Brand Case Study

Brand Case Study

Brand Case Study

The Thaal Express

The Thaal Express

The Thaal Express

The Thaal Express: Restaurant Logo Design with Global Appeal.



Brand Identity Design

Brand Identity Design

Brand Identity Design

Logo Design

Logo Design

Logo Design

Marketing Startegy

Marketing Startegy

Marketing Startegy

About the Brand

About the Brand

About the Brand

The Thaal Express, a vibrant Indian fast food restaurant, envisioned expanding their reach globally. They needed a restaurant logo design that could transcend language barriers and cultures. Wortham Creative delivered a brand identity that acts as a 'visual ambassador of Indian tradition,' a truly global logo design that resonates worldwide.

The Thaal Express, a vibrant Indian fast food restaurant, envisioned expanding their reach globally. They needed a restaurant logo design that could transcend language barriers and cultures. Wortham Creative delivered a brand identity that acts as a 'visual ambassador of Indian tradition,' a truly global logo design that resonates worldwide.

The Challenge

Language Agnostic Logo: Create a restaurant logo that communicates the brand without relying on specific language scripts, ensuring global readability. Culturally Relevant Restaurant Branding: Design a brand identity that resonates across diverse cultures, avoiding unintended interpretations and embracing cultural sensitivity. Fast Food Restaurant Context & Logo Design: Ensure the logo design is impactful and easily recognizable in the fast food restaurant space, across signage and digital platforms. Visual Harmony in Restaurant Brand Identity Design: Achieve visual harmony in the restaurant brand identity design, balancing modernity with Indian cultural essence for global resonance.

Brief

"We want colors outside the Fast Food Lines." client said.

Other Details

The design brief for The Thaal Express logo was clear from the outset: break free from the expected. In a fast-food landscape saturated with the familiar hues of orange, red, and yellow – think Burger King, McDonald's, Zomato – The Thaal Express sought to establish a distinct visual identity. These 'classic' fast-food colors, while effective for some, risked positioning The Thaal Express as just another player in a crowded field. The goal was to evoke a sense of fresh authenticity and modern Indian flavor, requiring a palette that felt unique, sophisticated, and decidedly beyond the usual fast-food spectrum. This conscious departure from the expected color conventions became a foundational element of our design strategy.

The Challenge

Language Agnostic Logo: Create a restaurant logo that communicates the brand without relying on specific language scripts, ensuring global readability. Culturally Relevant Restaurant Branding: Design a brand identity that resonates across diverse cultures, avoiding unintended interpretations and embracing cultural sensitivity. Fast Food Restaurant Context & Logo Design: Ensure the logo design is impactful and easily recognizable in the fast food restaurant space, across signage and digital platforms. Visual Harmony in Restaurant Brand Identity Design: Achieve visual harmony in the restaurant brand identity design, balancing modernity with Indian cultural essence for global resonance.

Brief

"We want colors outside the Fast Food Lines." client said.

Other Details

The design brief for The Thaal Express logo was clear from the outset: break free from the expected. In a fast-food landscape saturated with the familiar hues of orange, red, and yellow – think Burger King, McDonald's, Zomato – The Thaal Express sought to establish a distinct visual identity. These 'classic' fast-food colors, while effective for some, risked positioning The Thaal Express as just another player in a crowded field. The goal was to evoke a sense of fresh authenticity and modern Indian flavor, requiring a palette that felt unique, sophisticated, and decidedly beyond the usual fast-food spectrum. This conscious departure from the expected color conventions became a foundational element of our design strategy.

The Challenge

Language Agnostic Logo: Create a restaurant logo that communicates the brand without relying on specific language scripts, ensuring global readability. Culturally Relevant Restaurant Branding: Design a brand identity that resonates across diverse cultures, avoiding unintended interpretations and embracing cultural sensitivity. Fast Food Restaurant Context & Logo Design: Ensure the logo design is impactful and easily recognizable in the fast food restaurant space, across signage and digital platforms. Visual Harmony in Restaurant Brand Identity Design: Achieve visual harmony in the restaurant brand identity design, balancing modernity with Indian cultural essence for global resonance.

Brief

"We want colors outside the Fast Food Lines." client said.

Other Details

The design brief for The Thaal Express logo was clear from the outset: break free from the expected. In a fast-food landscape saturated with the familiar hues of orange, red, and yellow – think Burger King, McDonald's, Zomato – The Thaal Express sought to establish a distinct visual identity. These 'classic' fast-food colors, while effective for some, risked positioning The Thaal Express as just another player in a crowded field. The goal was to evoke a sense of fresh authenticity and modern Indian flavor, requiring a palette that felt unique, sophisticated, and decidedly beyond the usual fast-food spectrum. This conscious departure from the expected color conventions became a foundational element of our design strategy.

