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    Potts Point Sydney Australia 2011
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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 means to the world today, and are 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

    2023 Australian Design Awards
    SILVER
    Papa Salt Coastal Gin
    2023 Australian Design Awards
    SILVER
    HIGHR Spirits
    2023 AGDA Awards
    DISTINCTION - Packaging
    Papa Salt
    2023 Sydney Design Awards
    GOLD
    Papa Salt Coastal Gin
    2023 Sydney Design Awards
    SILVER
    HIGHR Spirits
    2022 Pentawards
    SILVER - Dark Spirits
    Grand Talon Rice Whisky
    2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
    GOLD - Packaging
    Seabourne Coastal Dry Gin
    2021 London Spirit Awards
    BRONZE
    Feels Botanical Eau De Vie Grape Spirit VIVIFY
    2021 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
    2018 20th Annual FAB Awards
    GOLD - Packaging Design Range
    Archie Rose x Horisumi
    2018 Dieline Awards
    Merrit - Spirits
    Archie Rose x Horisumi
    2018 Penta Awards
    Bronze - Beverages
    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
    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

    Over the last 14 years we've crossed paths with the best makers and shakers across food, beverage, hospitality and wellness. Together we’re redefining what premium means to the world today, and we’re shaping its future to benefit both people and the planet.

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    Strategy

    • Specialists in premium food, beverage, hospitality and wellness. We tap into valuable category and consumer insights that reduce risk and underpin success.
    • Our proven methodologies have led to category leading brands that outperform and drive sales locally and globally.

    Creative

    • Experts in transforming and future proofing brands that connect with the consumer of tomorrow and cut through retail clutter.
    • Masters of cross-channel storytelling that tap into consumer desires and drive purchase behaviour.

    Production

    • Integrated partner for retail products, packaging and brand content. We service all stages from design to production and scale our role to support your team’s needs.
    • Reliable team that delivers projects on time, on budget and inline with sustainability best practices
    • Access to a global network of proven specialists and manufacturers—curated and tested by decades of experience.

    We transform brands from concept through to commercialisation.

    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

    Awards & Recognition

    2023 Sydney Design Awards
    GOLD
    Papa Salt Coastal Gin
    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
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    Archie Rose Bone Dry Gin - Design & Packaging Masters - MASTER

    Grand Talon Rice Whisky - Pentawards - SILVER

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

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    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.

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