Babel BookStore Cafe – Identity Design

Brand identity design by Bruno do Nascimento for the Lisbon, Portugal based Babel BookStore Cafe.

Once known as ‘Campo Grande 111’ – the new owner wanted to transform this old bookstore in the heart of Lisbon into something new, a space where people come to relax, reading a book while having a cup of tea or coffee. So a whole new identity concept was needed. Bruno do Nascimento, a Lisbon based graphic designer was asked to help with the overall brand design. Starting with a new name “Babel BookStore Cafe”, Bruno do Nascimento wanted to develop a visual language that reflects the coziness of this unique place in the heart of Lisbon. Read more below the first image.

Babel BookStore Cafe branding by Lisbon, Portugal based graphic designer, Bruno do Nascimento.
Babel BookStore Cafe branding by Lisbon, Portugal based graphic designer, Bruno do Nascimento.

The Babel BookStore Cafe includes a gallery in the basement consisting of several rooms where visitors can find publications on various subjects such as illustrations, journals, children’s books and comics as well as publications of national and international authors. There is also a special room for graphic arts. This area is equipped with a letterpress printing machine as well as a lounge for workshops and the cozy cafe.

Below you can find more examples of Bruno do Nascimento’s branding solution for the Babel BookStore Cafe. I also recommend you to have a look at Bruno do Nascimento’s portfolio on Behance to find more of his graphic projects. The Lisbon based designer specializes in a variety of creative work ranging from graphic design and lettering to brand development.

The stationery set.
The stationery set conveys a friendly and welcoming touch.
Close up of some branding materials.
Close up of some branding materials. Only natural materials and colors have been used in order to give this identity a particularly friendly appearance.
Home page of the new responsive website.
The home page of the new responsive website. The layout looks clean and informative.
The responsive design looks great on any device.
The responsive design looks great on any device.