OKO Kitchen

A Japanese-inspired restaurant by Chef Brian Lewis.

Spearheaded by Chef Brian Lewis of The Cottage in Westport, CT, OKO (named after Okonomiyaki, a savory pancake dish particular to Japan and one of the restaurant’s signature dishes) is a tribute to traditional Japanese cooking. Housed in the historic Vigilant Hose Company Firehouse in the heart of downtown Westport, the minimal and clean atmosphere lends itself to its creative and outstanding cuisine.

Based on a perfect geometric grid, the brand mark our team developed is inspired by both modern and traditional approaches to Japanese painting, printmaking, and poster design. The stacked version of the OKO brand mark, for example, emulates the nature of many Japanese signatures on various works of art. Minimal design sensibilities paired with a bright color palette makes a statement while creating harmony with the clean, natural earth tones—often central to Japanese architecture and design—which are found within the restaurant’s space itself.