A harmonious blend of Japanese aesthetic and commercial logic
This is one that we own and as per the brand namesake, Ukiyo spirits are an exercise in “living in the moment,” a philosophy reflected in a unique bottle design that balances beauty alongside rigorous commercial logic. Spanning four gin variants and a vodka, the silhouette is a tribute to the landscape surrounding Tokyo, mirroring the iconic slopes of Mount Fuji and the movement of the ocean. In a world-first technical achievement, the glass features a two-colour graduation that shifts between distinct hues rather than simple tonal fades. The internal architecture of the bottle also reveals an optical master step - a deep punt that refracts the vibrant colours from the bottle’s shoulder directly onto its rounded top surface. Beyond aesthetics, this punt serves as a vital engineering feature. By adjusting the depth of the punt, our studio maintained a uniform outer silhouette across different global pack sizes enabling a cascade of cost efficiencies by utilising the same shipper cases, gift packaging, and point-of-sale materials regardless of bottle volume. The tactile experience culminates in the heavily weighted and embossed Zamak closure that quite literally tops off the design.
Naming & Branding
Discovering a name that embodies the virtues of Japanese mindfulness and western pronounceability.
Product Design
Seamlessly fusing Japanese and western aesthetic in a world’s first two colour graduated bottle.
Brand Positioning
We build the brand from the ground up including the iconic ‘Stir the Senses’ Campaign.
World’s Best Packaging award
We are incredibly proud of the recognition Ukiyo has received. At the London Spirits Competition both Ukiyo Vodka and Ukiyo Gin have won the most coveted design award of ‘Spirit of the Year by Packaging’ whilst also lifting ’Gin of the Year’, ‘Vodka of the Year’, ‘Best in Show by category’ ‘Best in Show by Country’ and ‘Spirit of the Year Japan’.
