Consistent, Cost-Effective Visuals: CGI Beer Bottle Renders for Parrotdog
Parrotdog is a Wellington-born craft brewery that’s made a name for itself with award-winning, approachable beers. When they prepared to launch their limited-release 'Rare Bird' series, they faced a challenge: how to showcase each new beer with high-quality visuals, without commissioning a full photoshoot every time a release went to market. That’s when they came to us.
Instead of heading down the expensive and time-consuming path of multiple studio shoots, we created photorealistic CGI renders of their bottles. By building a digital model of the glass and applying the exact label artwork, we gave Parrotdog an image that looked every bit as polished as traditional photography — while delivering total consistency from one release to the next.
The real value wasn’t just in the imagery itself. This approach gave their team faster turnaround times, flexible options for future design changes and cost savings that would’ve been impossible with repeat photoshoots. Most importantly, it let their marketing stay on schedule, no matter how often the beers rotated.
Projects like this highlight what we do best: solve problems with the right tools, whether that’s premium print or, in this case, a clever creative workaround. Our focus today is on world-class print, but the principle remains the same — every job deserves a solution that’s fit for purpose.
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Design Tribute to Crown Lynn: Emporio Coffee’s 8oz Cup
Wellington’s Emporio Coffee asked us to create artwork for their 8oz takeaway cups. The design was part of a series celebrating Crown Lynn, New Zealand’s iconic ceramics brand. Our job was to capture that heritage look while keeping the Emporio brand consistent and true to their style.
We weren’t printing the cups ourselves — Emporio had a specialist manufacturer lined up — but our role was to create the production-ready artwork. That meant carefully adapting a Crown Lynn pattern to work on a tapered coffee cup. Because the cup narrows towards the base, we had to pre-distort the design so that once wrapped and formed, it would appear perfectly proportioned. We also colour-matched the pattern directly from a ceramic sample to capture the authenticity and detail that Crown Lynn is known for.
Here’s what the team shared in their Google review:
“Emporio Coffee has been working with Colourcraft since 2016 when they became our neighbours in Walter Street. We often require a broad range of labelling and promotional material varying from large to small quantities. Ben and the team have always been incredibly helpful, friendly and professional. They are very accommodating and always make time to discuss our projects, create solutions and produce very high quality products. I would highly recommend Colourcraft.” – Simon Maguire, General Manager
That kind of feedback’s exactly why we do what we do.
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Bold, Branded & Built to Last: Custom EV Car Park Graphics for QT Wellington
QT Wellington is no ordinary hotel—it’s a full-blown sensory experience wrapped in luxury, art and bold design. When they dedicated a premium car park space to electric vehicle charging, they came straight to us. Why? Because their brand matters and they trusted us to get it right. They needed signage and surface graphics that not only communicated function but felt right at home in QT’s playful, high-design aesthetic.
We started by reimagining the QT Wellington logo as a charging icon, subtle but instantly recognisable. From there, we designed custom stencils and arranged professional on-site painting of the graphic and diagonal line work directly onto the car park surface. Everything was measured, proofed, and painted to spec—tight, clean and on brand. To complete the zone, we produced a printed ACM (aluminium composite) panel to mark the area as a designated ‘Electric Vehicle Charging Station.’
How would I operate without Colourcraft! Marketing can be a chaotic world but I never feel like I'm hassling the team here. Colourcraft goes above and beyond with quick turnarounds and an eagle eye over any work I send their way. Forever thankful. – Nikita Rawnlsey-Wratt, QT Wellington
Want signage or surface graphics that actually elevate your space? Get a fast, tailored quote, with no pressure.
Specifications
Finished size:
500x360mm & 550x200mm ACM panels
Stock:
Gloss permanent Avery Dennison MPI 2903 vinyl, over laminated with Avery DOL 2400 Gloss.
Colours:
Printed using eco-solvent inks
Finishing:
Mount onto 4mm ACM panel and edge wrap ACM panels.
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Garage Project’s Removable Vinyl Tap Badges: Designed to Stand Out – Printed to Remove Cleanly
At Colourcraft, we’ve been proud to partner with Garage Project since 2016, producing thousands of custom-printed tap badges that are as bold and distinctive as the beers they represent.
Known for their constant innovation and visually striking art, Garage Project trusts us to bring their ever-evolving beer lineup to life at the tap. Each badge is printed using high-quality eco-solvent inks onto Orajet 3162XRA removable vinyl — a satin-finish stock that applies smoothly and removes cleanly, with no sticky residue. We then kiss-cut each badge to shape, ready for dispatch with keg orders to bars across New Zealand and beyond.
To date, we’ve printed over 430 unique badge designs for Garage Project, all stored on file for fast and easy reordering. On average, we produce 25,000 badges per year for more than 25 breweries nationwide, making us a trusted supplier for this specialist product.
While these are created specifically for tap handles, the same stock and process is ideal for removable decals in retail, hospitality, and events — any time you need vibrant, on-brand graphics that go on easily and come off cleanly.
We're trusted by over 40 breweries in the past year alone. Learn why? Get a fast, accurate quote thats hassle-free.
Specifications
Finished size:
73mm diameter circle.
Stock:
Orajet 3162XRA removable vinyl
Colours:
Printed in CMYK on one side with eco-solvent inks.
Finishing:
Kiss cut to shape, weeded and cut to singles.
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Bold Branding, Built to Last: ‘Stay Wild’ Promo Print for QT Wellington
For a brand like QT Hotel, every guest touchpoint is a chance to surprise and delight, and their Stay Wild campaign was no exception. In late 2019, the QT team launched a limited-time Stay Wild promotion that needed printed collateral to match the hotel’s playful, design-led style. They came to us for fast-turnaround A5 menus and drinks vouchers that looked great on the bar and held up under regular use.
We produced two key print pieces:
- An A5 promo card, printed double-sided on 350gsm Silk Matt, trimmed and matt laminated for durability and style
- A set of 90x55mm drinks vouchers — same premium stock, same sharp finish
Both items were printed CMYK both sides using our digital press, ensuring bold colour and crisp detail on every piece. The matt lamination wasn’t just for looks — it added a smooth, scuff-resistant finish that stood up to regular handling while keeping everything looking premium.
This was just one of the hundreds of print jobs we’ve delivered for QT Wellington over the years. From seasonal campaigns to daily operational print, they trust us to hit the mark—every time.
Another 5-star review we’re proud to share:
“I’ve worked with Colourcfaft for over 3 years, their professionalism and turnaround times are stunning. Always produce a quality product to the highest standards. Cannot recommend Colourcraft enough!” – Andrew Nastaszczuk, QT Wellington
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Specifications
Finished size:
A5: 148mm (W) x 210mm (H)
90mm (W) x 55mm (H)
Stock:
350gsm Silk Matt
Colours:
Printed CMYK both sides.
Finishing:
Matt laminated menus and trimmed both to size.
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