Grits & Grids

1 min read 2021-12-08 14:00:17

Hamaru Sushi restaurant branding by Cocomilk Studio

They had me at “drink sake. stay soba.” The team at Cocomilk Studio obviously had a lot of fun crafting this identity for Hamaru

1 min read 2021-12-07 03:38:49

Coffee Hackers seeks to attract the fitness-minded individuals who tackle each day with energy and vigor. “[They] created a natural

4 min read 2021-12-04 00:53:14

As an American, when I think of pasta noodles I first think of Italy or Southeast Asia. Of course, pasta has made its way around the world, and Nudli

1 min read 2021-12-01 14:00:59

I’m always impressed by designers who can take seemingly unrelated colors and make them work wonderfully. That’s the case for the

1 min read 2021-11-29 23:21:02

Estudio Pum’s illustration and design for this alcohol and tea-infused product grabbed my eye immediately. The illustrations are

1 min read 2021-11-24 01:26:21

Last week Chipotle launched its latest animated short. This marks the fourth animation the brand has launched in an effort to reinforce

1 min read 2021-11-19 14:00:21

Fine dining can be quite a stuffy experience. White table cloths, white-glove, high faluting language, all for the sake of an upscale

1 min read 2021-11-17 23:03:04

This past Tuesday Papa Johns announced a brand evolution. The story was broke by Danny Klein at QSR Magazine which is where we’ve

1 min read 2021-11-12 21:15:34

Great restaurant brands are, among other things, uniquely ownable. In a category as ubiquitous as pizza (where there are almost 80,000 restaurants in

1 min read 2021-11-11 00:26:48

Apparently I’m in a fancy mood this week considering both posts are highly illustrative and showcase a classic, maximalist design

1 min read 2021-11-09 00:14:28

Gin is always a spirit that hits high points yet never realizes lows. The momentum behind gin seems to constantly grow. With that comes

1 min read 2021-11-03 17:19:03

The brand identity design for Ophelia, a fullservice Mexican restaurant, is an exploration of elegance and whimsy all at

1 min read 2021-11-01 21:55:27

Designer Kristine Arth creates an amazing brand identity and packaging suite for this product line from James Beard Award-winning chef,

1 min read 2021-10-28 15:00:14

I know a lot of creatives dream of working with a big name brand in their careers and for good reason. I mean, who doesn’t love adding

1 min read 2021-10-26 02:09:29

I was so excited to see this project roll this this morning. It’s a fun approach to an awesome food: grilled cheese sandwiches.The