Chris Dangtran
Founder / Designer at Maitoys Eco-friendly wooden toys- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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French Professional working proficiency
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Italian Limited working proficiency
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Vietnamese Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
steven ford
At the pinnacle of design and brand development super talented and innovative people like Chris Dantran, Ricky Wurman and Massimo Vignelli change the world. They make complex systems understandable, and user friendly. Chris has worked with the coolest brands in the world. Indeed when looking for a designer with a world view, he has developed and nurtured the Best Brands all around the world. His insatiable curiosity about the world and how things work drive novel solutions that other don't have the tenacity to wrestle to perfection. His sense/style of typography is simply masterful. Steven Ford / Fordesign Group
Kirk Thornby
Chris has been far and away the best design and branding creative i have worked with in my career. He's been a integral part of my last 2 companies and i count on his extensive experience, insights and considerable talent on a daily basis. He's very strategic and understands the complexities of running a business in today's world and how design and branding impact consumers experiences. Chris has been an invaluable partner and friend.
steven ford
At the pinnacle of design and brand development super talented and innovative people like Chris Dantran, Ricky Wurman and Massimo Vignelli change the world. They make complex systems understandable, and user friendly. Chris has worked with the coolest brands in the world. Indeed when looking for a designer with a world view, he has developed and nurtured the Best Brands all around the world. His insatiable curiosity about the world and how things work drive novel solutions that other don't have the tenacity to wrestle to perfection. His sense/style of typography is simply masterful. Steven Ford / Fordesign Group
Kirk Thornby
Chris has been far and away the best design and branding creative i have worked with in my career. He's been a integral part of my last 2 companies and i count on his extensive experience, insights and considerable talent on a daily basis. He's very strategic and understands the complexities of running a business in today's world and how design and branding impact consumers experiences. Chris has been an invaluable partner and friend.
steven ford
At the pinnacle of design and brand development super talented and innovative people like Chris Dantran, Ricky Wurman and Massimo Vignelli change the world. They make complex systems understandable, and user friendly. Chris has worked with the coolest brands in the world. Indeed when looking for a designer with a world view, he has developed and nurtured the Best Brands all around the world. His insatiable curiosity about the world and how things work drive novel solutions that other don't have the tenacity to wrestle to perfection. His sense/style of typography is simply masterful. Steven Ford / Fordesign Group
Kirk Thornby
Chris has been far and away the best design and branding creative i have worked with in my career. He's been a integral part of my last 2 companies and i count on his extensive experience, insights and considerable talent on a daily basis. He's very strategic and understands the complexities of running a business in today's world and how design and branding impact consumers experiences. Chris has been an invaluable partner and friend.
steven ford
At the pinnacle of design and brand development super talented and innovative people like Chris Dantran, Ricky Wurman and Massimo Vignelli change the world. They make complex systems understandable, and user friendly. Chris has worked with the coolest brands in the world. Indeed when looking for a designer with a world view, he has developed and nurtured the Best Brands all around the world. His insatiable curiosity about the world and how things work drive novel solutions that other don't have the tenacity to wrestle to perfection. His sense/style of typography is simply masterful. Steven Ford / Fordesign Group
Kirk Thornby
Chris has been far and away the best design and branding creative i have worked with in my career. He's been a integral part of my last 2 companies and i count on his extensive experience, insights and considerable talent on a daily basis. He's very strategic and understands the complexities of running a business in today's world and how design and branding impact consumers experiences. Chris has been an invaluable partner and friend.
Experience
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Maitoys Eco-friendly wooden toys
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Vietnam
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder / Designer
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Jan 2018 - Present
Educate the young generation toward environmental responsibility throughcreating and bringing to the world cost effective, eco-friendly and lovelywooden toys.Maitoys represents for Explorer who desires the Independence, freedom,joice, enlightenment through discoveries. Maitoy’s products motivate users toexplore their world by their own way. Educate the young generation toward environmental responsibility throughcreating and bringing to the world cost effective, eco-friendly and lovelywooden toys.Maitoys represents for Explorer who desires the Independence, freedom,joice, enlightenment through discoveries. Maitoy’s products motivate users toexplore their world by their own way.
