Cafe Sen

TYPE
Vietnamese Restaurant, Milton Keynes
Sector
Food
Scope
Brand Guidelines, Branding, Menus, Photography, Printing, Signage
date
November 2023
The Objective:
Café Sen, a Vietnamese restaurant dedicated to serving authentic and high-quality cuisine, approached us to develop a brand identity that reflected their rich culinary heritage. They wanted a visual style that evoked traditional Vietnamese culture while maintaining a modern and inviting feel. The goal was to create a cohesive brand presence across signage, menus, and print materials, enhancing the dining experience and attracting customers with bold, eye-catching visuals.


The Objective:
Café Sen approached us to develop a strong, authentic brand identity that would reflect the rich heritage of Vietnamese cuisine while maintaining a fresh and inviting appeal. The goal was to create a visual identity that resonated with both traditional elements and modern dining experiences, ensuring the restaurant stood out in a competitive market.
The Plan:
- Brand Development & Visual Identity:
- We crafted a branding strategy that emphasized Café Sen’s authenticity, using a warm, inviting color palette of green and red to reflect traditional Vietnamese influences.
- The use of paper textures and bold imagery gave a handcrafted, organic feel, reinforcing the connection to fresh, high-quality ingredients and traditional preparation methods.
- Marketing & Design Execution:
- We designed signage and menu layouts that balanced clear readability with artistic expression, incorporating Vietnamese cultural elements.
- High-quality photography was used to capture the vibrancy of Café Sen’s dishes, enhancing visual appeal across printed materials like posters, menus, and promotional signposting.
The Solution:
The final branding for Café Sen brought a perfect fusion of tradition and modernity. The combination of textured elements, rich cultural colors, and bold imagery created a cohesive and inviting brand identity. With visually striking signage and menus, along with high-quality photography that showcased the beauty of Vietnamese cuisine, Café Sen successfully positioned itself as a must-visit destination for authentic Vietnamese dining.
Through thoughtful branding and design, we helped Café Sen establish a distinctive identity that reflects its Vietnamese roots while feeling modern and welcoming. Every element, from signage to menus, was carefully crafted to enhance the customer experience, making the restaurant visually compelling and instantly recognizable in a crowded dining scene.
