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What makes people
come back?

People rarely fall in love with a venue because of one thing. It’s usually the orchestration of thoughtful details and moments, from the food and drinks to the style of service, music, interiors, lighting, that creates a destination people genuinely want to be part of.

Bringing it all together

The venues people return to have a distinctive way of doing things. There’s no confusion about what they are or why they exist. People are drawn to something that feels different, and they keep coming back because every visit delivers on that promise.

Terry and Matthew are hands-on with every project, collaborating with operators, architects, designers and consultants to bring every guest touchpoint into alignment. Whether we’re helping shape a new venue or evolve an established one, we create the brand foundations and guest-facing assets that make the whole experience feel connected.

How we can help

Venue Positioning & Concept

Shaping the central concept that gives people a reason to visit and return.

Guest Experience

Designing guest touchpoints that feel connected from start to finish.

Brand Identity

 Creating practical brand systems that go the distance.

Design Collaboration

Working alongside architects and designers to help realise the venue vision.

Digital Presence

Extending the venue experience into the digital world.

Launch Assets

The assets your team needs to open successfully and gain momentum.

Featured Projects

01/

Howard Smith Wharves

Brisbane’s leading dining, entertainment and cultural precinct.

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02/

Hotel Morris, Accor Handwritten

Reviving a Sydney icon through a decadent Italian renaissance story.

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03/

Cali Press

Bringing fresh energy to Cali Press through a cohesive identity system blending Californian cool with Sydney’s coastal optimism.

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04/

SRG Hospitality

A new face for the group and 20 venues united under one digital home.

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05/

Harvey's Hot Sandwiches

Bringing Harvey’s bold American-style food philosophy to life through a nostalgic brand with cult appeal.

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06/

South Bank Hotel, Brisbane

Creating an upmarket urban retreat in the heart of Brisbane. Concept and brand in collaboration with Fellow Hospitality. Coming soon.

01/

Howard Smith Wharves

Brisbane’s leading dining, entertainment and cultural precinct.

View Case Study
02/

Hotel Morris, Accor Handwritten

Reviving a Sydney icon through a decadent Italian renaissance story.

View Case Study
03/

Cali Press

Bringing fresh energy to Cali Press through a cohesive identity system blending Californian cool with Sydney’s coastal optimism.

View Case Study
04/

SRG Hospitality

A new face for the group and 20 venues united under one digital home.

View Case Study
05/

Harvey's Hot Sandwiches

Bringing Harvey’s bold American-style food philosophy to life through a nostalgic brand with cult appeal.

View Case Study
06/

South Bank Hotel, Brisbane

Creating an upmarket urban retreat in the heart of Brisbane. Concept and brand in collaboration with Fellow Hospitality. Coming soon.

The Team

Terry Squadrito

Terry Squadrito

Co-founder, Strategy & Partnerships

Co-founder and strategic lead at Squad, Terry has an intuitive gift for bringing the best talent together under a shared vision. A creative at heart, a natural connector, and a strategic mastermind with 20 years of B2B and consumer branding experience—driving transformative change for brands and businesses of all sizes.

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Matthew Squadrito

Matthew Squadrito

Co-founder & Creative Director

Co-founder and creative visionary behind Squad’s globally award-winning work, Matthew is one half of the twin brother duo. He brings a rare set of skills to the team—craft category knowledge, 20 years of experience, and a highly coveted creative style.

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Monique Lane

Monique Lane

Consulting Partner, Fellow Hospitality

Monique is a highly experienced hospitality and accommodation concept developer. Grounded in operations, she brings multidisciplinary expertise and a deep understanding of venue management and commercial opportunities. Fellow Hospitality has a strong track record of boosting venue turnover, profitability, and marketability. Clients include W Hotels, Salter Brothers, Accor, Marriott, Red Cape, IHG, Epochal Hotels, and Reward Group.

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Kelly Taylor

Kelly Taylor

Consulting Partner, Spitfire Fox Hospitality

Founder of Spitfire Fox, an F&B concept studio and strategic advisory. With over 20 years of global hospitality expertise—including a decade launching and operating multi-site hospitality brands with Soho House Group—they blend creativity with commercial insight to deliver visually captivating, seamlessly executed, and highly impactful spaces that redefine food, drink, and dining.

