MioBar Iṣẹ́ Pàtàkì: Àpẹẹrẹ Ìṣàtúnṣe Ìwé by Naoya Katagami is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Àwòrán, Àpèjúwe àti Ìbánisọ̀rọ̀ Ojú-Ìwòran Competition Category.
IdẹÀwòrán· 2026
MioBar Iṣẹ́ Pàtàkì: Àpẹẹrẹ Ìṣàtúnṣe Ìwé
Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award Winner in Àwòrán Category
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The Design
About MioBar Iṣẹ́ Pàtàkì: Àpẹẹrẹ Ìṣàtúnṣe Ìwé
Àkọsílẹ̀ Ìwé: Iṣẹ́ yìí ṣàfihàn ìsọdọ̀tun MioBar gẹ́gẹ́ bí Gran Caffe lẹ́yìn ọdún mẹ́tàlá tí ó ti ń ṣiṣẹ́. Àbájáde àpẹẹrẹ náà ní ìwé pẹlẹbẹ, ìwé fọ́tò, àti àkànṣe àpẹẹrẹ lẹ́tà tí ó ń sọ àfẹnu àyíká tí ó dára tí ó sì ṣe é súnmọ́ ti inú ilé tí a ti yí padà. Pẹ̀lú ìmísí láti inú àṣà ilé-kọ́fí ti Ítálì, iṣẹ́ náà lo àwọn ìpòpa onígbàkọ́kọ́ gẹ́gẹ́ bí àwòkọ́ṣe àkọtọ́ ó sì so fọtoyíya pọ̀ láti ṣe àkọsílẹ̀ àwọn ànímọ́ àyè àti wíwàláàyè ènìyàn. Ó ṣe àfihàn ilé-kọ́fí náà gẹ́gẹ́ bí àyè fún ìbáṣepọ̀ àwùjọ nínú àyíká ìbílẹ̀ rẹ̀.
The Recognition
About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award
MioBar Iṣẹ́ Pàtàkì: Àpẹẹrẹ Ìṣàtúnṣe Ìwé jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ olókìkí gan-an tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe tó tayọ tí wọ́n yàtọ̀ nípasẹ̀ ìṣẹ̀dá, àrékérekè àti ọgbọ́n inú. Àwọn olùborí Idẹ jẹ́ àwọn ohun èlò tó ní ìjáfáfá gan-an tí wọ́n sì ní ìṣẹ̀dá tó yani lẹ́nu tí wọ́n ń ṣe ẹ̀rí ìrírí gbígbòòrò, ìrònú àti ọgbọ́n àwọn olùṣàwòṣe wọn. A retí pé MioBar Iṣẹ́ Pàtàkì: Àpẹẹrẹ Ìṣàtúnṣe Ìwé yóò jẹ́ ohun tí a kà sí gidigidi, tí a gbóríyìn fún tí a sì nífẹ̀ẹ́, tó jẹ́ ti ọ̀jáfáfá lọ́nà tó ṣe pàtàkì tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award yìí ń kó àwọn ọ̀nà tó dára jùlọ nínú iṣẹ́ ọnà, sáyẹ́ǹsì, àwòṣe àti ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ jọ, ó sì tayọ nítorí àfiyèsí rẹ̀ sí àwọn àlàyé kékeré. MioBar Iṣẹ́ Pàtàkì: Àpẹẹrẹ Ìṣàtúnṣe Ìwé ń tẹ́ àwọn ohun tí a nílò lọ́rùn lọ́nà àgbàyanu, ó ń fọwọ́ kan àwọn ìfẹ́ inú, ó ń gbà ọkàn ó sì ń fa ìfẹ́ láti mọ̀ mọ́ra.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- This project marks the transformation of MioBar into Gran Caffe after 13 years. The brochures and photography were designed to convey the refined atmosphere of the renewed space, inspired by the elegance of historic Italian cafes. A custom typeface, subtly echoing the bar's architectural curves, reinforces the identity. More than a place to drink coffee, it aspires to embody the cultural essence of cafes as timeless spaces for reflection and connection.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Leaflet: A6, 8 pages, folded brochure.
Menu: A3, single-sheet.
Photo book LULTIMOGIORNO: B5, 124 pages.
Typeface Rinata: custom original type created specifically for MioBar.
All elements feature original photography by the designer. - Tags
- Hiroshima, Gran Caffe, Italian Cafe Culture, Graphic Design, Leaflet, Photography, Book Design, Custom Typeface, Visual Communication, Branding
- Production Technology
- The project combined custom typography, editorial design, and photography. An original typeface was created, inspired by the curved architectural features of the renovated cafe interior. The leaflet was realized through color photography shot with Leica equipment, while the photo book LULTIMOGIORNO was produced using monochrome film that I photographed and self-developed. This hands-on process, from capture to refinement, ensured a unified and authentic visual identity aligned with the Gran Caffe's ambience.
- Design Challenge
- The main challenge was translating the essence of a Gran Caffe into visual communication without reducing it to decoration. Balancing historical references with contemporary sensibility required close study of architectural curves and cultural symbols. Limited resources and alignment with the client's renovation vision added complexity, but addressing these constraints resulted in a design that resonates authentically with both space and community.
- Research
- Research for this project focused on the cultural and spatial role of cafes, particularly the transition from a neighborhood bar to a Gran Caffe. The objective was to explore how architecture, typography, and visual communication shape atmosphere and memory. Methods included observing Italian cafe traditions and analyzing spatial curves, which inspired the custom typeface Rinata. Findings indicated that careful design can elevate daily experiences and reinforce cultural identity.
- Inspiration
- Editorial Design
The inspiration came from the transformation of MioBar into a "Gran Caffe," envisioned as a cultural space rather than just a coffee bar. The aim was to express the spirit of its refined yet welcoming interior through graphic design. Drawing from the curved architectural details, I created the original typeface Rinata, complemented with photography to capture both atmosphere and story. The result is a design that not only informs but also evokes the essence of cafe culture. - Project Duration
- The project began in March 2025 in Hiroshima, Japan, with the renovation of MioBar into Gran Caffe Mio. The design work, including leaflet, photo book, and custom typography, was completed by June 2025 in Hiroshima, and officially presented to the public at the cafe's reopening in July 2025.
- Operation Flow
- This project goes beyond a simple restaurant renovation, aiming to convey the essence of a Gran Caffe to the local community. The leaflet serves as an accessible guide, while the photo book offers a reflective experience of the renewed space. Combined with custom typography, these elements invite people in Hiroshima to engage with the cafe and the cultural heritage it represents.
- Image Credits
- Naoya Katagami
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