Ocean Grounds

Client: Ocean Grounds Coffee Roasters
Location: Shanghai

DELIVERABLES

  • Graphic design
  • Packaging
  • Rebranding
  • Wall art

We reckon you start with OCEAN GROUNDS flagship store at 282 Huaihai Middle Road, Hong Kong Plaza. If you’re lucky, Jimmy might be there, concocting one of his signature drinks for you. Don’t forget to check out the skateboards, tagging us at #ballsdeepinpaint

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THE STORY

Jimmy called. We don’t know who gave him our number, but boomz! More caffeine for The Orangeblowfish.

With all respect, everyone knows Jimmy Lee, owner of Ocean Grounds, is no ordinary coffee aficionado. His creations are as innovative as a Gentle Monster store display: you wouldn’t walk away without first giving a few items a go.

We knew Jimmy had big plans for Shanghai. Not wanting to let him down, we worked our balls off on his rebranding, ensuring every one of his stores was imbued with his unique personality – a blend of that laid-back Californian vibe, cut with glimpses of fervor for his craft.

Imaginating
Ocean Grounds

The surfboard was our first choice for a feature wall design: we wanted something truly representative of Jimmy’s hometown, the Californian beach culture. It hit us that Shanghai wasn’t going to adopt the shaka anytime soon, hence we switched it up to the fast and furious skateboard – still cool, reckless, and twice as wild and free.

Ocean Ground’s name cards, proudly displaying the brand’s slogan “Truth in coffee”
Our signage for Discovery Bar. During the day, the signs display “Specialty Coffee Drinks”. At night, the lights come on, with the menu boards opening to reveal the alcohol for Ocean Ground’s signature cocktails.
Our menu board design, with splashes of signature blue across key brand elements.
Our custom centerpiece, made from 52 skateboards.