Ono Food Co. is a mobile dining concept delivering healthy and affordable food in LA. Their first venture into the automated food industry, Ono Blends, using robotic technology to make smoothies faster and in a more economical way. Inspired by the vivid colors and experiences of Hawaii, where the concept was conceived and developed, Ono Blends balances simplicity and minimalism with playfulness. Especially for such a technology-forward concept, injecting as much humanity as possible into the experience is a must. The palette is warm and inviting, and the brand identity overall avoids falling into typical tropical tropes. The whimsy found in some of their thrown-together typographic compositions speaks to the nature of blending smoothies, while the all caps, geometric logotype remains rigid, making it easy to read with a subtle techy edge. Geometric representations of the ingredients in the background also feel technological, mirroring molecular structures, but because of textures and coloring don’t feel overly scientific.
Ono Food Co. Restaurant Branding by Welcome Stranger.
