E11VN— Beyond Ordinary. Coffee, Matcha, Sandos & Music. Because normal is boring.

BRANDING
Written By MAKEBARDO

  • Located at The Drive By The Waterway, Cairo, E11VN is a curated collision of two worlds: the artisanal precision of specialty coffee and the raw, visceral pulse of live music. To capture this duality, we developed a "taped" visual language—a strategic shift away from digital polish toward a more tactile, human experience—centred around a bespoke typeface handcrafted from physical tape. This raw, unfiltered aesthetic acts as a powerful metaphor for the brand's core concept of "binding" sound and flavour. At the same time, a series of line-art characters provides the brand's human heartbeat. These figures, rendered with the same "taped" stroke as the wordmark, translate the E11VN experience into simple, soulful gestures—from the first sip of a morning brew to the immersive energy of a live set. By embracing intentional imperfection, the identity forges an immediate connection with urban culture, evolving beyond a mere logo into a tangible expression of authenticity for an audience that values the grit of a live performance as much as the soul of a carefully crafted coffee.

    CREDITS
    Photography: @ellvn11

MAKEBARDO

MAKEBARDO is a New Zealand, Queenstown-based design studio run by Bren Imboden and Luis Viale. As a creative duo, we make conceptual and strategic work for local and international clients. Our aim is to partner with people looking to develop meaningful brands.

The studio has been specializing in brand identity and packaging design. Whether your project is independent or commercial, small or big, we always are willing to hear your story and see if we can collaborate to develop your project, so please do not hesitate to drop us a line.

http://www.makebardo.com
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