What’s in a name?
Welcome to Van AeRT Design. My name is Dave Van Aert (pronounced VAN ART), and I’m the owner and Creative Director. I have over 30 years of experience crafting visual solutions that connect brands with their audiences. Since the very beginning of my career, design has been more than a profession — it’s been a lifelong passion through which I’ve helped countless businesses tell their stories.
In 2009, I took a leap of faith and founded my own design firm after spending 11 years as a Senior Designer/Art Director at one of B.C.’s largest design firms. What began as a solo venture has grown into a thriving creative studio known for its thoughtful design, strategic thinking, and personalized client service. Over the years, my firm has earned a reputation for delivering high quality work on time and on budget — without compromising creativity. Our focus spans a wide range of disciplines, but we’re especially known for our expertise in packaging design, point-of-purchase, logo development, advertisements, brochures, creative for events, and OOH (billboards and bus shelters). From concept through execution, we ensure that every piece is cohesive, functional, and visually compelling.
As the firm evolved and grew, I decided to expand the team. In 2022 I hired a talented full-time junior designer, whom I mentor and support in developing both creative skills and industry know-how. Watching new talent grow has been one of the most rewarding aspects of this journey. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. While we maintain a small core team, I frequently partner with other industry professionals to assist with larger campaigns or projects that require a specific skill. This collaborative model allows us to scale up to meet the demands of any project while ensuring that each client receives the benefit of specialized expertise.
For me, design is about more than just aesthetics — it’s about solving problems, inspiring action, and building relationships. After three decades in this industry, I still wake up excited to do what I do. For me this is more than a career, it’s a calling. I am still just as passionate as I was on day one.
OUR CLIENTS
We have designed marketing materials
for brands such as: Beringer, Henkell, Hollister, Lindeman's, Mission Hill Family Estate, Nintendo, White Claw, Shelter Point Distillery, Penfolds, Cinnzeo, Rodney Strong Vineyards, Stags' Leap Winery, Stanley Park Brewing, and many more.
SERVICES
Graphic design, imaging and final production. We will take your project from concept through to print ready or web optimized files. We can recommend printers to suit your project requirements and will work with them to ensure that the end product meets and exceeds your expectations.
