Industry: Restaurant & Hospitality


Bistro Agnes:
A celebration of French Cooking

We collaborated with James Beard Award-winning chefs Greg and Gabi Denton to create a brand identity that balances the familiarity of a neighborhood restaurant with the refinement of fine dining

Named in honor of Chef Greg’s grandmother, Bistro Agnes was envisioned as a love letter to classic French cuisine — elevated, comforting, and full of heart. Our task was to develop a brand that would mirror that experience: a visual identity steeped in tradition but contemporary in execution.

Services

Visual Brand Identity System
Signage Design
Menu Design
Website Design and Development

The logo system, typographic hierarchy, and color palette draw inspiration from vintage Parisian brasseries, reimagined with clean lines and subtle contrast. Menu layouts and signage carry through the same sense of grace and restraint, ensuring consistency from print to digital touchpoints.

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For the website, we focused on usability and mood — showcasing award-winning culinary work through simple navigation, beautiful photography, and seamless integration with the restaurant’s reservation platform. The result is a cohesive brand that invites guests into the world of Bistro Agnes, where every detail feels intentional and every meal tells a story.

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