Ritesh Gupta

Ritesh Gupta is a Design Director at Hyperakt with a diverse and mission-driven career in design. He leads Hyperakt's visual design approach and brings extensive experience from various professional backgrounds.12

Professional Background:

• Design Director at Hyperakt
• Previously worked at Wieden+Kennedy
• Senior Director of New Product Ventures at Gannett (publisher of USA Today)
• Former director at two Shark Tank-funded startups12

Social Impact and Community Work:

• Founder of Useful School, a pay-what-you-can online school for people of color
• Volunteer for Where Are The Black Designers?
• Regularly speaks about design and equity at major design conferences12

Notable Achievements:

• Helped rebrand the Ford Foundation
• Redesigned Realm (named one of Apple's favorite apps of the year)
• Tripled Pet Plate's website conversions
• Worked with clients like The New York Times, Figma, and DesignStudio2

Ritesh is known for his creative energy, versatility, and commitment to design that drives meaningful impact. He brings a unique perspective to design, emphasizing the importance of strategic branding and visual communication.3