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Alex Martinez is a brand alchemist, storyteller, and the creative force behind DeepSleep Studio, Miami's go-to agency for brands that refuse to blend in. With over 20 years turning bold ideas into experiences that stick, Alex's work is where strategy meets magic, and design is never just decoration it's transformation.

From restaurants to world-class events, cigars to cutting-edge digital, Alex isn't just building brands he's conjuring cult followings. He's the guy who sees the gap between where brands are and where culture's headed, and fills it with relevance, obsession, and a little Miami swagger.

A father, husband, and serial starter, Alex thrives on the tension between creativity and commerce. Whether launching the next big thing or breathing new life into icons, he's all in because to him, brand is soul, and every brand deserves to feel alive.

Skills

Awards & Recognition

Webby
Emmy
AAF
Muse
Award
W3
CSS
Award
CSS
Award
Awwwards
Adobe

2025

American Advertising Award / Gold / Searching for the perfect note

Video Director / Film

American Advertising Award / Silver / Searching for the perfect note

Video Director / Film

American Advertising Award / Silver / El Presidente.con Sets / Social Media Campaign

Video Director

2023

Webby Award / Website Sports / IGT.com

UI/UX Lead Designer

Webby Award / Website Sports / Santa Anita

UI/UX Lead Designer

Webby Honoree / UI Design & Dev / Miami Beach Centennial

UI/UX Lead Designer

Webby Honoree / Best Visual Design / Santa Anita

UI/UX Lead Designer

Muse Creative Awards / Silver / Gulfstream Park Website / Sports

UI/UX Lead Designer

Muse Creative Awards / Platinum / FI Miami Grand Prix Against The Clock / Video Documentary

Co-Director

Muse Creative Awards / Platinum / AVO Cigars More Expressions / Branded Social Content

Director

Muse Creative Awards / Gold / Temple Stories Profound / Online Campaign

Video Director

Muse Creative Awards / Silver / Gulfstream Park / Sports Website

UI/UX Lead Designer

CSS Awards / Special Kudos / Eatlikebubu.com

UI/UX Lead Designer

CSS Awards / UI/UX / Eatlikebubu.com

UI/UX Lead Designer

CSS Awards / Design Award / Eatlikebubu.com

UI/UX Lead Designer

W3 / Gold / Best Art Direction Social / AVO Seasons

Director

W3 / Gold / Social Campaign / More Expressions AVO Seasons

Director

W3 / Gold / Restaurant Website / Bubusan

UI/UX Lead Designer

W3 / Gold / Professional Service Website / Pistils & Petals

UI/UX Lead Designer

W3 / Silver / Video Long Form Doc / Against the Clock

Director

The Communicator Award / Website Food & Beverage / Tropical Chips

UI/UX Lead Designer

The Communicator Award / Online Video / Pegasus World Cup

Director

The Communicator Award / Branded Social Campaign / Marquita's Chips

UI/UX Lead Designer

2020

Adobe Interview Discussion on my use with Adobe XD

Art Director

2019

Davey Award / Online Film & Video / Delano Hotel

Director

The Telly Award / General Live Events / eMerge Americas

Director

2017

The Communicator Award / Online Video / Pegasus World Cup

Art Director

2015

Emmy Award / Event Coverage / eMerge Americas

Video Director

Emmy Award / Event Coverage / Miami Music Week at SLS

Video Director

W3 / Gold / Restaurant Website / Tongue & Cheek

UI/UX Lead Designer

W3 / Gold / Food & Beverage Website / Frida Kahlo Tequila

UI/UX Lead Designer

2014

The Telly Award / Outdoor Billboard / Hakkasan Las Vegas MGM Grand

Director

The Telly Award / Regional Commercial / Big Guava Music Fest Live Nation

Director

2013

The Communicator Award / Branded Social Campaign / Marquita's Chips

UI/UX Lead Designer

W3 / Silver / Structure & Navigation / Guerra Marketing

UI/UX Lead Designer

What Else?

When I'm not building brands, you'll find me firing up the grill for a family BBQ, admiring all kinds of cars, or soaking up time with my wife and two daughters.

Whether it's perfecting a brisket or going for a drive, I believe life's best moments are the ones you make, shared, savored, and always a little bit messy.

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