Harman Dua — Creative Director & Marketing Strategist, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Harman Dua is a creative director and marketing strategist based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Harman leads brand strategy, marketing, website and e-commerce design, motion and video, packaging and AI automation for founders and growing brands, with work across food and beverage, events and entertainment, luxury and fashion, and real estate in Canada and India.
Dream Builder. Make it beautiful, make it functional, and drive data-driven growth.
Brand and creative direction. Identity, positioning and launch campaigns, from the idea to the files that ship.
Packaging. CPG packaging from concept through print-ready, for brands going into retail and ecommerce at the same time.
Ecommerce and web. Site design and build, product pages and launch content that match the pack.
Automation. The systems that keep it running: AI receptionists, workflow automation, the unglamorous plumbing that lets a small team handle volume.
A selection of projects across brand, product, and commerce.
Built the ecommerce infrastructure from the ground up to support a new product line launch and position the brand for global distribution. Managed the full stack of ecommerce operations and marketing execution as the brand scaled its reach across international markets.
Services: Website Design, Automation, Social Media Marketing, Events
Designed physical and digital invitations for an exclusive event celebrating the debut of Paul Stanley's paintings at Peter Triantos Gallery in Toronto. The event followed the final Kiss concert ever recorded in history, making it one of the most storied private launches in the city.
Services: Communication Design, Events
Built the ecommerce infrastructure and established the brand design language for a premium leather goods collection. The work covered belts and wallets, with 3D visualisation and animation used to elevate product presentation and set the visual standard for the brand at launch.
Services: Website Design, Automation, Social Media Marketing, 3D Visualisation, 3D Animation
Designed the packaging for a documentary film celebrating four traditional handicrafts of Uttar Pradesh: Pacchikari, Banarasi Silk, Moradabad woodwork and metalwork, and Zardozi embroidery. The finished package was presented to foreign delegates on behalf of the state government.
Services: Packaging Design, Product Design
Contributed page title illustrations to the memoir of APJ Abdul Kalam, one of India's most influential presidents. A rare opportunity to add a visual layer to a landmark piece of political and personal history.
Services: Illustration
Conceived and produced TEH, The Exploration of Handmade, a fully realised experiential event built around live artisan demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and interactive installations. The event gave audiences direct physical access to the craft processes behind handmade products, bridging maker and consumer in one space.
Services: Events, Communication Design
Led packaging design, branding, and marketing strategy for the brand at early stage. Drove event activations and brand collaborations that built early community and positioned the product for retail shelf presence.
Services: Branding, Packaging Design, Marketing
Shaped the brand's visual and digital identity from inception. Delivered packaging design, website build, and a social media strategy that established the brand's presence before it had traction, laying the foundation for long-term organic growth.
Services: Website Design, Packaging Design, Social Media Marketing
Built a customer-facing AI assistant purpose-designed for the bespoke ring customisation journey. The assistant guided buyers through diamond shape, cut, carat, and certification, then through metal type, band style, and live pricing, converting what was previously a high-friction consultation process into a self-serve digital experience.
Services: Website Design, Automation, Social Media Marketing
Deployed an AI voice receptionist for one of ICBC's top three rated auto glass repair shops in Vancouver. The system handled multiple simultaneous inbound calls, qualified leads, confirmed availability, and booked appointments, freeing the front desk from call volume while reducing missed business.
Services: Website Design, Automation, Commercial Shooting
Travelled to Guangzhou on the ground to source raw materials and machinery directly from Chinese suppliers for a ladies footwear manufacturer based near New Delhi. The direct sourcing approach reduced the factory's input costs by 40% and included setting up the ongoing shipping and supply chain infrastructure for sustained procurement.
Services: Raw Material Sourcing, Machinery Sourcing
Led branding, launch strategy, communication design, and media coverage for the first and largest hospitality expo in India in 2018. The event property ran for two consecutive years under direct involvement and has since grown into a self-sustaining franchise that continues to operate today.
Services: Events, Communication Design
Harman helped bring our dream to life with our new product launch. His creativity helped us see our own products in a completely different light. He would eat our probiotic popsicles at the gym during his workouts. Who else could even come up with that?
Harman is a deep thinker and a very creative individual who understands your vision and makes it compelling.
Harman is a subject matter expert across business, marketing, and technology.
Your curiosity and inquisitive nature always stood out; you never just looked for answers, you wanted to understand the why behind them. That mindset is exactly what makes the transition from student to contributor feel so natural. Keep leaning into that; it's a rare and powerful trait.
Working with Harman was an exceptional experience. His professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to align with our goals were outstanding. The quality of his work exceeded our expectations and delivered real value for our website and social media presence. We would highly recommend him without hesitation.
I'm a fan of Harman's work ethic. He is a reliable partner.
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