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Oyster Meal

Gill's Grill : Brand Identity 

Gill’s Grill is a seafood restaurant concept with a modern aesthetic. Developed as a branding project using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, it explores logo design, social media presence, menu design, packaging, and a cohesive visual identity across multiple touchpoints.

Kavo - Brand Style Guide

Sizing

Spacing

20% Clearance

Primary Logo in Black and White

Wordmark

Wordmark in Context

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Color Palette

Logo

Primary Logo

#000000

#ffffff

#618e69

#c7e2cf

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Textured Wooden Surface

Gill's Grill - Brand Style Guide

Logo in Context

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Typography

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Body Copy

Logo

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The Design Process

Brainstorming/Mind Map

Thumbnails

Refinement

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Reflection

Gill’s Grill was an opportunity to explore a more refined visual language. I focused on creating a brand that felt upscale but approachable, playing with typography, layout, and texture to match the tone of a high-end seafood dining experience.

One of the main challenges was avoiding clichés while still signaling quality and elegance. I experimented with subtle details and restraint, making sure every element felt intentional without overdoing it.

This project helped me get more comfortable with working in a polished, minimal style and pushed me to think about how design choices influence perception and atmosphere.

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