The thaal express award winning brand design

Concept

Concept

Concept

Bilingual Typography: Hindi and English Restaurant Brand Name for Language Adaptability

Wortham Creative designed The Thaal Express logo and visual identity system to be more than just aesthetically pleasing; it was built for global restaurant brand success. This visual identity breakdown explores the key design elements that ensure its universal adaptability and brand recognition, showcasing how each component contributes to a powerful and search engine friendly brand presence. Let's examine the iconic symbol, adaptable typography, and strategic color palette that form the foundation of this globally appealing restaurant branding.

Consistent Restaurant Brand Style Across Languages

The restaurant brand style remains unified whether the typography is in Hindi or English, creating a cohesive and recognizable brand image for a global audience.

The successful implementation in both Hindi and English proves the logo's language adaptability, a key requirement for international restaurant brands.

A woman in a purple saree and yellow blouse sits on the floor, preparing food in a traditional kitchen setting Wortham brand design
A woman in a purple saree and yellow blouse sits on the floor, preparing food in a traditional kitchen setting Wortham brand design
A woman in a purple saree and yellow blouse sits on the floor, preparing food in a traditional kitchen setting Wortham brand design
Logo of "The thaal एक्सप्रेस" featuring stylized text in purple on a light background.
Logo of "The thaal एक्सप्रेस" featuring stylized text in purple on a light background.
Logo of "The thaal एक्सप्रेस" featuring stylized text in purple on a light background.

The Interiors

The Interiors

The Interiors

Creating an Inviting & Cost-Effective Ambiance for The Thaal Express

Beyond the logo, Wortham Creative extended The Thaal Express brand identity into the physical space, crafting restaurant interiors that are both visually striking and remarkably cost-effective. This section provides an interior design breakdown, showcasing how we utilized a strategic color palette, smart material choices, and efficient design principles to create an inviting restaurant ambiance that enhances the fast food dining experience while respecting budget considerations. Discover how purple seats and yellow walls became key elements in realizing this vision.

The Walls

Unexpected & Memorable Restaurant Color Scheme: The use of purple seats and yellow walls creates an unexpected and memorable restaurant color scheme, differentiating The Thaal Express from typical fast food interiors and enhancing brand recall.

The Seating

Purple Seating for Modern & Sophisticated Restaurant Design: Purple seating adds a touch of modern and sophisticated restaurant design, elevating the perceived quality and creating a more stylish fast food interior.KOKO, our cherished mascot, becomes the embodiment of this synergy, where the smartest minds and the most inquisitive spirits come together in a celebration of laughter, learning, and love. Unveiling the world of KOKO transports you to a place where the legacy of a wise chimpanzee intertwines with the limitless potential of our young ones.

Wortham's approach to The Thaal Express restaurant interior design demonstrates that cost-effectiveness and impactful aesthetics can go hand-in-hand. By strategically utilizing a bold color palette, budget-conscious materials, and an efficient layout, we created an inviting and functional restaurant space that elevates the fast food brand experience and reinforces The Thaal Express's unique identity.

Cozy restaurant interior with purple seating and warm lighting, featuring decorative wall art.
Cozy restaurant interior with purple seating and warm lighting, featuring decorative wall art.
Cozy restaurant interior with purple seating and warm lighting, featuring decorative wall art.
Interior of a restaurant featuring purple upholstered booths and wooden tables, arranged for dining.
Interior of a restaurant featuring purple upholstered booths and wooden tables, arranged for dining.
Interior of a restaurant featuring purple upholstered booths and wooden tables, arranged for dining.

Menu Design

Menu Design

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Wortham's Full-Course Brand Experience

Newly added

Wortham's Full-Course Brand Experience"Menu & More" – that was the guiding principle for Wortham Creative as we extended the Thaal Express brand. This wasn't just about a logo or interiors; it was about crafting a full "collateral suite" that brought the brand to life in every customer interaction. From visually appetizing menus that showcase the flavorful dishes, to branded disposables that enhance the takeaway experience, and even thoughtfully designed collateral for the chefs, Wortham ensured brand consistency across every detail. Explore how this comprehensive approach to menu and collateral design makes the Thaal Express brand tangible, memorable, and delicious, "bite by bite."

Wortham's Full-Course Brand Experience

Newly added

Wortham's Full-Course Brand Experience"Menu & More" – that was the guiding principle for Wortham Creative as we extended the Thaal Express brand. This wasn't just about a logo or interiors; it was about crafting a full "collateral suite" that brought the brand to life in every customer interaction. From visually appetizing menus that showcase the flavorful dishes, to branded disposables that enhance the takeaway experience, and even thoughtfully designed collateral for the chefs, Wortham ensured brand consistency across every detail. Explore how this comprehensive approach to menu and collateral design makes the Thaal Express brand tangible, memorable, and delicious, "bite by bite."

