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Kimch,Durian,Cardamom,,,

Art direction / Branding / Concept making / Graphic design / Logo design

Kimch,Durian,Cardamom,,,

This project was launched as part of JR East Japan's initiative called "Tokyo Kandou-sen," which aims to create an urban living space where the city and people are organically connected, with the Yamanote Line as its starting point. When you think of Shin-Okubo, strong images of Korea and youth come to mind. However, at the same time, it has a long history of accepting immigrants, becoming a melting pot of various cultures from the Ainu, Southeast Asia, to the Middle East. While you can encounter its deep and multifaceted aspects when exploring its back alleys, such opportunities are limited. We pondered about the approach to provide a casual entry point to discover the city's diverse charm and create a place where people can experience the beloved chaos of the city through food experiments. We took charge of the naming, logo, main visual, and other art direction aspects of this project.
Specs
  • Date
  • 2020
  • Client
  • East Japan Railway Company
The Kitchen of Food Fusion

This place is a food lab located above the station, consisting of "Share Dining," "Co-working Space," and "Factory Kitchen." It serves as a platform for aspiring chefs to showcase their skills and for companies to conduct test marketing for creating new food experiences. We thought about a concept that deconstructs the uniqueness unique to Shin-Okubo, unlike anywhere else, and expresses the facility's overall free and generous approach.

Chaos of Ingredients Naming

Aiming to express the chaos of various ingredients from all over the world gathered in Shin-Okubo at its core concept, we listed 99 different ingredients found in Shin-Okubo. From this list, we randomly selected three words as an abbreviation: "Kimchi, Durian, Cardamom... (K, D, C...)," creating a two-tiered naming approach. Kimchi, Durian, Cardamom, Beans, Chicken, Okra, Sesame, Chive, Eel, Fennel, Cucumber,Turnip, Persimmon, Pistachio, Nutmeg, Pepper, Corn, Leek, Mushroom, Mango, Turkey,Banana, Asparagus ,Lobster, Coconut, Kelp, Chickpea, Scallops, Olive, Almond, Anise,Basil, Millet, Walnut, Chicory, Burdock, Apricot, Garlic, Rice, Mint, Sumac, Celery, Pea,Lavender, Juniper, Tuna, Milk, Sardine, Octopus, Wasabi, Licorice, Shiso, Duck, Cod,Papaya, Cricket, Salmon, Cinnamon, Artichoke, Sugar, Radish, Turmeric, Beef, Coriander, Potato, Dill, Sansho, Onion, Fig, Crab, Rosemary, Clove, Yuzu, Lime, Mutton, Spinach,Raisin, Wheat, Venison, Pomegranate, Vanilla, Pineapple, Ginkgo, Cherry, Oyster, Avocado,Chili, Mugwort, Clam, Lemon, Egg, Tomato, Parsley, Shrimp, Ginger, Squid, Zucchini,Eggplant, Pitaya, Salt,,,

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Current Ongoing Undulating Chaos

We expressed the constant creation and ongoing connections with a sense of vibrant energy, as if it is about to spring into action, using a wriggling array of randomly moving English words.

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Considering the space as a free and open ground.

In this space, we expressed a pleasant mixture of elements from various eras and cultures, all converging on a basic foundation that allows for the freedom to embrace any element. To avoid the impression of being overly polished like typical station facilities, we emphasized a balance between a relaxed and eclectic atmosphere, seamlessly connecting with the streets of Shin-Okubo, while still maintaining a moderate level of cleanliness that welcomes everyone. This place is not just a gourmet institute (art), but a chaotic and free culinary laboratory. By incorporating folk art objects from around the world in the interior, we aimed to represent a junction of diverse cultures.

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A collection of rare delicacies from all over the world.

In the main visual, we depicted a stack of diverse food ingredients from all over the world, which are used in the naming, piled up without any rules. It captures the moment when people from different countries freely select their own ingredients.

Branding Credit 
  • Branding Produce & Creative Direction
  • Rie Kimoto
  • Branding Produce & Creative Direction & Art Direction & Graphic Design
  • Tomoka Furuya
  • Illustration
  • Natsuki Kurachi
  • Plate Styling
  • Miyo Yamamoto / DINING+
  • Store Decoration
  • Takuya Tanoue / Essential Store
Visual Credit
  • Art Direction / Graphic Design
  • Rie Kimoto
  • Photography
  • Akiko Isobe
  • Set&food Direction
  • Megumi Naito / VOLTA
  • Visual Produce
  • Kumiko Takaki
  • Food Styling
  • Akiko Kumagai
  • Interior Design
  • Ichiro Shiomi,Mai Yukihara / Spinoff

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