Halcyon

A kingfisher gives calm a distinctive form.

Hello Design developed the name and created the logo, visual identity and bilingual menus for Halcyon, the restaurant at The Nest Resort in Hersonissos, Crete. A kingfisher symbol, a custom wordmark and terracotta tones connect the restaurant branding with the calm, natural character of its setting.

The kingfisher symbol and custom wordmark.

The kingfisher’s beak, profile and movement are captured in a few essential curves. The character of the symbol continues into the custom lettering. Terracotta, white and natural textures give the identity a warm, distinctive presence.

An identity for the table.

Across the bilingual menus, the bird changes scale to become a graphic element: from the small signature on the cover to the large, cropped linework on the reverse. The same visual language connects the cards, printed materials and restaurant signage study.

Naming & brand identity: Hello Design
Architecture & build: MAMAproject
Year: 2022 · Menus 2023

The original archive card mockup is accompanied by supplementary application visualisations of the final identity.

Related project and story: The Nest Resort · The story behind the two brands

Official references: Halcyon at The Nest Resort