As the first ramen restaurant in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Aki brings the rich tradition of Japanese ramen to a new audience. With ramen’s growing global popularity, the challenge was to craft a visual identity that felt authentic to Japanese culture while resonating with the local market.

The name Aki, meaning “autumn” in Japanese, inspired the restaurant’s cozy and seasonal theme. For the logo, we designed a red momiji (maple leaf), an iconic symbol of Japanese autumn, to evoke warmth, tradition, and a connection to nature. This design captures the comforting and hearty essence of ramen, seamlessly tying the dish to the seasonal spirit of autumn.

The visual identity blends cultural authenticity with inviting aesthetics, celebrating the Japanese origins of the cuisine while ensuring it stands out in its local context. The Aki logo, with its distinctive maple leaf motif, sets the tone for a dining experience that is visually engaging, culturally rich, and deliciously memorable.