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Busaba—Brand +
reflecting the Thai restaurant group’s founding
Buddhist philosophy. Our new logo represents
a flower, alluding to the fact that ‘Busaba’ can
mean ‘flower’ in Thai. It also references the
shape of the gerbera flowers that greet guests
in every restaurant. These symbolise impermanence
and serve as reminder to live in the present
moment. The petals of the flower logo are heart-
shaped, drawing on two of the important philosophies
that inform Busaba’s culture: ‘sookjai’ and
‘namjai’. ‘Sookjai’, meaning ‘happy heart’, has
similarities to the Western idea of mindfulness.
Meanwhile the principle of ‘namjai’, or ‘water
of the heart’, encourages taking pleasure in acts
of hospitality.
We also introduced a library of patterns that draw
inspiration and colours from Busaba’s vibrant
sauces, visualising the harmonious mix of flavours
in Thai cuisine. These are bespoke marbled papers,
produced in collaboration with artist Rachel
Maiden. The patterns make a bold graphic impact,
helping to create a rich brand language.