"Working with Daniel was an outstanding experience from start to finish. He is extremely creative, highly professional, and genuinely generous with his time and ideas. What impressed me most was how structured his process was - he didn’t just design a logo, he built a complete, thoughtful system around the brand. He was incredibly specific and deeply knowledgeable, offering insights and ideas that elevated the project far beyond what I had initially imagined. I couldn’t recommend him more highly! "

"Daniel Bandeira is an outstanding professional with remarkable sensitivity and class. He has an incredible ability to truly understand and capture the idea a client wants to convey, often beyond what is put into words. His sensitivity, empathy, and elegance - combined with a high level of professionalism - are rare qualities in the marketing world. Having worked with many teams across the globe, I can confidently say that Daniel is truly unique."

"When we first contacted Daniel, The Growin Lab was at point zero with no direction in marketing or communications. He guided us through every step - from the logo and brand identity to the website strategy and social media. Working with him was easy and truly enjoyable. We are extremely happy with the final result and loved the entire experience. We can confidently recommend Daniel to anyone looking to build a brand from the ground up with clarity and professionalism."

Investment Group
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (2022)

This brand film for Dubai Holding was called "Changing Environments" with the aim of market the company's story by highlighting its diversity of places, people and industries in a dynamic and engaging format for the viewer. The project was shot in 5 days, involving +50 crew in over 16 locations.

Key responsibilities included supporting pre-production by preparing presentations on cast elements, outfits, shooting locations, and permits; coordinating cast production calls; and assisting with printing logistics for shooting schedules, call sheets, forms, and cast releases.

Health & Wellness
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (2021)

Supported the production of “Everything Happens for a Reason” for Bidaya, a film focused on obesity management and weight-loss awareness.

Key responsibilities included preparing pre-production presentations on cast elements and catering, managing on-screen props, assisting with call sheets and cast releases, and supporting post-production voice-over recording.

Technology / Metaverse
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (2022)

Planned and executed a VIP business meeting for Kanousei to launch MeetinVR in the Middle Eastern market, introducing 16 companies to the metaverse at InterContinental Dubai Marina for 30+ VIP professionals. The event included an introduction to the software, a live demo of the device, and a Q&A session with attendees.

Key responsibilities included managing the event budget, venue, catering, invitations, media, and marketing campaign.

Technology / Consulting
Lisbon, Portugal (2016)

Supported the execution of a luxury breakfast event hosted by IBM Portugal at Foz Palace, Lisbon, presenting the latest Global C-Suite Study to 60 C-level executives, including a presentation and panel discussion on technological trends across industries.

Key responsibilities included planning the event layout and guest experience, coordinating the welcome reception, managing media presence, and supervising promoters and catering.

Health & Wellness
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (2021)

Delivered an experiential obesity-awareness activation for Bidaya, deployed across multiple locations in the United Arab Emirates, offering health assessments, educational content, and complimentary consultations. The interactive stand featured a digital touchscreen panel integrating a brand film, service information, BMI self-assessment, and a custom lifestyle health game to drive engagement and data capture.

Key responsibilities included supporting the stand’s production, design, and overall management; designing the user experience (UX) of the custom lifestyle health game; coordinating activation rounds in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, including installation, supervision, and dismantling; supervising promoters; and supporting CRM data management and client reporting with weekly and monthly analytics.

Consumer Goods / Oral Care
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (2021)

Delivered an in-store experiential activation for the well-known mouthwash brand Listerine, designed to educate shoppers, increase brand awareness, and drive brand penetration through a custom Kinect-powered interactive game. The global activation received the Johnson & Johnson EMEA Shopper Award.

Key responsibilities included coordinating the second and third activation rounds in Dubai and Abu Dhabi; managing the stand’s installation, supervision, and dismantling; and extracting engagement data from the stand to deliver final analytical reports to the client.

Water Technology / Industrial Equipment
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (2021)

Delivered a global experiential activation for Grundfos featuring an interactive “Lift & Learn” product display, enabling customers to explore and compare products in real time. Deployed across nine countries in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East, the installation allowed users to access detailed product information and side-by-side comparisons by lifting interactive pucks linked to on-screen content.

Key responsibilities included assisting with project ideation and management, designing the user experience (UX) of the custom software, and creating a global user guide to support the client in connecting hardware, using the software, updating the CMS, and extracting data insights.

Luxury Home Appliances
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (2021)

Developed an interactive 360° virtual tour as part of the digital experience for Gaggenau’s luxury showroom in Dubai, allowing users to explore appliances and details from any device through strategically placed hotspots.

Assisted with project ideation and management, supported production during the 360° video shoot, and programmed all virtual hotspots with relevant data.

Hospitality
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (2022)

This in-house cloud-based app was created for the guests of InterContinental Dubai Marina access all the information regarding the property. The app allows guests to check the different venues, see interior pictures, check the menu, daily promotions and make reservations. The facilities are also available to be explored through the app allowing to check opening hours, contact the facility or even get to know the listed services' prices.

