colinapgar.com I’m a freelance senior designer working at the intersection of brand storytelling and design systems. Primarily in the worlds of spirits, wine, beer, and premium goods; My work often focuses on packaging and visual identity, where craft, scale, and emotion meet. My creative practice is rooted in the belief that design isn’t just about aesthetics, it’s about building meaningful, intuitive worlds that people can feel. Whether it’s glass design, a logomark system, or a brand guideline, my approach centers on empathy, cultural awareness, and the collaborative process that gets us somewhere unexpected. I’ve spent the last 8+ years designing for and within leading agencies, creating brands and products that exist with both purpose and edge. I specialize in packaging and identity systems (including package design and complex SKU builds), along with experiential, campaign, and digital design projects that complement the larger brand story.

Colin Apgar

colinapgar.com I’m a freelance senior designer working at the intersection of brand storytelling and design systems. Primarily in the worlds of spirits, wine, beer, and premium goods; My work often focuses on packaging and visual identity, where craft, scale, and emotion meet. My creative practice is rooted in the belief that design isn’t just about aesthetics, it’s about building meaningful, intuitive worlds that people can feel. Whether it’s glass design, a logomark system, or a brand guideline, my approach centers on empathy, cultural awareness, and the collaborative process that gets us somewhere unexpected. I’ve spent the last 8+ years designing for and within leading agencies, creating brands and products that exist with both purpose and edge. I specialize in packaging and identity systems (including package design and complex SKU builds), along with experiential, campaign, and digital design projects that complement the larger brand story.

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colinapgar.com

I’m a freelance senior designer working at the intersection of brand storytelling and design systems. Primarily in the worlds of spirits, wine, beer, and premium goods; My work often focuses on packaging and visual identity, where craft, scale, and emotion meet.

My creative practice is rooted in the belief that design isn’t just about aesthetics, it’s about building meaningful, intuitive worlds that people can feel. Whether it’s glass design, a logomark system, or a brand guideline, my approach centers on empathy, cultural awareness, and the collaborative process that gets us somewhere unexpected.

I’ve spent the last 8+ years designing for and within leading agencies, creating brands and products that exist with both purpose and edge. I specialize in packaging and identity systems (including package design and complex SKU builds), along with experiential, campaign, and digital design projects that complement the larger brand story.

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English
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Work Experience

Senior Designer at Makers & Allies
September 1, 2021 - August 1, 2025
Developed design work across brand identity, packaging, and web, translating research and creative strategy into distinctive, concept-driven visual systems. My work focused heavily on the beverage and CPG space, designing for clients such as Coors Whiskey Co., Rue de Rêve Apéritifs, Eight Oaks Farm Distillery, Winglore Spirits Company, along with private label projects. I developed everything from multi-SKU packaging systems and glass/ceramic vessel design to brand identities, label systems, and digital brand expressions. I collaborated closely with creative directors and project managers to shape timelines, develop concepts independently as well as in team settings, and maintain a high level of detail throughout production. Beyond execution, my core strength and often my position within teams was in ideation; researching, and building original visual concepts that push beyond trend. My role often spanned across concepting, design, and production, giving me a deep understanding of how brand systems function across touchpoints. Core capabilities: — Packaging systems (including label design and structural exploration) — Branding (logos, typography, palettes, brand guidelines, assets) — Web (UX/UI design, wireframes, developer handoff) — Conceptual and research-led design development — Print and production fluency

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Consumer Goods, Media & Entertainment