China
Full-service business development & strategic design for Chinese clients.
LAN LAN, CLIENT SERVICES
Lan is originally from Beijing, China and now lives in Melbourne. Graduated in 2012 with a Master of Communication Design from Swinburne University, her passion for the creative industry led her to work several years as a full-time graphic designer. Interestingly, she has also worked in hospitality as a barista because of her love of Melbourne coffee. Today, she owns and runs her own city cafe and shares her knowledge and skills with BrandWorks China team as a client services manager for their Chinese clientele.
Lan loves to spend her downtime visiting galleries, travelling, and exploring food and cuisines from different countries.
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JAMES WANG, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
James comes from the North-East part of China. The home city of Dalian, which shares similarities to Melbourne as a vibrant coastal city. James has lived in Melbourne for 15 years, graduating from RMIT with double Master’s degrees - Professional Accounting and Commerce. After graduating from RMIT, James has had roles in accounting, business development and sales for Telstra.
In 2016, James decided to build up his own business after experiencing the Melbourne coffee and brunch culture. His dream one day is to bring this culture back to China, so his friends and family can enjoy beautiful Melbourne coffee and brunch too. A keen fitness enthusiast and runner, he hopes to run his first marathon. Highly collaborative and people-orientated, James brings to BrandWorks his networks and entrepreneurial skills as a business development consultant for its clients.
Why choose us.
Choose BrandWorks for strategic design solutions that blend trendsetting creativity with hands-on business experience and insights.
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Client services
Lan Lan 蓝岚
+61 477799699
lanlan@brandworks.co
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9:30am–6pm | GMT +10
Projects
Yi Long 壹笼
Dim Sum Society
Yi Long 壹笼 offers a chic, playful Dim Sum experience in Shanghai, inspired by glamorous hotel lobby life.
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Common Leaf, Tangshan, Hebei
Green Harmony
Tangshan Coffee offers a modern fusion of traditional and Western tastes, celebrating Melbourne cafe culture in China.
InspireNB
Office / Co-working - Changsha, China
InspireNB, Changsha's first-of-its-kind co-working space for hospitality and creatives, is a collaboration between BrandWorks China and Unity Group.
L.C.E
Good Coffee, Great Company - Changsha, China.
BrandWorks China and Unity Group created a new coffee brand inspired by Melbourne’s vibrant coffee culture, capturing the essence of Little Collins St’s specialty coffee scene.
Our Partners.
“We really felt that when we worked with BrandWorks from the brief to the execution, they were true to our story and have really helped us take Ayam Penyat Ria into the 21st century, localise it and appeal to all Australians. ”
“BrandWorks has become known as the first stop for entrepreneurial restaurateurs who need help taking an idea from concept to opening.”
“Working with BrandWorks has delivered an execeptional result for MAHŌ Sensory. As a result of their design and their approach for the brand and packaging, we are now in over 200 premium outlets here and overseas in less than 12 months.”
“We’re on track for our best month ever. Across the board, our order volume is up and staying up. The benefits of the product have been articulated really well through the work that we did with BrandWorks.”
Awards.
About BrandWorks
BrandWorks is a multi-disciplinary design studio delivering strategic solutions for FMCG, hospitality, commercial property, and retail. With offices in Melbourne, Newcastle, Jakarta, Bangkok and Shanghai, our unique approach stems from firsthand business management, ownership, and operational experience. We create intelligent, innovative designs that drive client success, fostering a global business community built for lasting impact.
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