One Hundred Legions
CAFE & ROASTERY · #03

ONE HUNDRED LEGIONS

Uncompromising Dark-Minimalism

Client
One Hundred Legions
Year / Location
2024 · Paris, France
Scope
Branding · Packaging · Art Direction · UI/UX

The Brief

Establish a comprehensive brand identity and digital presence for a 4th-wave cafe and coffee roastery in central Paris. The objective is to create a dark, uncompromising and highly structural visual system.

Retail Presence Architecture
Retail Presence Architecture
Dark-Minimalist Brand Guidelines
Dark-Minimalist Brand Guidelines
Charcoal & Muted Purple Gradients
Charcoal & Muted Purple Gradients

The Approach

The identity relies on a stark dark-minimalist aesthetic. The primary marque is an unembellished raven icon set against complex calligraphic typography. The color palette is restricted to a brutalist dark charcoal base and precise gradients of muted clinical purples.

Tactile Apparel & Uniforms
Tactile Apparel & Uniforms
Matte Black Soft-Touch Packaging
Matte Black Soft-Touch Packaging
Complex Calligraphic Typography
Complex Calligraphic Typography

The Execution

This is a comprehensive physical and digital brand rollout. The project encompasses heavy-weight tactile print collateral, matte black soft-touch packaging, industrial roastery assets and a fully responsive web experience. The resulting environment is moody, premium and unapologetically modern.

Industrial Roastery Assets
Industrial Roastery Assets
Responsive Digital Environment
Responsive Digital Environment
Mobile UI/UX Interface
Mobile UI/UX Interface

Deliverables

Brand Identity & Typographic Systems
Consumer & Wholesale Packaging
Art Direction (35mm Analog & Studio Macro)
UI/UX Digital Design
Social Media Architecture

Structured Social Media Architecture
Structured Social Media Architecture