El Sol GL Brand Identity & Visual System
Mexican Restaurant · Mineola, NY
A warm, welcoming brand identity built from the ground up for a new Mexican restaurant.
-
Brand Strategy & Identity Design
Logo Design & Variations
Pattern & Graphic System
Menu & Print Design
Website Design
Social Media Branding & Management
-
Create a complete brand identity that reflects El Sol GL’s story, values, and welcoming atmosphere while establishing strong recognition across all touchpoints.
-
For El Sol GL, I worked closely with the owners to understand their story, goals, and vision. El Sol translates to “the sun,” which inspired a warm, inviting brand designed to make guests feel welcome the moment they interact with it.
Textile-inspired lines and dot patterns were introduced to reference traditional Mexican textiles, bringing an authentic and cultural feel into the visual system. This branding was applied consistently across menus, the website, brochures, to-go menus, and more.
On social media, a simplified icon paired with a textile circle creates a recognizable, standout mark while maintaining consistency across digital platforms. I also manage all social media content to ensure the brand remains cohesive and engaging.
-
118,000+ online views in the last 6 months
5,000+ website clicks
150+ reservations made online
Brand growth leading to expansion into a second restaurant location
-
A thoughtfully crafted brand designed to feel warm, authentic, and scalable, supporting El Sol GL’s growth from launch to expansion.