Kenny Shea Dinkin

Kenny Shea Dinkin is a veteran game designer and creative leader known for building durable franchises that leave a mark on popular culture. Most recently, he spent eight years at King leading creative for Candy Crush's Metagame Studio during a period of sustained global growth. Previously, Kenny served as VP and Studio Head for Disney's San Francisco studio and as Chief Creative Officer at PlayFirst, where he helped grow the Diner Dash franchise to hundreds of millions of players worldwide. He is also co-creator of the cult hit The ClueFinders. A frequent GDC speaker and early contributor to the Game Designer's Notebook series, Kenny now curates conversations that spotlight emerging voices and enduring insights in game design.