Kalamata Restaurant
Skills: Branding | Personal Project
Two friends, both chefs, came together to create an exciting new dining experience. Combining American fine dining with a Greek influenced menu and atmosphere they have set out to create an experience that their patrons will not forget.
Whether enjoying a romantic time with a significant other, or a relaxing time with friends, away from the bustle of the streets; Kalamata will not disappoint.
A specialty is their personalized 4, 6 and 9 course meal options. One of Kalamata’s fine chefs works with patrons who chose one of these options to create a truly personal multi-course meal that will give them a truly unique experience.
The logo was inspired by motifs used in Greek art and architecture. Commonly called the meander this motif is created with thick continuous lines. My goal was to draw inspiration from this to create a distinct mark for the brand.
By using these thick lines and drawing some inspiration from the shape of the K, I created a unique brand mark.
I then created a unique, hand-lettered word mark with letterforms inspired by the letterforms of the Greek alphabet.
Together the two elements create a unique and recognizable lockup.
