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Chez Olivier by Swear Words, Australia

Posted: January 13, 2017 | Author: | Filed under: Cafes, Bars and Restaurants, Logo Reviews | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments »

Opinion by Richard Baird.

Logo, menus and business cards designed by Swear Words for Melbourne-based French bistro Chez Olivier.

Chez Olivier is an authentic French bistro located in the centre of Greville St village, Melbourne, that intends to share its passion for French food, wine and culture with the community. It features an intimate European-style interior design of stained woods, classic furniture, photography and period advertising. It also has a unique bar of padlocks, inspired by Pont des Arts, engraved with messages of love from couples who visit the bistro, and a distinctive brand identity by Swear Words Through colour, type and image this works together a bunch of European references, expresses something of a playful and personable character and draws on the bistro’s padlock feature and its romantic associations. The projected included logo, menus, vouchers and business cards.

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Caldo Coffee by 25ah, Sweden

Posted: January 12, 2017 | Author: | Filed under: Cafes, Bars and Restaurants, Logo Reviews | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment »

Opinion by Richard Baird.

Brand identity, logo and coffee cups designed by 25ah for Stockholm cafe Caldo Coffee at the Scandic Continental

Caldo Coffee is a café serving organic coffee and fresh salads, sandwiches and pastries from its location in the Scandic Continental, a hotel in the centre of Stockholm. It features a distinctive and modern interior design of light wood, tall shelves and a long wood panelled and marble topped counter. It also includes a large custom-built menu board, neon signage and a brand identity created by Swedish graphic design studio 25ah. This links a variety of printed assets such as coffee cups, price tags and takeaway packaging.

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Culprit by Studio South, New Zealand

Posted: January 2, 2017 | Author: | Filed under: Cafes, Bars and Restaurants, Logo Reviews | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments »

Opinion by Richard Baird.

Brand identity, drink and food menus by Studio South for Auckland bar and restaurant Culprit

Culprit is a bar and restaurant located on Auckland’s Wyndham Street. It has a menu made from ingredients supplied by local New Zealand producers, growers and farmers, and is inspired founder’s Kyle Street & Jordan MacDonald’s travels across the United States and Europe.

Culprit has a modern interior design in a converted loft space created by Kirsty Mitchell. This is characterised by large exposed beams and brick walls, solid wood tables and strip lights suspended from the ceiling and mounted, at irregular angles, on walls.

Culprit’s visual identity, created by Studio South, is described as being dark and moody. This intended to visually articulate something of the restaurant’s menu and service, which sees diners presented with trays and trolleys, and as a way to compliment Kirsty Mitchell’s interior design. This links menus, tap heads, posters, signage and website.

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Founder & Editor Richard Baird


Richard is a British freelance designer and writer who specialises in brand identities and packaging. He's written for Brand New, Design Week and The Dieline, featured in Computer Arts magazine and also runs the resources LogoArchive & Design Survival.