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Our Ethos

For us the story begins at the sighting of an opportunity to challenge the norm. And at this point, we bring specialised knowledge and fresh thinking to the fore so a premium product and venue can be realised with originality.

We love what we do and are drawn to like minded people; new world thinkers with old school values that are in pursuit of absolute quality above all. Together we’re redefining what premium and luxury means to the world today, and we like to think we’re shaping its future to benefit both people and the planet. We’re scaling it, making it more relevant, and broadening its appeal to people with an insatiable thirst for discovery.

What started as twin brother design partnership has grown into a passionate squad of thinkers, creatives and producers—and extends to a greater network of industry specialists. One that has taken over a decade to cultivate.

The future is bright and we welcome anyone to join us for the ride.

Matthew and Terry Squadrito, Founders

Awards & Recognition

2024 Australian Design Awards
SILVER
Highr
2024 Australian Design Awards
SILVER
Papa Salt
AGDA Awards 2023
DISTINCTION - Packaging
Papa Salt
2022 Pentawards
SILVER - Dark Spirits
Grand Talon Rice Whisky
2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
GOLD - Packaging
Seabourne Coastal Dry Gin
London Spirit Awards
BRONZE
Feels Botanical Eau De Vie Grape Spirit VIVIFY
London Spirit Awards
BRONZE
Feels Botanical Eau De Vie Grape Spirit BASK
2021 Design & Packaging Masters
MASTER - Whisky
Grand Talon Rice Whisky
2021 Design & Packaging Masters
MASTER - Gin
Archie Rose Bone Dry Gin
2021 Design & Packaging Masters
MASTER - Gin
Seabourne Coastal Dry Gin
2021 Design & Packaging Masters
GOLD - Gin
Archie Rose Signature Dry Gin
2021 Design & Packaging Masters
GOLD - Spirits
Feels Rouse Eau De Vie
2021 Design & Packaging Masters
GOLD - Vodka
Archie Rose Native Botanical Vodka
2021 Design & Packaging Masters
GOLD - Whisky
Archie Rose Rye Malt Whisky
20th Annual FAB Awards
GOLD - Packaging Design Range
Archie Rose x Horisumi
2018 Dieline Awards
Merrit - Spirits
Archie Rose x Horisumi
20th Annual FAB Awards
GOLD - Packaging Design Range
Archie Rose x Horisumi
2017 Australian Drink Awards
Best in Class - Gin Best Innovation
Archie Rose x Horisumi
20th Annual FAB Awards
GOLD - Packaging Design Range
Archie Rose x Horisumi
2018 Dieline Awards
Merrit - Spirits
Archie Rose x Horisumi
20th Annual FAB Awards
GOLD - Packaging Design Range
Archie Rose x Horisumi
2018 Dieline Awards
Merrit - Spirits
Archie Rose x Horisumi
2017 Australian Drink Awards
Best in Class - Gin Best Innovation
Archie Rose x Horisumi
2018 Penta Awards
Bronze - Beverages
Archie Rose x Horisumi
2017 American Distilling Institute Craft Spirits Awards
GOLD - Packaging Design
Archie Rose - Signature Dry Gin
2018 Dieline Awards
Merrit - Spirits
Archie Rose x Horisumi
2017 Australian Drink Awards
Best in Class - Gin Best Innovation
Archie Rose x Horisumi
2018 Penta Awards
Bronze - Beverages
Archie Rose x Horisumi
2017 American Distilling Institute Craft Spirits Awards
GOLD - Packaging Design
Archie Rose - Signature Dry Gin
2018 Penta Awards
Bronze - Beverages
Archie Rose x Horisumi
2017 Australian Drink Awards
Best in Class - Gin Best Innovation
Archie Rose x Horisumi
2018 Penta Awards
Bronze - Beverages
Archie Rose x Horisumi
2017 American Distilling Institute Craft Spirits Awards
GOLD - Packaging Design
Archie Rose - Signature Dry Gin
2018 Penta Awards
Bronze - Beverages
Archie Rose x Horisumi
2017 American Distilling Institute Craft Spirits Awards
GOLD - Packaging Design
Archie Rose - Signature Dry Gin

