Sip Studio is a small but mighty branding and packaging studio, specialising in drinks and FMCG
With deep industry know-how and experience on both the client and agency side, we create packaging that’s not just beautiful but is commercially smart, strategically sound, and ready for the real world.
Led by Kirsty Holton, we combine one-to-one service with a handpicked network of creatives, printers, and suppliers—bringing big-agency thinking but with a personal, boutique approach.
ABOUT US
Meet Our Founder
Hi, I’m Kirsty, and I’m obsessed with packaging. Not just the design, but how it fits into the bigger picture. The strategy, the storytelling, and the details that make people reach for your product over the one next to it.
Before Sip Studio, I spent years in the drinks world, helping brands launch, refresh and grow. I know what it takes to bring a product to life — from liquid to the bottling line.
So when I design, I’m not just thinking about what looks good. I’m thinking about how it prints, how it moves through production, and how it holds its own on a crowded shelf.
Because great packaging doesn’t just look good. It performs.
We’re not your average packaging design studio. We’ve worked client side and agency. We’ve seen projects fall at the final hurdle because they weren’t built for the real world. We do things differently. With strategy, taste, and a genuine love of drinks.
OUR EXPERTISE
Why Sip Studio?
You don’t just need pretty packaging. You need a partner who gets the drinks world, speaks the same language as your bottlers, and knows how to win hearts on shelf and at the bar.
✔ In-house drinks experience
✔ Compliance and production savvy
✔ Hands-on, strategic and collaborative
✔ Big-agency thinking, boutique energy
At Sip Studio, we help drinks and FMCG brands create packaging that:
✔ Stands out in a competitive market
✔ Appeals to the right customers
✔ Is built for real-world production
✔ Meets compliance & labelling regulations
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all design. Every brand has a unique story, and we’re here to help you tell yours in a way that gets results.
Sustainability
I’ve always been a big hater of waste and I’m passionate about the protection of our planet. This ethos carries over into my work at Sip Studio, where we are dedicated to helping our clients make sustainable choices. Whether that’s helping you find the perfect recycled paper stock, low-impact bottle, or eco-friendly printers. We are committed to keeping up with the latest sustainable practices. As a business, we strive to eliminate waste, choose low-impact options, and use recycled materials whenever possible.
“Kirsty is an absolute dream to work with. That might sound over the top but it’s true. Creating a brand is a really daunting prospect for a startup - the stakes are so incredibly high - you’re trusting someone with your money to create arguably the most important aspect of your business.”
Edmund Wood, Founder, Belgrove Rum