Keleawe Kiʻi · 2023
Waaron Kuu's Ka Hoʻolālā Branding
- A' Design Award Keleawe 2023 in Kiʻi
- CLIENT: Hai Soon Leong Sdn.Bhd
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 13,130
- Verification code 3CF3E4BB7C · Verify this award
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About Waaron Kuu's Ka Hoʻolālā Branding
He hale ʻaina ʻo Waaron Kuu e hōʻike ana i nā moʻomeheu lāhui nui ʻeono o Malaysia. No ka hōʻike ʻana i ka nani holoʻokoʻa o ka hōʻailona, ua hoʻohana ka hui i ka poni hohonu e hōʻoia i kēlā me kēia ʻano moʻomeheu a hoʻohui i nā pāʻani kuʻuna a me nā mea kani. Ua hoʻohana pū lākou i nā mea ʻokoʻa kūloko e hoʻonani i nā kiʻi, waiho ʻia ma nā kihi like ʻole o ka hale ʻaina a ma nā kīʻaha a me ka ʻeke. ʻAʻole hōʻike wale ka hoʻolālā i nā moʻomeheu lāhui nui ʻeono o Malaysia akā hana pū kekahi i kahi kiʻi hōʻailona kūʻokoʻa no ka hale ʻaina.
About the A' Design Award Keleawe
Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Waaron Kuu's Ka Hoʻolālā Branding i ka A' Design Award Keleawe, he ʻike hoʻohanohano nui loa i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā kūʻokoʻa i ʻike ʻia ma o ka hana noʻeau, ka akamai a me ka makakoho. He mau hana mākaukau a hana noʻeau kupaianaha nā lanakila Keleawe e hōʻoia ana i ka ʻike nui, ka noʻonoʻo a me ka maʻalea o kā lākou poʻe hoʻolālā. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā Waaron Kuu's Ka Hoʻolālā Branding he mea i mahalo nui ʻia, hoʻohiwahiwa ʻia a aloha ʻia, he ʻoihana a hou loa. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Keleawe e hoʻohui ana i nā hana maikaʻi loa o ka hana noʻeau, ka ʻepekema, ka hoʻolālā a me ka ʻenehana, a maikaʻi no kona nānā ʻana i nā kikoʻī. Hoʻokō maikaʻi ka hoʻolālā Waaron Kuu's Ka Hoʻolālā Branding i nā pono, hoʻopā i ka makemake, hoʻohiwahiwa i nā manaʻo a huki i ka makemake e ʻike.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- Waaron Kuu's is a brand named after the street food culture of Malaysia. It is also a restaurant that represents the 6 main ethnic cultures in Malaysia. In order to create a cohesive branding, each character design representing their respective culture uses a dark purple to express their cultural beliefs and values. Besides, traditional games, musical instruments and local cultural elements are used as decorations for the restaurant. A variety of paintings are placed in different corners of the restaurant too. From tableware such as bowls and plates to takeaway packaging, each consists of designs that represent the ethnic cultures in Malaysia. The overall design theme not only appeals to the customers but also creates a unique brand identity for the restaurant.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Big Can Label size are 23 x 7.5cm
Small Can Label size are 20 x 5cm
The lunch box A Packaging Box open size are 37 x 46cm
lunch box B Packaging Box open size are 52.3 x 36.8cm and Name Card size are 8.5 x 5cm - Tags
- Malaysia, Malaysia Food, Branding Design
- Production Technology
- In order to provide a different dining experience, a large amount of time was also spent on art curation within the restaurant. Custom artworks that highlight cultural significance are displayed on the wall, which will evoke a sense of awe from the customers. Besides, all materials used are recyclable.
- Design Challenge
- When executing our brand, The researched local restaurants with ethnic styles and visited each one to gain insight. However, The team faced the challenge of how to represent the cultures of the six major ethnic groups. After all, some cultures require in-depth understanding, such as the contemporary lifestyles and religious cultures of the ethnic groups. Only then can capture the essence of each culture in our illustrations and bring out their unique flavors.
- Research
- A good branding design not only solves a pain point in the market but also creates an integrated identity. Starting from corporate identity to packaging design, including tableware and food presentation, each shapes the perception of the brand’s visual identity.
- Inspiration
- There are many restaurants that serve traditional food in Malaysia. However, the overall design theme with a symbolic representation of the culture in a restaurant is rare. In order to solve this problem, we first developed a distinctive brand name.
- Project Duration
- The project started in September 2022 in Malaysia Kuala Lumpur. Soft Launch 1 January 2023
- Operation Flow
- The ingenuity behind the 2 walls is to provide an awe stricken experience to customers. As they pass through the passage, they will be amazed by the vibrant colours and illustrations on the walls. Furthermore, the uniform colours and patterns on the furniture and packaging will create a prominent impression on the customers.
- Patents
- waaron kuns, 2023
- Image Credits
- All imagery copyrights Shawn Goh Design Lab. Sdn Bhd.
