• Graphic Design Case Study

Secant Coffee — Brand Identity & Web Design

Good coffee. Simply connected.

— Project Overview
Design Scope

Crafting an Approachable Specialty Coffee Identity

My Role & Deliverables

Brand identity, logo design, graphic design, typography, layout, visual direction, mockups, and web design.

The primary objective of this portfolio project was creating a simple, warm, modern, and approachable visual identity for Secant Coffee while demonstrating complete end-to-end branding skills across digital and physical touchpoints.

/ Brand Concept

Geometric Origins & Human Connection

The name Secant derives from geometry—a straight line intersecting a curve at two or more distinct points. This concept mirrors how coffee connects people, shared moments, and different parts of the day through a simple, comforting ritual.

+ Logo Architecture

Symbolic Warmth & Logotype Variations

The mark pairs a clean sans-serif wordmark with a minimal sun icon. The sun emblem represents morning routines, warmth, vitality, optimism, and fresh beginnings.

Primary logotype engineered for high legibility across print and digital displays.

Standalone sun icon symbolizing warmth, morning energy, and optimism.

Reversed and stacked brand variations for packaging labels and small surface areas.

• Color Palette

Warm & Natural Color Roles

Warm cream provides an inviting canvas, dark brown anchors heavy structural elements, terracotta delivers energetic brand accents, and natural beige softens transitions.

— Typography

Hierarchy, Readability & Character

The typographic rules prioritize generous line height, clear visual scale, and relaxed spacing to convey a friendly, confident, modern, and reliable brand voice.

✱ Brand Collateral

Packaging, Signage & Merchandise Mockups

Demonstrating how logo, color, typography, and layout harmonize across physical objects including roasted coffee bags, takeaway cups, in-store menus, and outdoor signage.

Matte finish coffee bag design utilizing clear color coding for single-origin roasts.

Recyclable paper takeaway cups featuring minimalist sun icon branding.

Uncluttered menu board balancing typographic hierarchy and pricing clarity.

■ Photography Direction

Warm, Natural & Clean Visual Style

Art direction centers on soft morning daylight, quiet brewing rituals, tactile ceramic textures, and clean background compositions to emphasize clarity and warmth.

▸ Web Design

Extending Identity to Screen

The website designs translate physical packaging traits into digital interface design using spacious layouts, fluid typography, warm background washes, and intuitive shopping flows.

Brand Philosophy

Good coffee. Simply connected.

By keeping the visual identity clear, thoughtful, and uncomplicated, Secant Coffee establishes a genuine link between quality roasting craft and everyday moments.

• Final Showcase

Complete Identity Portfolio Gallery

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