design & stuff

YO! Sushi has a new branding designed by London based studio & SMITH. The Idea: YO! Sushi is a place where people can experience a true taste of modern Tokyo. The brand idea and menu launch campaign centred around ‘This is Tokyo’ as a concept. So this meant… We hero-ed the authenticity of the dishes on […]

The Shack is a seafood restaurant in Abu Dhabi with an American twist, think a refined Red Lobster with a chic rustic look. The identity by Armenia-based Backbone Branding features a great logo where the “THE” in the name is made up of wood planks and arranged like a shack. It’s a simple pleasure to see it […]

Rust Espresso is made up of a mother and son team from Buffalo, Laura and Patrick Anhalt.  They are the concept creators and owners of Rust Espresso.  Rust is scheduled to open the first location in Buffalo, NY in the Summer of 2016. Motivated by their passion for good coffee and eager to learn more about that […]

A new set of Simpsons Idents have been created by LA based creative studio, Laundry. They have been created for American TV network FX to promote all The Simpsons episodes ever made being available on the channel. They have created a mashup of Simpsons characters with an explosive energy that perfectly reflects the show itself. Combining […]

Coffee & Co. is a new coffee shop and canteen concept onboard the MS Silja Serenade, a cruiseferry which connects Helsinki to Stockholm via Mariehamn. The branding was created by Helsinki based Bond Agency, who created a personal feel to the brand whilst maintaining the modern look you’d expect from a coffee shop. With it’s urban and […]

Lysholm no52 is named after an original recovered recipe developed especially for cocktails with 11 different botanical elements.  Caraway from the island of Inderøy, star anise, coriander and bitter orange are some of the botanicals integrated together with the ornaments in the illustration. The bottle has an archetypical and clean geometrical shape inspired by apothecary […]

Shuang Shuang is London’s first introduction to Chinese hotpot, a family favourite in China and East Asia. It’s a social and fun way of eating, which has been missing from the capitals dining scene. Collaborating with an established restaurateur, ico Design created a beautiful experience for this new restaurant, creating the complete brand. The chose […]

Cafe Diego is a new Argentinian themed cafe/takeaway bringing the soul of Argentina into the heart of Abu Dhabi. Designed by Armenian based Backbone Branding , the cafe is a celebration of both Argentina and Diego Maradona. Drawing inspiration from the colourful Argentinian backstreets, architecture and street art from the less affluent districts the design pays homage to […]

Lune Croissanterie is a Melbourne bakery dedicated to the craft of Viennoiserie. After gaining a large cult following and amassing long cues early in the morning the business quickly outgrew its small shop and recently moved into a new warehouse space in the suburb of Fitzroy. To coincide with this move, the bakery worked with Australian […]

Biju Bubble Tea Room’s founder saw an opportunity to create a fresher, healthier bubble tea: brewing every tea fresh, using milk not creamer and ditching the artificial additives. His research led to drinks that are (literally) bursting with flavour and far fresher than those of many competitors. ico Design, a creative studio based in London developed […]