This conceptual branding project for a Taiwanese teahouse aims to appeal to an older audience seeking a calming space to enjoy tea and company.
I used vintage illustrations of tea leaves and a kettle, and included hand-drawn floral elements in muted pinks and greens to add interest and a touch of whimsy.
![Hand-drawn sketches of four logo concepts.](/assets/images/gina/hand-sketches.png)
![Three digital concepts for the logo.](/assets/images/gina/logo-sketches.png)
I set the Mandarin text in the elegant Jinxuan and the English not in the corresponding English font, but a serif named Alkes. The two fonts have similar thick-to-thin contrasts in their strokes, making them pair together seamlessly.
![Mockups of the front and back of a business card. On the front is the logo surrounded by floral illustrations. On the back is the name, contact information, and an illustration of a teapot and florals.](/assets/images/gina/ginas-teahouse-business-card.jpg)
![A mockup of a person holding a gift box. The top is printed with the logo and colorful florals.](/assets/images/gina/ginas-teahouse-box.jpg)