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Co Founder / Creative Director
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Dec 2017 - Present
We create meaningful brands.Pure. Simple. Powerful.We are PhamDtran.Specialized in branding with strategic experiences to assist our clients with building their long-term brand awareness with consumers. We create meaningful brands.Pure. Simple. Powerful.We are PhamDtran.Specialized in branding with strategic experiences to assist our clients with building their long-term brand awareness with consumers.
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Brand Designer
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Aug 2016 - Present
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Freelance Consultant
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Oct 2016 - Present
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DayMen Acquisition S.A.
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Consumer Goods
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1 - 100 Employee
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WW. Creative Director
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Dec 2011 - May 2016
Responsible for 3 brands. Lowepro Acme Made and Joby Established guidelines and procedures to be followed according to brand. Completed branding guidelines for Lowepro, Joby and Acme Made. Provided branding direction for global implementation. Introduced New packaging global systems and e-commerce website for 2 brands Lowepro and Joby.Meeting extremely tight timelines of all projects throughout the year for all brands.Winning 2009 Addy Awards for Gold for Acme Made advertising campaign
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Co owner and Creative Director
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2008 - Jan 2012
Brand Identity design, Graphic Design & Art DirectionMajor Client list: Blackglama, WA. Acme Made, CA. Nevada Discovery Museum. NV Museum of Art and Heavenly Ski Resort, CA Brand Identity design, Graphic Design & Art DirectionMajor Client list: Blackglama, WA. Acme Made, CA. Nevada Discovery Museum. NV Museum of Art and Heavenly Ski Resort, CA
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Mexx
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Netherlands
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Apparel & Fashion
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300 - 400 Employee
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Creative Director
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2001 - 2007
In 2002, changed Mexx labels and all hangtag systems, stationery, retail sign-age systems and point of sale materials. Created and developed the strategy for communication, advertising, image photography direction and art direction for Mexx Men, Women and Youth. Lead an internal creative group of eight designers and two art directors. Created and implemented Mexx corporate branding guidelines. In 2002, changed Mexx labels and all hangtag systems, stationery, retail sign-age systems and point of sale materials. Created and developed the strategy for communication, advertising, image photography direction and art direction for Mexx Men, Women and Youth. Lead an internal creative group of eight designers and two art directors. Created and implemented Mexx corporate branding guidelines.
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Brand Design Director
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2001 - 2002
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Retail & Licensing Design Director
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1994 - 2000
Working alongside with VP Marketing Mr. Mauro Benetton and the founder Mr. Luciano Benetton, Established a global look and language for Benetton Mega retail. At Benetton, Under the tutelage of Architect Tobia Scarpa and Massimo Vignelli who shared invaluable knowledge in branding, information architect, the essence of simplicity in design and the discipline for a brand.Achievement:Set strategy for graphic design, created a common language of Design globally for retail communication. Created and implemented brand communication retail for new concept Mega Benetton. Design strategy for all licensing products design and to ensure and incorporated brand philosophy.
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Texas Instruments
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United States
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Semiconductor Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Design Director
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1990 - 1993
Worked with Mr. Gene Sulek, Chief Industrial Design.Managed three design centers of 8 designers in: Dallas, Texas; Nice, France and Tokyo, Japan.Designed worldwide communication for two consumer divisions - calculator and educational toys.Projects included: product packaging global systems, products brochure, print material, point-of-purchase. Directed outside agencies and freelance personnel. Worked with Mr. Gene Sulek, Chief Industrial Design.Managed three design centers of 8 designers in: Dallas, Texas; Nice, France and Tokyo, Japan.Designed worldwide communication for two consumer divisions - calculator and educational toys.Projects included: product packaging global systems, products brochure, print material, point-of-purchase. Directed outside agencies and freelance personnel.
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kate spade new york
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United States
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Retail Apparel and Fashion
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700 & Above Employee
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Design Director
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1988 - 1990
Worked with Mrs. Evie Stephenson, Creative Director. Designed and developed allconcepts in graphics, packaging, brand and sub-brand labels, banners at retail, promotional print, corporate ID guideline and graphics on garments. Worked with Mrs. Evie Stephenson, Creative Director. Designed and developed allconcepts in graphics, packaging, brand and sub-brand labels, banners at retail, promotional print, corporate ID guideline and graphics on garments.
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