Courtney hardt

creative director and design strategist

With over 19 years of experience working at the intersection of product, brand, and social impact at purpose-driven companies, award-winning nonprofits, Fortune 500 retailers, and breakthrough startups.

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DESIGN WITH INTENT

Helping brands and their leaders create insight and impact-driven creative strategies, campaigns, and initiatives that support thoughtful product creation and storytelling.

Expertise
and services

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Design Strategy

I lead brands through the development of creative strategies that align with brand mission and values.

  • Research and insights
  • Identifying impact-driven market opportunities
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Creative Partnerships

I lead brands through the development of impact-driven initiatives that support culturally sensitive and thoughtful product and storytelling; creating partnerships that foster connections and build trust to celebrate and strengthen community and enable authentic brand storytelling.

  • Responsible material sourcing
  • Artisan and artist collaborations
  • Product development
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Creative Direction

I help brands create insight-driven creative strategies, seasonal campaigns, and design driven solutions that tell stories of culture, impact and craftsmanship.

  • Creative campaign strategy
  • Campaign art direction
  • Digital + ecomm design
  • Photo shoot production
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