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Montana Taffs

Montana Taffs

Marketing & Communications

With diverse industry experience spanning luxury, fashion, lifestyle, events, and hospitality, Montana is a strategic and integrated marketer with extensive experience in leading and developing multi-channel marketing programs. Passionate about building brands, she has adopted an innovative, creative and analytical approach to deliver communications that increase brand engagement, with proven success in developing and executing marketing campaigns.

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Lawrence Wilms

Lawrence Wilms

Design Director

A seasoned Design Director with 17 years experience across a multitude of sectors. With a meticulous eye for detail and a deep understanding of Brand Development, he crafts progressive and impactful design solutions that deliver. From strategy, to final execution, he is committed to fostering collaboration, guiding clients through the creative process, and ensuring each project is effective and enjoyable.

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Terry Squadrito

Terry Squadrito

Co-founder, Strategy & Partnerships

Co-founder and strategic lead at Squad, Terry has an intuitive gift for bringing the best talent together under a shared vision. A creative at heart, a natural connector, and a strategic mastermind with 20 years of B2B and consumer branding experience—driving transformative change for brands and businesses of all sizes.

Read Bio
Matthew Squadrito

Matthew Squadrito

Co-founder & Creative Director

Co-founder and creative visionary behind Squad’s globally award-winning work, Matthew is one half of the twin brother duo. He brings a rare set of skills to the team—craft category knowledge, 20 years of experience, and a highly coveted creative style.

Read Bio
Monique Lane

Monique Lane

Consulting Partner, Fellow Hospitality

Monique is a highly experienced hospitality and accommodation concept developer. Grounded in operations, she brings multidisciplinary expertise and a deep understanding of venue management and commercial opportunities. Fellow Hospitality has a strong track record of boosting venue turnover, profitability, and marketability. Clients include W Hotels, Salter Brothers, Accor, Marriott, Red Cape, IHG, Epochal Hotels, and Reward Group.

Read Bio
Kelly Taylor

Kelly Taylor

Consulting Partner, Spitfire Fox Hospitality

Founder of Spitfire Fox, an F&B concept studio and strategic advisory. With over 20 years of global hospitality expertise—including a decade launching and operating multi-site hospitality brands with Soho House Group—they blend creativity with commercial insight to deliver visually captivating, seamlessly executed, and highly impactful spaces that redefine food, drink, and dining.

Read Bio
Montana Taffs

Montana Taffs

Marketing & Communications

With diverse industry experience spanning luxury, fashion, lifestyle, events, and hospitality, Montana is a strategic and integrated marketer with extensive experience in leading and developing multi-channel marketing programs. Passionate about building brands, she has adopted an innovative, creative and analytical approach to deliver communications that increase brand engagement, with proven success in developing and executing marketing campaigns.

Read Bio
Lawrence Wilms

Lawrence Wilms

Design Director

A seasoned Design Director with 17 years experience across a multitude of sectors. With a meticulous eye for detail and a deep understanding of Brand Development, he crafts progressive and impactful design solutions that deliver. From strategy, to final execution, he is committed to fostering collaboration, guiding clients through the creative process, and ensuring each project is effective and enjoyable.

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“We engaged Squad to help evolve our Group brand into SRG and bring 20 venue sites into one seamless platform. It was a great collaboration, resulting in a clean, cohesive and future-ready digital home that truly reflects who we are today.”

REBECCA NEALL – DIRECTOR OF MARKETING SRG HOSPITALITY

"Since partnering with Squad, we’ve taken Cali Press to the next level, expanding across Sydney with two new stores and refreshing our original Eastern Suburbs locations. The new identity system has been a game-changer, supporting our growth, energising our team, and laying the foundation for what’s next."

BLAIR ARMSTRONG – CO-FOUNDER, CALI PRESS

"For several years, Squad has been our go-to brand partner to deliver forward-thinking design solutions that truly represent our vision and exceed our expectations. We’ve been overwhelmed with how the Squad team have transformed the Howard Smith Wharves brand, giving it a new lease of life and an identity we’re proud of."

ANNA ROGERS – MARKETING DIRECTOR, HOWARD SMITH WHARVES

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