Contributed by Jonathan Black of Cast Iron Design.There's no doubt about it, everyone loves llamas. ...

1. Cafe Che
Contributed by Jonathan Black of Cast
Iron Design.
There's no doubt about it, everyone loves llamas. And when you're a restaurant with a demographic
composed primarily of teenagers and young adults, a silly-looking, spit-hawking, long necked mascot
is definitely an asset.
Brand identity
The word "Che" is used as "pal" or "friend" in Argentina, which is where the cafe received its

2. namesake. Creating an identity that is playful, bright, silly, and fun was a part of a conscious
decision to distance the cafe from connotations with the historical figure Che Guevara. The llama,
common in Argentina, is the focal point of the identity and immediately sets the tone for what
visitors should expect.
The prominent use of magenta increases the distinctiveness -- and, as a result, recognition -- of the
identity, and the use of a simple geometric pattern references the locale the restaurant's food is

3. inspired by.

4. Business Card
French Paper Co. Durotone (Newsprint Aged, 80# Cover)
100% recycled fibers (30% postconsumer, 70% preconsumer)
Process Chlorine Free (PCF)
Manufactured carbon neutral (with on-site hydroelectricity)
Manufactured in Michigan, USA
Digitally printed with dry toner

5. Signage
Instead of creating a new sign, we utilized the existing sign structures and panels (left by the
building's previous tenants) by reclaiming the panels and applying new vinyl lettering. This solution
reduced the materials used and also resulted in significant cost savings.

6. As a new restaurant in a high-traffic area, it was imperative for Cafe Che to instantly identify itself to
passers-by. We chose to utilize the sign for both identification and informational purposes,
prominently displaying the cafe's primary offerings in order to pique the interest of nearby drivers
and pedestrians.

8. Copywriting
The owner of Cafe Che is an eccentric to say the least. He brings his enthusiasm and personality to
every aspect of the cafe. We were given full creative freedom to pursue whatever avenues we
thought were appropriate, which included the adoption of the world's best "worst" tagline. The copy
and graphics reflect the zaniness and peculiar sense of humor present throughout the cafe.

12. Website
Mirroring the easy, grab-and-go style of the cafe, the Cafe Che website also remains extremely
simple. We added a hypnotizing animation to give it a touch of playful charm.

13. Visit the Cafe Che site.
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