Nachalo – Wine & Kitchen
Branding, Strategy
2024
Art Director, Brand Strategist
Product info
Scope
Develop a full-scale visual identity and brand system for a contemporary wine bar. The goal was to translate a given creative direction into a cohesive and expressive brand experience – from printed materials to physical space, while maintaining elegance, clarity, and emotional depth.
Process
Led a small multidisciplinary team including a graphic designer, a calligraphy artist, and a web designer. Together, we created a custom brand book, designed the menu and wine list, and developed supporting assets: packaging, signage, printed collateral, SMM and storefront elements. Paid special attention to tactile materials, typographic hierarchy, and balance between modern restraint and expressive accents.
Impact
Built a distinctive brand presence that blends craft, culture, and contemporary aesthetics
Unified design across all guest touchpoints enhanced recognition and elevated the guest experience from first glance to final pour
Nachalo was featured in Yandex Ultima – a curated list of top restaurants