Black Squid Design

Black Squid Design Innovative ideas and unexpected solutions, but most importantly - have fun

Derek Butler’s philosophy in design is to come up with innovative ideas and unexpected solutions with the element of surprise, but most importantly - have fun – an approach which has underpinned Derek’s success as both graphic designer and Creative Director. Black Squid Design has established a reputation for creative and effective brand identities, corporate communication and packaging. Their work has won numerous national awards and has been published in both national and international publications.

Bespoke for Spokespeople. A 2019 throwback for Rio Vista Olives A limited-edition label created to support the Bondi2Be...
18/09/2026

Bespoke for Spokespeople.
A 2019 throwback for Rio Vista Olives

A limited-edition label created to support the Bondi2Berry charity ride and raise funds for dementia research.

Bespoke gave us the perfect excuse to play with the language, and the spokes.

Good oil. Good cause.

Futura Extra Bold CondensedA small nod to another era of graphic design.When I was asked to contribute to a SALA poster ...
03/09/2026

Futura Extra Bold Condensed

A small nod to another era of graphic design.

When I was asked to contribute to a SALA poster exhibition at Galeria Grafika, it seemed appropriate to bring a bit of design history back.

Some of you may remember Letraset. It takes me straight back to my university days, when type was physical and considered. When every letter was transferred by hand, rubbed carefully with a burnisher, or just a pen or soft pencil, from the reverse side and kerned by eye. Every sheet came with its cerulean blue protective backing sheet, until the letters were next needed.

There’s something quite lovely about these old artefacts of design.

They carry the character of their time and a reminder of just how much the industry has changed.

This poster is a small nod to that memory.

A limited release is available for sale.

Another one from our Throwback series. Thirty years of design, filled with stories, risks, and rewards, some known, some...
15/06/2026

Another one from our Throwback series. Thirty years of design, filled with stories, risks, and rewards, some known, some never seen before, some memories, all proof that Design is for life.

Annual report for the Bone Growth Foundation (now the Bone Health Foundation), designed as a double-sided A1 fold-out poster rather than a traditional booklet.
The 213 lollipops represent one child’s year of doctor’s visits, acting as a simple but powerful visual metaphor for the foundation’s work. The report was infused with a ‘lollipop’ fragrance to add a layer of sensory surprise. Informative, emotional, and designed to be experienced rather than simply read.

Logo and packaging for our friends A modern luxury vodka brand designed to feel unmistakable on shelf. Proudly Austral...
26/05/2026

Logo and packaging for our friends
A modern luxury vodka brand designed to feel unmistakable on shelf. Proudly Australian owned and produced. Bold. Clean. Elevated.

Excited to share this one.



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