BRIEF

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Meatopia needed a brand identity that reflected more than just food, it had to represent the culture, craft, and experience behind authentic wood-fired cooking.

The challenge was to position Meatopia as a premium smokehouse while keeping it accessible, building a brand that felt bold, grounded in tradition, and relevant to a modern audience.

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INSIGHT

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The brand wasn’t just about meat, it was about experience and connection.

People don’t just come for food, they come for atmosphere, community, and something memorable. The identity needed to reflect that balance between tradition and modern appeal without feeling forced or overly polished.

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SOLUTION

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I built a brand identity rooted in authenticity, using visual and verbal elements that reflect both the craft of BBQ and the energy of the experience.

The typography system combines bold, structured headlines with clean supporting fonts to create a balance between strength and clarity. The colour palette draws from natural smokehouse tones, deep blacks, warm browns, and a striking golden accent  to reflect heat, flavour, and quality.

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The bilingual logo system was designed to feel confident and adaptable, maintaining a strong presence across digital and physical applications while staying consistent and recognisable.

Beyond visuals, the tone of voice was developed to match the brand’s personality, confident but approachable, simple but expressive, ensuring consistency across all touch-points.