Spec Work
(a.k.a work that belongs in the wild)
(longform + human + heartache)
(activation + absurd + silly)
Published Work
(a.k.a work you might encounter in the wild.)
“Work”
(a.k.a work that didn’t feel like it)
I’m Ahaan, and when I was four years old, I was diagnosed with a rare, debilitating disease that rendered me unable to write badly. I have since recovered, and I’m now free to write as badly as I want. Some of it still ends up good, though. So watch out for that.
I have a dog who bites, a brother who doesn't, and two parents who could. I film skate-style videos, I sail boats big and small, and I make short films with my talented friends.
One string you could draw through my life is my determination to experiment. I’ve always been creative at heart, finding new ways to surprise the people around me and sometimes myself, too.
I’d love to write, film, strategise, or even sail (if that’s your thing)
with you or your organisation.
And if you don’t have anything in mind, send me your deepest,
darkest secret with no context.
I have a dog who bites, a brother who doesn't, and two parents who could. I film skate-style videos, I sail boats big and small, and I make short films with my talented friends.
One string you could draw through my life is my determination to experiment. I’ve always been creative at heart, finding new ways to surprise the people around me and sometimes myself, too.
I’d love to write, film, strategise, or even sail (if that’s your thing)
with you or your organisation.
And if you don’t have anything in mind, send me your deepest,
darkest secret with no context.
See you at ahaan.vaknalli@gmail.com
Feref, London // 2026
The BAM Connection, Brooklyn // 2025
Ogilvy & Mather, Mumbai // 2024
Epigamia, Mumbai // 2023
Recognition
2026 YoungOnes Merit
2025 AdAge 14 Creative Campaigns to Know About
2025 AdLab Grandlabbie
2026 YoungOnes Merit
2025 AdAge 14 Creative Campaigns to Know About
2025 AdLab Grandlabbie
Some pretty cool brands have let me have fun.