KODE

Brand Identity

Hospitality Group

Seattle

Objective

We are thrilled to share our brand identity design for KODE, Korean-Detroit pizza. KODE's cofounder, Charles, approached Ulysses Design Co to create a compelling brand identity to help the restaurant stand out in Seattle’s competitive fast-casual dining scene. Our goal was to design a bold, stylish and playful identity that reflects KODE’s commitment to authenticity, creativity, and quality.
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Results

The KODE brand identity blends bold design with playful, hand-drawn details, creating a visually striking and memorable brand. The custom logotype and brand mark reflect KODE’s fusion of Eastern and Western influences. The modern typography delivers a cohesive and proffesional brand message that ensures it stands out in a contemporary market. The result is a dynamic identity that perfectly captures KODE’s unique culinary offering that sparks hunger at the first glance.

Solution

The concept we developed is bold, innovative and sophisticated, much like KODE itself. The custom logotype features chunky, rectangular letters that mimic the thick Detroit-style pizza slices. To keep the design modern and versatile, we paired the logotype with a clean, contemporary sans-serif typeface. A tall, condensed secondary font is used for headings, while a more subtle sans serif serves for copy, giving the identity a progressive, innovative feel. Accompanying the logotype is a hand-drawn brand mark that is playful and memorable, with a dynamic balance that complements the main logo. The colour palette features a vibrant red, paired with brilliant white for bold contrast, creating a modern, eye-catching identity.