ABOUT




DESIGN WITH PEOPLE AT IT'S HEART
Studio Rea is a solo creative agency by Bex Armstrong, specialising in packaging and branding for Beauty, Wellness, Lifestyle and Gifting brands.
You'll find Studio Rea nestled in the heart of Ancoats, Manchester, working from creative co-working spaces. This setup allows Bex to collaborate with specialists in fields like animation and photography, giving you the single point of contact of an agency, but with accessible pricing.
Bex loves getting to know people and helping them bring their ideas to life, whilst leaving the lightest footprint on our planet—wherever possible! After spending a decade working with UK retail with product development, commercial and marketing teams, she's developed a well-rounded design and understands what goes into making a successful product range.
Whether you're just starting out or you're a well-established brand, Bex works side by side with you, tailoring her approach to your needs.
With her early design influences in interior textile design, Bex has a keen eye for how colour, texture and form can stir emotions. Balancing these elements at the right point in the trend lifecycle to tell's brand's story in a way that creates powerful and lasting connections with the people you want to reach.
Want a design that really speaks to your people? Say Hello!
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VALUES
01
WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER
We're here to get excited by your vision, make your life easier where possible, and work together authenically.
02
DESIGN WITH MORE MEANING
Design connects personally, shaped by people's experiences, emotions, and memories. That's why we seek to explore and understand your audience, crafting design stories that hold their meaning.
03
SUSTAINABLE BY DESIGN
We prioritise environmentally conscious choices
that reduce waste and create packaging that's kind to the
planet and effective for your brand.
04
RESULTS MATTER
We understand the production process and the commercial factors that impact a product’s success. Whatever your goals are, we work with you to achieve them.
