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FARO OSTERIA just got featured on Contra! ✨
Really happy to see this one selected by the Contra team. I loved building the world around it, from the red pasta boxes and blue caps to the menu and street campaign.
Thank you, Contra, and everyone who has taken a look and supported the work.
Explore the project:
https://contra.com/community/eVKgBdEl-faro-osteria-italian-comfort-street
Independent concept. Creative direction, branding, packaging and AI assisted imagery by Mauricio Pontual / MP House Studio.
The red-and-blue packaging system feels wonderfully confident, and the tiny “featured” moment makes the presentation feel like part of the brand world. Great balance of restaurant warmth and editorial polish.
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