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Branding

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Packaging

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Shopify

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Drinks

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Distillation

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Branding 〰️ Packaging 〰️ Shopify 〰️ Drinks 〰️ Distillation 〰️

Make cool s#*t

And tell the world about it.

I’ve spent the last 10 years running a brand development, packaging design and drinks research company masquerading as a distillery.

Unlocking the dark magic of e-commerce and growing a creative endeavour into a damn nifty economic vehicle that not only accumulates customers, but fans.

After painstakingly conceptualising, developing, branding, copywriting and photographing every product at Pienaar & Son Distilling Co. I know how lonely it can be not having someone else to bounce your ideas off of.
Luckily it doesn’t have to be lonely, it can be fun!

How can I help?

Brand story
Why should the customer care?
If you don’t have a compelling story or reason, your customers have no incentive to invest. Give them something to care about and grow your community.

Shopify / e-commerce.
E-commerce can seem like a dark art or an impossible rubik’s cube, but it doesn’t have to be. Crafting a brand with content creation in mind makes marketing and selling product online a breeze.

Packaging design.
Creating something visually stimulating does not always mean forking out tons of cash. There are very simple and elegant ways to stand out while securing a strong identity that people can relate to.

Drinks - Drinks - Drinks
I have lived in this world for a looooong time now. Everything from cocktail development for hotel groups to product development of Whisky, Gin, Liqueur and RTD’s.

Distillation
Talking about a dark art…
Distillation can trip you up if you don’t make the right choices and investments from the start. Make sure you get the right advice at the right time.

Friends, colleagues & clients.

"I run a performance marketing agency and have had the pleasure of working closely with André on Pienaar & Son over the past few years. We’ve been consistently impressed by the originality and innovation that he brings to the brand. His deliberate and distinctive creative framing has played an integral role in the business’s growth - and I can confidently say his input would add meaningful value to any liquor brand, and beyond."

Theo van Wyk - Vanha Digital
“I've had the pleasure of working with Andre for just over eight years. Reflecting on our numerous projects, it's clear that Andre never accepts "no" for an answer. His approach is unconventional, which is both exciting and refreshing. Take the Ugly Gin project, for instance. Despite repeated assertions from Berlin Packaging specialists that the application was unsuitable, Andre remained optimistic. Today, Ugly Gin is among the fastest-growing brands we support. Andre has a knack for bringing projects to life, ensuring that not only is the packaging unique, but the product itself is of exceptional quality. I wholeheartedly recommend Andre for anyone looking to elevate their brand."

Alaistaire Abrahams - Berlin Packaging
“Collectively creating an inspiring neighbourhood hinges on connectedness across the brands that form part of the Waterfront Neighbourhood. Andre has brought such value to the Food and Beverage ecosystem, constantly innovating, and evolving against customer experience, and industry trends. It’s always a pleasure having such spirit of collaboration and creative thinking blended with a healthy dose of agility within our community”

Nisha Maharaj - V&A Waterfront (Senior Marketing Manager)