From concept through to completion. Working with start-ups and brand owners to create distinctive brands and packaging.
Ed Bell Design was founded in 2019 after a number of years working for design agencies on brand and packaging projects for big brands in the premium drinks sector.
Our ethos is simple. To create work that is crafted and considered and enjoy doing it in the process. We work directly with brand owners, no layers of account management, you talk with the person doing the work. This model is well suited to start-ups and younger brands that require creative and quality design work, but without the large design agency fees.
We see the importance of the full life cycle of a design project, from initial conversations and concepts, through to overseeing the production of the finished article, supporting our clients through the process.
From our small studio based in Kinnesswood near Kinross, Central Scotland, we work with clients locally, across the UK and further afield.
Our Services
We offer a wide range of design services to build your idea into a ready to launch brand.
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Whether starting from scratch or developing from an existing logo into a fully fledged brand, we create visual identities that work across all brand touchpoints. We can help you refine your brand story and positioning, and also generate name concepts if required. Our experience includes producing brand guidelines for early-stage companies as well as large global organisations, ensuring the tools and assets are in place for the brand identity to be used out in the wild.
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When it comes to premium consumer goods, packaging is often the first interaction a customer has with a brand. Not only must packaging have the power to grab attention, it must be strategically considered and combined with brand storytelling to engage the right target audience. We design with brand in mind, across a wide range of formats. Bespoke bottle designs for spirits brands, premium labelling and embellishments and often secondary packaging — including cartons, tubes, rigid boxes and luxury wooden cases. The result is packaging that stands out, communicates a brand story clearly and supports long-term brand recognition.
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We design marketing materials that help young and fast-growing brands take their products to market with confidence. This includes branded presentation and investment decks, exhibition and display graphics for trade shows, activations, and much more, ensuring brands show up professionally and with impact.
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We can create brand-led websites that bring the brand identity to life online, whilst having practical functionality and e-commerce where required. Beyond website design, we can also produce digital guidelines and toolkits that outline how the visual identity should be applied consistently across social media, advertising and online content, ensuring cohesive brand presence across every platform.
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When it comes to taking a project into print or production, knowing the right partners to work with and foreseeing any potential challenges before they arise is half the battle. With significant experience across print and packaging production, we can produce print-ready artwork for everything from bottle labels to large-format billboards. We can manage suppliers, specify materials and oversee production to ensure quality results. Over many years we have built up a network of trusted printers and manufacturing partners across the UK, Europe and Asia, who can realise the production of glass bottles, bespoke closures, labels and premium packaging.
“Ed’s hard work and attention to detail means there is no stone unturned in finding the best design solution for any project.”
Kit Carruthers - Founder of Ninefold Distillery
Client testimonials
“Ed was able to easily apply his expertise as well as understand what we were trying to do as a brand: The craft, character and collectability was confidently translated into a label design that we absolutely adore.”
Vicki Georgiou - Head of Marketing at Dropworks“Ed has worked with us since the beginning of Desi Daru, defining and designing our brand, creating our bespoke bottle and much more. We frequently get comments about our stunning bottle design which has enhanced the brand.”
Mohit Singh - Founder of Desi Daru Vodka“The unique design of our bottle has played a huge role in setting us apart in a competitive market and is a testament to Ed’s attention to detail and creativity.”
Hannah Boon - MD & Founder of Distinct Distillers
featured work:
the macallan art is the flower packaging design
Frequently Asked Questions
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Absolutely not! Whilst packaging design forms much of the work in our portfolio, design is very much a transferable skill and when led by a strong brand identity, much of the process is the same, even if the deliverables are different. So we would be happy to be considered for any project where good design is required.
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Every project is different and therefore each is quoted based on the scope of work and deliverables. It all starts with a conversation and from there we can help define the scope, and provide a set-fee quotation and proposal for the project.
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Yes we have Terms & Conditions of Business that are issued with every project proposal, and can be shared otherwise on request.
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Of course. Although we are based in Central Scotland, we often travel to meet clients in other areas of the UK. In person meetings are a great way to kick projects off and start the creative process.
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Yes we are a limited company and hold appropriate Public Liability & Professional Indemnity cover.