Bret Hansen

Creative director, design leader, brand expert

Italian Modernism

The owner of Brooklyn coffee shop, Ciaó Gloria, wanted a visual theme inspired by 1960s Italy. In reference to the ornate tile work found in the villas along the Amalfi Coast, we developed a system of geometric shapes based on the letters in the word ciaó. The shapes are used throughout the brand system to complement the custom drawn logo and infuse the shop’s interior with a ‘mod’ mood.