We live for the good things in life. Whether it's to sip a well-crafted gin or savour that perfectly balanced espresso, we live for the brands we create.
Twin brothers Matthew and Terry Squadrito, formed Squad Ink in 2008 with a vision to build timeless lifestyle brands that are founded on open collaboration, enduring client relationships and the utmost authenticity.
Today, we’re a squad of specialised talent. We’re passionate creatives. We’re brand curators and technical producers. We work alongside the industry’s best to build well-positioned brands from the ground up and strengthen existing ones into a new and exciting era of growth.
Reasons to believe
Specialised Team
We bring together the best in the business through our network of specialised partners to produce brands that are sustainable, progressive and award-winning.
Proven
We’ve shaped some of the most successful progressive brands in Australia. The proof is in the pudding so witness the full experience first hand on-site or on-shelf.
Nimble and Responsive
We’re an agile team of industry experts. Which means we can adapt our approach to suit your unique culture and structure while delivering next level outcomes.
Awards-
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
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2018 Sydney Design Awards
GOLD – Digital, Food and Drink
True North Spirits Website -
2018 Sydney Design Awards
Silver - Graphic Design Three Dimensional
Pietro Gallo Estate -
2017 Australian Drinks Awards
Best in Class - Gin Best Innovation (Packaging and Product)
Archie Rose x Horisumi
Meet the Squad
Matthew Squadrito
Co-Founder/Creative Director
Terry Squadrito
Co-Founder/Business Director
Belinda O’Brien
Design Director
Josephine Angkasa
Operations Director
Lauren Temple
Senior Account Manager
Simon Steele
Brand Consultant
Julie Joanny
Designer
Phoebe Gleeson
Senior Account Manager
Amy Ezaki
Designer
Chris Davey
Packaging Specialist
Andrew Cunneen
Digital Designer
Andrzej Kowalski
Digital Producer
Services
Brand
Content
Digital
Product
Strategy
Venue
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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 Sydney Design Awards
GOLD – Digital, Food and Drink
True North Spirits Website -
2018 Sydney Design Awards
Silver - Graphic Design Three Dimensional
Pietro Gallo Estate -
2017 Australian Drinks Awards
Best in Class - Gin Best Innovation (Packaging and Product)
Archie Rose x Horisumi -
2017 Australian Drink Awards
Overall Category Winner – Spirits, Best
Packaging and Product Innovation
Archie Rose x Horisumi -
2017 Australian Drink Awards
Overall Category Winner – RTD, Best
Packaging and Product Innovation
Sofi Spritz -
2017 Sydney Design Awards
Gold - Digital Food & Drink
Archie Rose Distilling Co. -
2017 Sydney Design Awards
Silver - Graphic Design Three Dimensional
The Grounds Cold Brew -
2017 Sydney Design Awards
Silver - Graphic Design Three Dimensional
Archie Rose x Horisumi -
2017 American Distilling Institute Craft Sprits Awards
GOLD – Packaging Design
Archie Rose – Signature Dry Gin -
2017 American Distilling Institute Craft Sprits Awards
Worlds Best Brand Identity
Archie Rose Distilling Co. -
2017 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
GOLD – Packaging Design
Archie Rose x Horisumi Winter -
2017 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Silver - Graphic Design Three Dimensional
Archie Rose x Horisumi -
2017 International Wine and Spirits Competition
Gold - Packaging Design
Archie Rose Virgin Cane Spirit -
2017 International Wine and Spirits Competition
Bronze - Packaging Design
Archie Rose x Horisumi -
2016 Penta Awards
Gold - Food; Cereals
The Grounds - Granola -
2016 International Wine and Spirits Competition
GOLD – Packaging Design
Archie Rose Signature Dry Gin. -
2016 International Wine and Spirits Competition
Best Packaging Design Range
Archie Rose Distilling Co. -
2016 International Wine and Spirits Competition
GOLD – Packaging Design
Archie Rose White Rye -
2016 San Francisco World Spirit Competition
Gold - Packaging Design
Archie Rose Core Range -
2016 Penta Awards
GOLD – Food, Cereals The Grounds Granola
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2015 – A’ Design Awards
Silver - Packaging Design
Archie Rose Core Range -
2012 – Sydney Design Awards
Best in Brand Identity
Regal Rogue Vermouth
If you have a great idea and want to create something incredible together, we’d like to hear from you.