About

In 2010, we founded JansenHarris. Our purpose? To create meaningful brands.

Partnering with the right people makes creating meaningful change in an oversaturated, overstimulated market possible. We love working together to get to the heart of what matters most about brands. We collaborate to find the most essential qualities and capabilities of a brand. We create brands with substance and significant impact.

Being an independent consultancy makes us intrepid and bold. Being a team that loves what we do makes us agile and responsive. We deliver global standards both as individuals and as a collective. And while relentless in the pursuit of excellence, we still know how to embrace our humanity.

Our commitment to forging – and maintaining – deep, respectful relationships is proven by the names that trust us: Marriott International, The Macallan, The Ritz-Carlton, Siemens, Jack Daniel’s and The Emirates Group.

Impactful brands are informed, adaptable, responsive and relevant. To build meaningful brands that matter, we explore unconventional research methodologies to locate that uninhabited sweet spot. Our brand strategies are robust and insight-driven, positioning our clients for growth and success.

  • Research
  • Purpose
  • Positioning
  • Architecture
  • Naming
  • Guest journey

Customer loyalty is earned. A genuine, purposeful, authentic brand – a brand that can zig when its consumers zag – experiences sustained success. The ability to evolve with changing needs and societal shifts is a skill; doing it while remaining true to core values, is a craft. We build brand ecosystems from strategically-led start, to creatively-innovative finish. Consistency, expertise and responsiveness are all part of the service.

  • Identity
  • Sonic
  • Packaging
  • Photography
  • Tone of voice
  • Guidelines

Meaningful brands engage with purpose. Nothing we do involves guesswork. Every medium and touchpoint is strategically considered to consistently deliver positive impact to the customer experience. Where some see space, we see an opportunity.

  • Interiors  
  • Signage
  • Retail units
  • Activations
  • 3D modelling
  • Production

In our digitally fuelled world, brands must work harder for cut through. Leading brands ignite meaningful conversation and attract the right spotlight. We design digital strategies armed with hindsight, foresight, and insight. With a deep understanding of audiences, we create content that is targeted, impactful and purposeful. Engagement is a given.

  • Strategy
  • Content creation
  • Social media
  • Video
  • Animation
  • Website

Darien Harris

Proud Dad. Dirtbike rider. Drummer.

Founding partner

For more than twenty-five years, Darien has lived and breathed branding. Initially studying Art and Design in South Africa, then holding senior design positions at both Landor and HKLM, Darien now champions the global, multicultural approach that is very much a cornerstone of JansenHarris.

Since co-founding the business in 2010, Darien’s extensive brand-building experience has included partnerships with Abu Dhabi Airport, Accor, Costa Coffee, Marriott International, Jack Daniel’s, Siemens, The Emirates Group, The Macallan, and The Ritz-Carlton.

Darien heads up a multi-disciplined team, leading with courage and integrity. Together their work has been recognised with over 50 regional and international design awards. 

Viki Harris

Twin Mama. Overland camper. Baker.

Founding partner

During her twenty-five years loving brands, Viki’s partnered with greats such as Marriott International, Bareeq Al Retaj, The Emirates Group, Jack Daniel’s, Heineken, The Ritz-Carlton, Abu Dhabi Airports, Costa, and Mantis.

Prior to founding JansenHarris in 2010, Viki was Head of Brand for Hiranandani Group, India’s leading real estate company. Having established her own career success, championing and supporting women in leadership roles is a passion of Viki’s and very much part of the JansenHarris ethos.

With a Masters in Psychology from Rhodes University and Post Graduate Degree in Strategic Brand Building from the Vega School of Branding, Viki’s greatest gift to every brand she helps build is humanness.

Crew

Lumkile Zitha

Lumkile Zitha

Girl Dad. Logophile. Artist.

Design Director

Jessica Hellin

Ashtangi. Explorer. Aquaphile.

Account Director

Aliki Orietta

Passionate Greek. Surprisingly fun. Penguin fanatic.

Account Director

Kate Lerman

Deep thinker. Boy Mama. Yogi.

Strategy Director

Dimitar Dimitrov

Nerd. Dad. Foodie.

Senior 3D Brand Designer

Srishti Mhamunkar

Type geek. Experimental cook. Floraphile.

Senior Brand Designer

Nirupama Sekhar

Coffee addict. Mom. Décor lover.

Senior Brand Designer

Vinny Susan

Ambivert. Artist at heart. Proud Aunt.

Account Manager

Caryl Divinagracia

Explorer. Dog lover. Family oriented.

Finance Manager

Reuben Manoj

Interior design admirer. Photographer. Car enthusiast.

Junior Brand Designer
Lumkile Zitha
Girl Dad. Logophile. Artist.
Jessica Hellin
Ashtangi. Explorer. Aquaphile.
Passionate Greek. Surprisingly fun. Penguin fanatic.
Kate Lerman
Deep thinker. Boy Mama. Yogi.
Dimitar Dimitrov
Nerd. Dad. Foodie.
Srishti Mhamunkar
Type geek. Experimental cook. Floraphile.
Nirupama Sekhar
Coffee addict. Mom. Décor lover.
Vinny Susan
Ambivert. Artist at heart. Proud Aunt.
Caryl Divinagracia
Explorer. Dog lover. Family oriented.
Reuben Manoj
Interior design admirer. Photographer. Car enthusiast.

Recognition

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