
About

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












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.
