Our Process

We take the essence of products and craft unique stories around them. We use copy, graphic design, typography, illustration (in fact, anything at our disposal) to create packaging that is timeless, intriguing and very grabbable.

Our process involves working with the client to help bring stories to life in a way that ensures brand consistency across their portfolio and ultimately leads to purchase.

We design for all things that live on shelves - we are the shelf-shouters.


Who we are

Top Shelf is run by Emmet Mullins who has been designing and illustrating for over 25 years whilst also working in the area of advertising. This gives him an understanding of how brands visually engage with audiences. He has worked extensively in FMCG and retail and has also has designed stamps, national currency and one of the rarest Rolling Stones singles there is.

Reach out to discuss your thoughts on your next product’s design below.

Top Shelf Studio: a boutique packaging design agency. We are the shelf-shouters: story-telling for your brand's packaging needs.
A black and white abstract drawing on textured paper with ink and pens, surrounded by various paint containers and brushes on a wooden table.
Top Shelf Studio: a boutique packaging design agency. We are the shelf-shouters: story-telling for your brand's packaging needs.
Top Shelf Studio: a boutique packaging design agency. We are the shelf-shouters: story-telling for your brand's packaging needs.
Top Shelf Studio: a boutique packaging design agency. We are the shelf-shouters: story-telling for your brand's packaging needs.
Top Shelf Studio: a boutique packaging design agency. We are the shelf-shouters: story-telling for your brand's packaging needs.