Wortham's Full-Course Brand Experience

Newly added

Wortham's Full-Course Brand Experience"Menu & More" – that was the guiding principle for Wortham Creative as we extended the Thaal Express brand. This wasn't just about a logo or interiors; it was about crafting a full "collateral suite" that brought the brand to life in every customer interaction. From visually appetizing menus that showcase the flavorful dishes, to branded disposables that enhance the takeaway experience, and even thoughtfully designed collateral for the chefs, Wortham ensured brand consistency across every detail. Explore how this comprehensive approach to menu and collateral design makes the Thaal Express brand tangible, memorable, and delicious, "bite by bite."

Awards & Features

World Brand Design Society

2024

Award-Winning Recognition: Featured in World Brand Design Society for “Expressing Indian Tradition: The Thaal Express Brand Design for QSR Restaurant and Services"

Awards & Features

World Brand Design Society

2024

Award-Winning Recognition: Featured in World Brand Design Society for “Expressing Indian Tradition: The Thaal Express Brand Design for QSR Restaurant and Services"

Awards & Features

World Brand Design Society

2024

Award-Winning Recognition: Featured in World Brand Design Society for “Expressing Indian Tradition: The Thaal Express Brand Design for QSR Restaurant and Services"

QSR restaurant creative menu design
QSR restaurant creative menu design
QSR restaurant creative menu design
QSR creative chef outfit designs
QSR creative chef outfit designs
QSR creative chef outfit designs

Awards & Features

Awards & Features

Awards & Features

The Thaal Express Brand Recognized as "Best in Class" at World Brand Design Awards.

We are immensely proud to announce: The Thaal Express brand identity, designed by Wortham Creative, is a World Brand Design Award Winner! This prestigious international award recognizes the exceptional design and global impact of the Thaal Express brand. It’s a moment of significant pride for both Wortham and The Thaal Express, validating our shared commitment to creating brands that not only resonate with customers but also set new standards for creative excellence. Award Winner. Enough said.

qsr restaurant brand delivery truck design by wortham
qsr restaurant brand delivery truck design by wortham
qsr restaurant brand delivery truck design by wortham
qsr restaurant brand exterior and interior design by wortham
qsr restaurant brand exterior and interior design by wortham
qsr restaurant brand exterior and interior design by wortham

The True Brand Identity

The True Brand Identity

The True Brand Identity

In the fast-paced world of quick-service restaurants, every moment to connect with the customer is precious. Wortham Creative recognized the potential of disposables to be more than just packaging for The Thaal Express – they could be "unboxing" moments, opportunities to reinforce the brand and create a positive, memorable experience. This section delves into the design of iconic disposable Thaal platters, custom-branded takeaway bags, and unique cutlery sets – each element meticulously crafted to extend the Thaal Express brand narrative beyond the restaurant walls. We designed disposables not just to contain food, but to contain and amplify the entire brand experience, creating memorable moments from the very first touch.

qsr restaurant brand merchandises and disposables design by wortham
qsr restaurant brand merchandises and disposables design by wortham
qsr restaurant brand merchandises and disposables design by wortham

AI Integration

AI Integration

AI Integration

The Thaal Express Captures Attention with AI Brand Video

In the competitive fast-food market, standing out is crucial. The Thaal Express understood the power of differentiation and, in partnership with Wortham Creative, seized a first-mover advantage by being among the very first to embrace AI brand videos. This section explores how Wortham developed and launched these groundbreaking AI-driven video campaigns for The Thaal Express, creating buzz, capturing attention, and establishing the brand as innovative and forward-thinking. By pioneering AI video, The Thaal Express not only showcased their delicious food but also demonstrated a commitment to modern marketing and a willingness to embrace the future, setting them apart from the competition.

There is a lot more

There is a lot more

There is a lot more

Focus on Design Philosophy & Inspiring Takeaway

Why it worked ?

The Thaal Express case study is more than just a portfolio piece; it's a reflection of Wortham's core design philosophy: to craft brands that transcend language and connect with humanity. From the globally understood logo to the carefully considered color palette, every design decision was rooted in the principle of universal appeal. The World Brand Design Society validates this approach, showcasing that design, when executed with strategic vision and cultural sensitivity, can create truly iconic brands. For businesses aiming for global impact, The Thaal Express serves as an inspiration – and Wortham stands ready to be your partner in building brands that speak a universal language of design excellence. Iconic design, for a world connected.

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Give me the ballpark – what kind of budget are we looking at for a Wortham Film project?

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Okay, but really… how will a film actually help my brand and business? Is it worth it?

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Do you guys have a 'signature style' for your films, or are you more flexible?

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Okay, what kind of video projects do you guys actually make? Just to get a sense

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Walk me through how a video project with Wortham usually goes. What can I expect?

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Give me the ballpark – what kind of budget are we looking at for a Wortham Film project?

05

Okay, but really… how will a film actually help my brand and business? Is it worth it?

Do you guys have a 'signature style' for your films, or are you more flexible?

Okay, what kind of video projects do you guys actually make? Just to get a sense

Walk me through how a video project with Wortham usually goes. What can I expect?

Give me the ballpark – what kind of budget are we looking at for a Wortham Film project?

Okay, but really… how will a film actually help my brand and business? Is it worth it?