When I moved to Portugal, I had a big desire to build something for the community. As I'm living in a small town called Costa da Caparica, I did some research and found out that the aren't enough information about it on the internet, and many local businesses aren't present online at all. So I decided to create such a platform for tourists, locals, and digital nomads - a place where I gather information about where to go, what to visit, where to buy what you need, where to find a doctor, a pharmacy, or a surf coach. I'm planning to add even more features with time, such as local news, info about events, etc. What surprised me is that right after launching the website, a few business owners reached out to me with requests to add their businesses to my platform. What features would you add to this website to make it even more useful?

Realy like it!

They came in with a logo that was already live — just not landing. Too soft, too rounded, closer to "wellness product" than the bold, premium café they were building.

We refined the wordmark into something sharper, then built the system around it: brand guidelines, packaging, menu, social templates, merch — all timed to a soft launch in Davao City, Philippines.

The name "Borne" is a quiet nod to the founder's mom, who brought the family somewhere better. That story shaped every cut in the typography.

Check it out if you want to see how it came together 😊

Love the thinking behind this. A strong brand always starts with the story.