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A tobacco factory turned restaurant, Nikotin's logo takes the shape of a cigarette
Designer Davy Denduyver created the branding for Amsterdam restaurant Nikotin—a collaboration between nightlife collective Nachbar and Michelin-starred chef Tim Van Der Molen—under a tight deadline, working closely with interior designer Yoeri to develop a bold identity inspired by the venue's former life as a tobacco factory. The resulting system combines a bright orange palette, a custom cigarette-inspired logotype with retro space-age influences, and loose handwritten typography made with India ink to create an intentionally rough, analogue feel that reflects the restaurant's grill-focused cooking and the tactile, non-digital experience of dining out.
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