Cafe Kind Of ____
Building a community around food and beverage
Cafe Kind Of ____
Building a community around food and beverage
What began as a one-day pop-up, organized by Christian, quickly evolved into something bigger than any one person. The cafe became a gathering point for a wide mix of creatives: photographers, designers, chefs, musicians, and baristas. What started as a simple service concept grew into a collaborative experiment in community, care, and craft.
Role.
Graphic Designer
Photographer Assistant
Content Creator
Collaborators.
Christian Bak
Emily Luong
Angela Alberto
Trinh
EJ Peña
Rose Park
Duration.
August 2023-October 2023
Tools.
Illustrator
Photoshop
Branding
The visual identity, designed by Emily Luong, draws inspiration from the playfulness of latte art
Illustrations by Angela Alberto.
Digital
To announce the pop up, we leaned into a campaign that felt both familiar and unexpected. Sardine cans, a common and protein rich food, became our visual anchor. Often overlooked, they reflect the reality of many food and beverage workers who are known for living off scrappy meals despite dedicating their careers to feeding others.
Digital
This poster and magazine design highlighted the event’s merch while doubling as a playful way to promote the pop up. It offered a visual preview of what was being sold and created an eye catching moment in both physical and digital spaces.
Illustrations by David Hwang.
Photography
Captured on location in San Francisco at Mt. Davidson, outside Coffee Movement, and on site at Restaurant Gish in Santa Clara.
Photography by Trinh.