @culturecon @lorealparis and @instagram campaigns, Dots is famous for turning empty spaces into immersive worlds that go viral. Her journey from Lagos ➡️ London ➡️ Parsons in New York explains a lot, though. Dots spent her early years immersing herself in all things fashion, photography and graphic design. That exposure and education let to creative side quests in her college years, and ultimately, a pandemic live-stream that altered the entire course of her career. If there’s one thing to learn from Dotun Abeshinbioke‘s story - it’s this: “stay curious, and don’t focus on the end.” Dots proves that if you’re moving and making - you never know who is watching. She has always worked from a place of enthusiasm, learnining and creativity - not from a place of “this has to return xyz dollars” or “this better get me connected to xyz person.” But connections were made - and the money 💰 ? That happened, too. In spades. To find out how she did it - and the fatherly piece of advice she’s *so* glad she listened to - comment “DOTS” and I’ll send you the convo. This one’s for all the feral, impatient creatives who are waiting their turn 👋✨

What a full circle moment! From doing set design for a Footlocker campaign produced by CCNYC in 2022 to the Instagram booth at CultureCon in 2024 and most recently the CultureCon x Chase Ink campaign, I’m honored to be a part of this years Creative Class and a trusted collaborator. The past few years spent building my craft and growing my studio (@abike.studio ) is a true testament to the power of the process! I’m so excited to be a part of the 2026 #CCNYCCreativeClass. Thank you to @theccnyc for continuously celebrating Black creatives and our contributions to the culture!

Morocco Dump [Work Edition] — NBPA’s One Court Africa! @abike.studio led all things creative direction, branding, graphic design, set design, merch and experiential. The immersive 4 day experience invited NBA players to learn about impact investing and champion African entrepreneurs. 4 months of prep, A 100+ page deck, 1 month of merch prod. (c/o @mejimeji.co @tolucoye ), 1 trip to China and 72 hours to fabricate and install all led to thisss!! Full case study to come but for now enjoy this sneak peek! 🧩👩🏾‍💻

Ready for you! See you tomorrow🖇️ — Abike Open Studio, May 15, 2-8pm. @nycxdesign (RSVP link in our bio) Photos: @karonie Partners & Sponsors: @mio.nyc @unioncafe.nyc @drinkculturepop @drinkpres @anisbooths @bloomline.coffee Team: @tbuzz.gram @didi_deeeeeeee @ofromqueens @zproduces DJ: @markodumuyiwa Venue: @lavanchelsea (@justshi 💛💛💛)

In Conversation with @olamideaolowe & @isaiahmikhail this Friday, May 15th at Open Studio — Come with an idea, thought or questions. Link in bio to RSVP. Learn more about our speakers: Olamide Olowe is a Forbes 30 under 30 Entrepreneur and Investor. She is the youngest Black Woman to raise $2M from investors, having raised $15M in Venture Capital funding before the age of 26. Olamide got her start as an entrepreneur in 2015 when she co-founded the beauty brand Sheagirl, in partnership with Shea Moisture, which was later acquired by Unilever in 2017. In 2020, Olamide combined her passion for creativity and love for business to launch Topicals, which is currently the fastest-growing skincare company at Sephora. She serves as the Founder and CEO of Topicals and has donated over $200K to various mental health organizations. She has received notable recognition from Harvard Business School, Google, the UCLA Alumni Association, and Forbes. Isaiah Mikhail is a New York City–based Art Director and creative strategist at Sundial Media Group, home to brands including ESSENCE Magazine, Refinery29, Afropunk, and Beautycon, where he shapes visual narratives across design, fashion, and culture. With formal training in marketing and advertising, he approaches creative work through a strategic lens–aligning aesthetics, cultural relevance, and brand intention. His practice focuses on building design systems and visual worlds that translate seamlessly across editorial, digital, and experiential platforms. Isaiah is particularly interested in how emerging technologies enhance creative direction–supporting clarity, scale, and consistency–while preserving taste, authorship, and human perspective. Beyond editorial, Isaiah works with founders and brands on identity, content, and storytelling, helping them articulate modern, culturally resonant expressions of their ideas through design. #designweek #nycxdesign

Spotify x Wicked 2: The Soundtrack — Creative Direction and Experiential Design for the early fan listening of Wicked 2: The Soundtrack. 💿 We curated a wicked evening across entry moments, merch design, stage design, food and beverages, furniture and decor, graphic design, renders and fabrication specs. Highlights included a custom-built Spotify DJ booth, a theatrical entry moment inviting guests to share their wishes with the “wizard” for entry, and a branded coin used to unlock a curated goodie bag. 🪄

An exclusive look into how we think, make and do — Open Studio, May 15th during @nycxdesign . RSVP via the link in our bio! #designweek #spatialdesign #experiential

Dotun Abeshinbioke will be on the panel at Future of NYC Design. Founder & Creative Director of Abike Studio — design and experiential agency at the intersection of culture, space, and brand. Work for Spotify, NBPA, Instagram, Dove. May 16 · Brooklyn · Link in bio #FutureofNYCDesign #NYCxDESIGN #AbikeStudio

Design with me👩🏾‍💻 — 2 hours into 1 min of me designing our open studio assets. #nycxdesign

Come & Play a while — we’re joining the @nycxdesign line up with another open studio event! 🧩 RSVP link in bio 🔗 You can expect projection installations and curated works throughout the space, alongside intimate conversations on creative practice and culture. The night closes with a music experience. See you there?!🥹

Love Winsss!! 🌸💘💝💓 #dtwithlove weekend

Beach Escape 🌴🌴🌴