Coffee cult

18 : 05 : 2016 Quentin : Estudio Yeyé : Mexico City

Mexico City – Estudio Yeyé’s has created a visual identity for coffee bar Quentin that references the psychedelic culture of the 60s.

  • The playful, trippy aesthetics allude to the nature of coffee as a psychoactive substance
  • The identity aims to differentiate Quentin from the contemporary, minimalist branding of its competitors
Quentin by Estudio Yeyé, Mexico City Quentin by Estudio Yeyé, Mexico City
Quentin by Estudio Yeyé, Mexico City Quentin by Estudio Yeyé, Mexico City
Quentin by Estudio Yeyé, Mexico City Quentin by Estudio Yeyé, Mexico City
Quentin by Estudio Yeyé, Mexico City Quentin by Estudio Yeyé, Mexico City
Quentin by Estudio Yeyé, Mexico City Quentin by Estudio Yeyé, Mexico City

Inspired by the culture, literature and music of the swinging 60s, Estudio Yeyé created a retro aesthetic that uses bold prints, silhouettes and classic font styles to frame Quentin’s customers as intrepid coffeenauts.

Further design cues are taken from mid-century US pharmaceutical branding and classic American diners. Its packaging and menus feature a mix of black-and-white geometric patterns and anatomical illustrations. A series of comical portraits and illustrations add to the playful feel.

‘Our idea was to place the brand in the context of the aesthetics of fiction books, science and jazz albums of the 60s,’ the studio said in a statement. ‘John Coltrane and Miles Davis wrapped up in a caffeine overdose walking through geometric and chemical soundscapes.’

The Big Picture

Estudio Yeyé is one of Mexico’s most innovative graphic design studios. See more of its work in our Portfolio feature.

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