Our Services

Strategy & Product Innovation

Product Innovation
Brand Strategy & Guardianship
Go-To-Market Plans
Marketing & Communications

Brand Identity & Messaging

Visual Identity
Brand & Product Naming
Copywriting

Packaging & Production

Concept Design & Finished Artwork
Glass Bottle & Structural Design
Physical Prototyping & 3D Visualisation
Sustainability Consulting
Product Sourcing

Advertising & Content

Key Visuals
ATL & BTL Assets
Photography & Video
3D Visualisations & Animation

Websites & Social Media

Full-service Website Creation
Social Media Strategy & Assets

Hospitality Venue Experience

Hospitality Concept & Consulting
Venue Brand Identity
Experience Design & Branded Moments
Signage & Wayfinding Design
Merchandise

We live for the good things in life; Sipping a well made whisky or savouring that perfectly balanced espresso – and apply that same appreciation and care to the brands we build.

Over the last 14 years we've crossed paths with the best makers and shakers across food, beverage, hospitality and wellness. Brand innovation is our life blood and the role we play is more than a creative one.

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Our services are specialised and honed to create high-performing, holistic brands.

Your Brand

Strategy
& Innovation
Brand Identity
& Messaging
Packaging
& Production
Advertising
& Content
Websites &
Social Media
Hospitality
& Experience

Your Brand

Strategy
& Innovation
Brand Identity
& Messaging
Packaging
& Production
Advertising
& Content
Websites &
Social Media
Hospitality
& Experience

Awards & Recognition

AGDA Awards 2023
DISTINCTION - Packaging
Papa Salt
2022 Pentawards
SILVER - Dark Spirits
Grand Talon Rice Whisky
2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
GOLD - Packaging
Seabourne Coastal Dry Gin
2021 Design & Packaging Masters
MASTER - Gin
Archie Rose Bone Dry Gin
20th Annual FAB Awards
GOLD - Packaging Design Range
Archie Rose x Horisumi
2018 Dieline Awards
Merit - Spirits
Archie Rose x Horisumi
See all Awards

Archie Rose Bone Dry Gin - Design & Packaging Masters - MASTER

Grand Talon Rice Whisky - Pentawards - SILVER

Seabourne Distillery - San Francisco World Spirits Competition - Packaging - GOLD

Squad News

Papa Salt and HIGHR win Gold and Silver at the Sydney Design Awards 2023

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Check out our Papa Salt and HIGHR case studies

We are SQUAD

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After 14 years in the game, we’ve become quite good at transforming brands so they connect with tomorrow’s consumers. These days our role is a lot more hands on. We’re revolutionising products and venues from idea through to commercialisation.

So you won’t be surprised we’re dropping the ‘INK’. Because transforming brands that outperform in the market takes a SQUAD of specialised consultants, creatives and producers.

We are SQUAD 👉 CONSULTANCY > CREATIVE > PRODUCTION

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Check out our recent hospitality clients' openings!

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Poetica, Etymon Projects

Poetica is our latest endeavour with Etymon. Poetica is an enticing enclave—a buzzing bar and grill in the heart of North Sydney’s flourishing CBD. As you ascend the stairs, guided by the aroma of wood and charcoal, the hubbub of the street gives way to the clink of glasses and the murmur of contented diners. 

The LEX, W Hotel Brisbane

Inspired by the birthplace of the original W Hotel in Lexington Avenue, Manhattan–The LEX delivers the panache of a New York style grill with the vibrant energy and tropical flavours of Queensland. In collaboration with our partners, we developed an end-to-end solution injecting the W Hotel Brisbane with a reinvigorated F&B experience and a bold new identity.

Read more in our case study.

Hotel Morris is a destination humming with intrigue—each venue represents a distinct but interlinked story to transition in mood and design between the bar, hotel and rooftop.

Check out the case study here

New work coming soon

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Alfie’s (opening soon!) completes the trifecta of our longtime partnership with Liquid & Larder, joining The Gidley and The Rover with a focus on seamless chopping block-to-plate, fork-to-mouth greatness.

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