My mate dug.
We first met the founder of Dug over a beer at a local pub — in hindsight, exactly the perfect way for this one to start. He was one of those great operators: down-to-earth, sharp, and genuinely passionate. He had a solid product, with a solid idea behind it, but it needed a unique lane, a world built around it. Dug needed a brand people could buy into and connect with. Together we created a story, crafted the tone, and built a strong yet flexible identity system for the dug brand.
What started as a single product in four colours has grown into a range of 40+ SKUs across sizes and accessories. We’ve been involved every step of the way — from packaging and colour systems through to campaign direction and photography.
Completed at
Jase Studio
Full project credits
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Project Insight:
To really land this plane on this project, we spent a lot of time getting under the hood — unpacking what made our client tick, what made him unique, what the product stood for, and where it could go.
At its core, the product felt like a reliable mate — trustworthy, practical, always there when you need it. That truth became the backbone of the brand. Unapologetically Australian, straightforward, and built to last - your best mate, for life.
Dug (the acronym for the original brand name) was born out of a shared love of ‘80s Australiana — surf culture, milk bars, optimism, a bit of larrikin spirit, and that no-fuss, honest energy that feels increasingly rare. Yep, that’s dug alright.
Completed at Jase Studio
Role: Creative Director, Co-copywriter
Co-copywriting and & Co-brand direction: Stephen Paltos
Client: My mate dug ( formerly down under growlers)
Product Stills: Albert Comper
Packaging Stills: Jase Studio, Vittoria, Various suppliers
Packaging Image Post Production: Visual Thing
Lifestyle Photography: Jase Studio