Urban Maharajas

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Overview

Urban Maharajas is a fine-dining restaurant in Canada that brings together modern luxury and subtle royal lineage to create a refined, contemporary dining identity. Designed for a discerning urban audience, the brand embodies quiet confidence, exclusivity, and elevated experiences without overt opulence.

For the brand identity, we reimagined Urban Maharajas through a minimal luxury lens. The visual system was evolved from traditional royal cues to a more restrained, modern expression, while preserving the essence of heritage. The result is a cohesive identity that feels premium, composed, and relevant to today’s elite, reflecting a balance of legacy and modern sophistication.

Deliverables

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The Urban Maharajas logo represents the brand’s evolution from a traditional ethnic identity to a refined, modern fine dining presence. It balances cultural authenticity with contemporary sophistication, retaining subtle cues of Indian royal lineage while feeling relevant to global urban settings. The emphasis on “Raj” symbolises Rajbhog, food fit for royalty, expressed through a restrained and elegant visual identity.

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Allowing ample space around the Logo and Wordmark is essential for a clean and uncluttered appearance. This enhances their visibility and reinforces the brand’s identity.

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Primary

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Secondary

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Wordmark

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Brandmark

These are logo variations that play a role in a brand’s visual identity and brand recall value. They position a brand as distinct and recognizable across all touchpoints while making it look cohesive and established.

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Logomark

Color and Typeface

  • RGB : 120, 51, 10
  • CMYK : 33, 82, 100, 39
  • HEX : 78330a
  • RGB : 60, 103, 64
  • CMYK : 30, 60, 81, 16
  • HEX : a06740
  • RGB : 209, 199, 184
  • CMYK : 18, 18, 16, 0
  • HEX : d1c7b8
  • RGB : 68, 63, 57
  • CMYK : 63, 60, 65, 50
  • HEX : 443f39
  • RGB : 107, 101, 43
  • CMYK : 53, 46, 100, 28
  • HEX : 6b652b
  • RGB : 107, 101, 43
  • CMYK : 53, 46, 100, 28
  • HEX : 6B652B
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Typeface

MAREGY

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Maregy is a refined serif font that conveys elegance, heritage, and quiet luxury. Its balanced letterforms and subtle details make it an ideal primary typeface for expressing Urban Maharajas’ royal lineage in a modern and composed manner.

Lora

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Lora is a contemporary serif font known for its clarity and excellent readability. Its clean structure complements Maregy by adding balance and versatility, making it a strong secondary choice for longer text and supporting content.

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Social Media Implementation

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To establish a brand’s visual identity, we conduct thorough research on its industry and target audience. Based on this research, we craft some social media post mockups that demonstrate the ideal logo placement for the brand for maximum visibility and effectiveness. Positioning the logo in this layout ensures a creative flow and consistency across the brand’s social media presence. This approach enhances both the overall brand value and user experience.

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