TRADITION MEETS TOMORROW

HARI GOPAL
DUTTA

Fashion | Interior | Branding | Advertising | Social Media | Consultant | Design Coach

Creating, leading and delivering design-led projects across fashion, interiors, branding, sourcing and business development.

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Hari Gopal Dutta
CRAFT
DESIGN
IMPACT
25+Years of
Experience
2003National Award
Best Use of Traditional Skills
GLOBALExperience
Fashion | Interior | Branding | Advertising | Social Media | Consultant | Design Coach

02 · ABOUT

A career built across creativity, commerce and culture.

Experienced design & Projects consultant with exposure across multiple design areas including Apparel, Fashion, Interior, Brand consultant and get to market initiatives. Has been a consultant with major brands/Projects. Adding value to the team with global exposure. Leading team towards a vision. Capable of transform Business Model into an integrated setup.

Ability to coordinate with external project managers/clients/consultants/in-house staff. Managing and providing design inputs and managing all aspects of a project which include planning, monitoring and controlling processes during project execution whilst adhering to clients requirements.

Concept design – development – production - post production services based on Accuracy, Quality, Reliability and R&D. Expand Geographic presence and explore multiple marketing capabilities for proactive strategies, positioning and client reach.

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Hari Gopal Dutta
01

Business Development & Brand Leadership

Consultant and Business Development professional, leading projects and serving as HOD for major brands including Metromedi Online Store, ValueVision Pharma Chain, Trueconnect, and Geans.

02

Project Management & Design Excellence

Managed multi-crore corporate and multifamily residential projects from concept to completion, overseeing professional teams, design presentations, budgets, timelines, documentation, space planning, and project execution.

03

Client Relations & Studio Leadership

Built strong client relationships, generated additional business through networking and referrals, mentored junior professionals, and successfully progressed from Project Designer to Project Manager through strong leadership and design expertise.

03 · JOURNEY

A Journey of Purpose & Possibilities

From handloom and design to leadership, consulting and entrepreneurship — a professional journey built around creativity, innovation and execution.

01
INDEPENDENT PRACTICE

Independent Consultant

Design, Branding & Business Development

Expanding from design into brand thinking and business development, working across creative direction, communication and market-oriented solutions.

02
FOUNDATION · CRAFT & CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT

MBYON Consulting & Management Services

Chief Designer & Cluster Head · Handloom Cluster Development

Working at the intersection of design, traditional skills and enterprise development, connecting craftsmanship with structured cluster development and contemporary opportunities.

03
FASHION EDUCATION & MENTORSHIP

Jury • Special Faculty • Head Coach • Mentor

Jury • Special Faculty • Head Coach • Mentor

Serving as Jury, Special Faculty, Head Coach and Mentor for fashion students, sharing industry knowledge, creative direction and practical insights to help shape the next generation of fashion professionals.

NIFTWALSONSFDDI
04
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Thinkxntric design solutions CEO

chilies restraint, khansahab restraint, Cuba Libra -Pub, chocolate room, Royalsundharam and many high end residential projects.

05
CREATIVE & FASHION DESIGN

Sr. Designer Manager

Ramoji Group · Hyderabad

Kalanjali & Brisha

06
OPERATIONS LEADERSHIP

A.P Operations Head

Concorde Designs Pvt. Ltd. · Mumbai

App-labs · CSC · SBI-Capital · Ananth Tech.

07
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Chief Executive Officer

IMPEL Ventures Pvt. Ltd.

Salon Studio11 · Bloom Well

08
FOUNDER · ORANGEINK & CO.
FROM CRAFT TO CONTEMPORARY IMPACT

Building brands. Creating impact.

Through OrangeInk & Co., Hari Gopal Dutta brings strategy, creativity, branding, digital media, technology and execution together under one roof — helping organisations move from an idea or communication challenge to a practical, professionally executed outcome.

