Introduce a niche cuisine through a brand that invites discovery.
We developed the brand around Don—a fictional personality whose travels, memories, and culinary roots bring coherence to the concept. His story shaped everything: the name, the illustration, the typography, the voice. Wall graphics explain key ingredients; objects around the space mimic his memorabilia; candid photos from Asia hang like postcards from the journey. Packaging features Don mid-sip, head tilted back with a bowl in both hands—an image that’s both symbolic and arresting. Verbal cues like “Slurp it loud” and “Soulful” give the experience voice, while activations like “Vietnamese Week” transformed each location into a rotating culinary snapshot.
A character-led brand with staying power and local relevance.
DON now runs four locations across Cairo. The identity helped build immediate recognition and loyalty. Guests connected with the character and story, while the brand language gave the team a platform for continuous content, campaigns, and experiences.
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