STEVEN LEONTI

DESIGNER BASED IN SEATTLE

ClientStudy Hall Coffee

Year2024

Services Logo
Brand
Illustration

The challenge of this project was to create a brand that felt nostalgic and academic without being too cheesy or childish. Rather, we wanted Study Hall to evoke feelings of the dark coffee shop or wood-panelled lecture hall you frequented in college, and specifically memories of focus and productivity.

A hand-letterd wordmark and imperfect illustrations keep the brand approachable and modern, while a restrained color palette and sans serif typeface retain sophistication and maturity.

In North Capitol Hill, surrounded by tutor-style historic homes and brick buildings, Study Hall is a natural fit for the neighborhood coffee shop.

Study Hall Coffee is nestled in the North Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle. The cafe plays off its historic residential surroundings with nostalgic academic motifs, creating a dark, cozy atmosphere for reading, working, or catching up in a quiet environment.