DESIGNBRANDINGSTRATEGYDIGITAL MEDIAEXECUTION VISIT ORANGEINK.CO.IN ↗

04 · NATIONAL AWARD

National Award from Ministry of Textiles for year 2003

Recognised with the National Award from the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, in 2003, for outstanding contribution and excellence in the textile sector. This prestigious national recognition reflects a commitment to craftsmanship, creativity, innovation, and excellence in the field of textiles.

“Traditional skills can create extraordinary possibilities when seen through a contemporary lens.”— Hari Gopal Dutta
National award ceremony and recognition photographs
NATIONAL
AWARD2003

05 · GLOBAL EXPERIENCE

Global Experience

IDEAS WITHOUT BORDERS

Collaborating across cultures,
creating meaningful impact
in global markets.

International Markets
Bangladesh · Sri Lanka · Hong Kong · China · Malaysia · Nepal
✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈
Handloom and fashion craft

06 · CURRENT WORK

Craft.
Community.
Commerce.

Handloom Cluster Development

Working as Chief Designer & Cluster Head with MYOM Consulting and Management Services Pvt. Ltd., in collaboration with SERP, Government of Andhra Pradesh.

Consultant & business development for projects. HOD for major brands like - Metromedi On-Line store, ValueVision- Parma chain, Trueconnect-, Geans.

♧CHIRALAHandloom Cluster
♧YEMMIGANURHandloom Cluster

07 · EDUCATION

Education & Design Foundation

IGNOPostgraduate Qualification
NIFTFashion Design & Technology
KDCBachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
IDEADiploma in Interior Design

“A blend of design, technology and a lifelong curiosity about people, culture and the world around us.”

08 · DETAILED DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Detailed Duties & Responsibilities

01

Project Designing & Planning

To explore and bring in new designs. Provide design inputs and feedback to the team. Ensure high quality standards and adherence to client requirements. Plan and execute large projects, manage resources, monitor schedules and deliveries, stay updated with market trends and techniques, and ensure legal compliance.

02

Presenting Designs

Prepare schemes and presentations for clients. Understand client requirements, incorporate them into the design, maintain timely communication and address developments or grievances.

03

Project Handling

Maintain detailed project plans, milestones and resource requirements. Track design progress, maintain issue logs, coordinate meetings and documentation, and ensure relevant methodologies, processes and standards are followed.

04

Drawings, Designs & Detailing

Ensure working drawings meet industry standards. Review team drawings, provide design development and detailing inputs, and guide team members to strengthen their design skills.

05

Documentation

Maintain project reports, evaluation documents, GAP analysis where required, and proper records for effective documentation and information retrieval.

06

Communication

Interact regularly with team members to ensure smooth project execution, resolve differences and ensure that project deliverables are not affected.

07

Coordination

Coordinate with clients, directors, team members, consultants and municipal authorities. Work with service consultants, partners, project, design, architecture and technical teams for design and execution, including site supervision, material checks, snag inspections and certificate liaison.

08

Mentoring

Interact and coordinate with team members, keep them motivated, mentor professionals, support cross-functional coordination and strengthen the design team within the studio.

09

Technical Skills

MS Office (Project, Word, Excel & PowerPoint) · AutoCAD · Photoshop · Revit · SketchUp · 3D Modelling · 3DS MAX. Computer literate and internet savvy.

10

Workshops

Job pitch · CV preparation · Branding & Market · Portfolio presentation · Products, materials & trims · Sourcing · Vendor management · Costing and size sets for a brand.

09 · PHILOSOPHY

Philosophy

“Craft is a conversation
between the past and the future.”— Hari Gopal Dutta
ROOTED

In traditional skills and cultural knowledge.

DRIVEN

By design, innovation and organised markets.

COMMITTED

To empowering artisans and building a more inclusive future.

10 · CONTACT

Let’s Connect

For Fashion | Interior | Branding | Advertising | Social Media | Consultant | Design Coach, as well as creative projects, brand development, handloom & artisan initiatives, speaking engagements or collaborations, feel free to get in touch.

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PHONE7338824678
EMAILharigopaldutta4@gmail.com
LOCATIONIndia
OPEN FORProjects · Consulting · Collaborations