Paper & Pie

Designing a cafe that feels like it was made for the people who walk through it’s doors.

Designing a cafe that feels like it was made for the people who walk through it’s doors.

Client:

Paper & Pie

Industry:

Food & Beverage

Type:

Branding & Strategy

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Social Media

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Photography & Film

Branding & Strategy

Social Media

Photography & Film

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Minimalist interior of Paper & Pie cafe in Bangalore featuring warm lighting, creative seating, and cozy design — a vibrant hub for artists, freelancers, and thinkers.

The Challenge

The Challenge

Paper & Pie wasn’t entering a blank space, it was stepping into Bangalore’s hyper-saturated cafe scene. But its vision was different: not just a coffee shop, but a thoughtfully designed hub where creativity thrived. The brand needed to reflect that spirit – inviting, inspiring, and immediately distinctive.

Branding showcase for Paper & Pie cafe featuring minimalist logo, soft color palette, and cohesive visual identity design inspired by creativity and comfort.
Branding showcase for Paper & Pie cafe featuring minimalist logo, soft color palette, and cohesive visual identity design inspired by creativity and comfort.
Paper & Pie brand moodboard featuring soft neutral tones, natural textures, and design inspiration reflecting a cozy, creative cafe environment in Bangalore.
Paper & Pie brand moodboard featuring soft neutral tones, natural textures, and design inspiration reflecting a cozy, creative cafe environment in Bangalore.

In a city full of cafes, few offered a true sense of creative belonging. Paper & Pie’s audience – freelancers, founders, artists, and thinkers weren’t just looking for a good brew. The were looking for a place that understood them. The opportunity was to turn space into story, and make the brand feel like a second home for a community of ideas.

Close-up of a croissant sandwich filled with greens and cheese, plated elegantly — showcasing Paper & Pie’s gourmet breakfast offering and focus on fresh, artisanal food.
Close-up of a croissant sandwich filled with greens and cheese, plated elegantly — showcasing Paper & Pie’s gourmet breakfast offering and focus on fresh, artisanal food.
Flat lay of assorted baked goods including a croissant, chocolate cupcake, and artisanal bread — highlighting Paper & Pie’s fresh in-house bakery selection.
Flat lay of assorted baked goods including a croissant, chocolate cupcake, and artisanal bread — highlighting Paper & Pie’s fresh in-house bakery selection.
  • Baristas working behind the counter at Paper & Pie with a display of coffee bean jars — capturing the cafe’s focus on craft coffee and team-driven service.
  • Croissant captured in mid-air against a light, minimal background — showcasing Paper & Pie’s artisanal bakery with a clean, modern aesthetic.
  • Exterior view of Paper & Pie cafe showing the entrance and warm, inviting interiors through large glass windows — reflecting the brand’s open, design-forward space.
  • Close-up of avocado toast topped with a poached egg and garnished with greens — highlighting Paper & Pie’s wholesome, cafe-style brunch offering.
Paper & Pie branded tote bag placed on grass with natural light and shadows — reflecting the cafe’s clean, nature-inspired, lifestyle branding.
Paper & Pie branded tote bag placed on grass with natural light and shadows — reflecting the cafe’s clean, nature-inspired, lifestyle branding.

Our Approach

We built Paper & Pie’s brand from the inside out. Starting with a minimalist, warm, and clear visual identity, we shaped every touchpoint, from logo to tone of voice, to feel soft yet confident.

On social, the strategy shifted from selling space to capturing emotion. We treated content as atmosphere: ambient textures, thoughtful design moments, and light-filled visuals that made the space feel as good online as it did in person.

Grey cup and saucer with cappuccino featuring delicate latte art, served with a biscuit — reflecting Paper & Pie’s refined coffee aesthetics and attention to detail.

The Impact

From a cafe launch to a creative movement

Paper & Pie quickly became more than a coffee destination. It found cultural traction – drawing in creators, sparking media interest, and inspiring real community. The brand didn’t just launch; it landed, with clarity, relevance, and the kind of energy that kept people coming back, and posting about it.

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