It’s the year we finally stood tall and said, yes, we’re drinks design specialists.

This might not sound like a huge deal to most. But when you’re narrowing the range of what you do to an industry that isn’t exactly thriving, it’s actually kind of terrifying.

As we stand on the cusp of 2026, do we have any regrets?

Nope. Not one.

This year, we’ve thrown ourselves wholeheartedly into this industry that we love, and which we’ve been servicing for over 20 years. In the process, we:

Picked up a bunch of national awards in packaging design and won the coveted Rita Siow Design Chair at the AADC (Adelaide Advertising & Design Club) for the best overall design entry.

Were guest speakers at the The Western Australian Distillers Guild Annual Conference.

Worked with some of finest drinks producers in Australia on pivotal new branding, rebranding and packaging design, including Penny’s Hill, Elseworld Wines, Corryton Burge, Oxford Landing Wines, Manser Wines, Tomich Wines, Culley Road, The Devil Made Pinot, Maxwell Wines, Galway Pipe and Libation Wines.

Headed West to work with one of Margaret River’s oldest and most coveted wineries, Juniper Estate.

Witnessed the oldest spirit ever released in Australia, St Agnes XXO 50 Year Old Exceptional Reserve.

Had the privilege of sponsoring the Champion Spirit in Show Trophy at the Royal Australian Spirits Awards.

A huge thank you to everyone we’ve worked with, those who have cheered us on, educated us, recommended us and followed us. We’re so grateful for your support.

We dedicate this year’s successful pivot to Lyndon Whaite, our mentor, inspiration and dear friend. Without Lyndon’s words in our ears, we likely would never have had the courage to leap into one lane.

The tools are now down and we’ll be returning on Monday January 12. Have a beautiful Xmas and terrific break. See you on the other side.