Key responsibilities included Managed the UX (User Experience) of the hotel’s guest app, designing intuitive navigation and structured content to enhance the overall guest experience and increase satisfaction scores.

Hospitality
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (2022)

Developed a digital brand activation for Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown by creating an AR (Augmented Reality) Instagram filter that allowed guests to interact with 3D brand elements via QR code and share content with their followers, boosting brand awareness and engagement.

Managed the creative concept, 3D asset development, and AR software production.

"As part of its participation in World Art Dubai Fair 2022, as Art Hotel Partner, Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown worked with Kanousei to engage visitors with a digital experience – the hotel’s iconic flying camel brought to life through AR technology. The main contact for the development of this exciting project was Daniel Bandeira with whom it’s been a true pleasure to work as he shares his passionate and creativity. Daniel also showed true professionalism and service excellence from conception to execution of the project. He is always available and easy to communicate with. We are very happy with the resulting 3D model that engages the hotel's guests and visitors on a daily basis."

Technology
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Kanousei Technology is a Dubai-based, award-winning experiential technology agency specializing in experiential reality, Web3, and metaverse solutions.

As Social Media Manager, defined brand communication pillars, developed content and engagement strategies, managed community interactions, and analyzed performance across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Hospitality
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

InterContinental Dubai Marina is a luxury hotel known for leisure and business with an iconic location right in the heart of Dubai Marina.

As Social Media Manager, defined brand communication pillars, developed content and engagement strategies, managed community interactions, and analyzed performance across Facebook and Instagram.

Food & Beverage
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Accents Restaurant & Terrace is an international dining destination, known for its all-day menus, extravagant breakfast buffets, and panoramic views over Dubai Marina.

As Social Media Manager, defined brand communication pillars, developed content and engagement strategies, managed community interactions, and analyzed performance across Facebook and Instagram.

Food & Beverage
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Marina Social is a Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant with a high-end British cuisine in the stylish nightspot of Dubai Marina.

As Social Media Manager, defined brand communication pillars, developed content and engagement strategies, managed community interactions, and analyzed performance across Facebook and Instagram.

Consumer Goods
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Bateel is an Arabian luxury brand of gourmet restaurants, cafés, and boutique shops, renowned for its premium dates and chocolates.

As Community Manager, built and managed the brand’s digital relationship with its audience by defining tone of voice, driving engagement, collaborating on creative content, and analyzing performance insights. Managed Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Media & Entertainment
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dolby Cinema Middle East, part of Dolby Cinema, is a premium cinema experience combining Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for immersive visuals and sound.

As Community Manager, built and managed the brand’s digital relationship with its audience by defining tone of voice, driving engagement, collaborating on creative content, and analyzing performance insights. Managed Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Technology
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Developed and managed Kanousei Connect, a weekly networking event series and sub-brand of Kanousei Technology focused on emerging technologies and the Web3 ecosystem. The program convened founders, technologists, and industry professionals to explore topics such as blockchain innovation, NFTs, cryptocurrency, and the metaverse. Each event featured curated guest speakers presenting new companies, product launches, and technology solutions, followed by moderated Q&A discussions and structured networking designed to foster collaboration and community engagement.

As Project Manager for the end-to-end execution of the event series, I oversaw speaker sourcing and coordination, reviewed presentation content, and ensured the overall quality and flow of each program. I directed promotional and marketing efforts for every event, including the design and distribution of invitations, the creation and management of event listings on platforms such as Eventbrite and LinkedIn Events, and the coordination of video production.

Each session was filmed to generate digital assets for social media distribution on Instagram and full-length recordings published on YouTube. I also managed public relations and guest engagement, liaising with speakers, partners, and attendees while ensuring seamless on-site operations and a high-quality event experience.

Healthcare / Pharmaceuticals
United States

I led the creative direction and project management for the development of branded materials for a peptide biotechnology company. My work included designing the full packaging label system for peptide vials, creating distinct product labels for each peptide while maintaining brand consistency across the entire product line.

I also designed and produced the company’s product catalog, organizing the peptide portfolio into clearly structured categories and developing the full layout, visual identity, and branding elements. From concept to execution, I oversaw the creative process and ensured a cohesive brand presentation across both packaging and marketing materials.

Media / Publishing
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

I led the development of an augmented reality (AR) activation for Golf Business magazine covers, transforming the traditional print format into an interactive digital experience. Each issue incorporated a QR code that allowed readers to access AR content through their smartphones, revealing videos, animated graphics, or 3D models emerging from the cover.

This initiative created an immersive extension of the magazine’s editorial content and introduced a new layer of engagement between print media and digital technology. The concept was successfully implemented across four separate covers, demonstrating the potential of AR to enhance storytelling and reader interaction in publishing.