Brand identity by Monogram

Yūgen — a sushi brand identity by Monogram.

Some brands are built to be loud.

Yūgen was built to be felt.

The name comes from a Japanese idea: a quiet depth, a beauty that is not fully explained at first sight. Something subtle, restrained, but impossible to ignore.

That became the core of the identity.

 

 

What we did

A soft handwritten logo gives the brand its human rhythm.

Deep blue brings calm and confidence.

Orange adds the energy of salmon, appetite, and contrast.

The patterns are inspired by movement — fish, water, cuts, layers — creating a visual system that feels organic, sharp, and alive.

 

Yūgen is not about adding more.

It is about knowing what to remove.

A brand identity built around restraint, taste, and quiet memorability.

Nothing extra. Just Yūgen.

Our Solutions

  • Brand Identity Design

And here is the result

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Brand in Action

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