From the minimalist coffee shops of Japan, to fun themed cafés in Vietnam, food writer Lani Kingston takes us on a tour of the world's most stylish and interesting coffee shops in her latest book
How do you market one of the world’s most popular beverages? In a world where new coffee shops spring up every other week, and where quality coffee has become an increasingly ubiquitous commodity, it can be quite the uphill battle for indie cafés that are trying to stand out from the crowd.
As a food writer and business development consultant, Lani Kingston has spent more than a decade travelling the world on the lookout for some of the most eclectic and well-designed coffee shops. In Designing Coffee, her new book published by Gestalten, Kingston explores the relationship between coffee, design, and brand identity in a captivating showcase of some of the most unique and design-forward cafés in the world.
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Designing Coffee is much more than your typical coffee table book. A visual feast for design enthusiasts, the book is also a well of knowledge and inspiration for budding entrepreneurs looking to leave their mark in the fiercely competitive coffee world. Originally born in Australia, Kingston has lived in London, New York, and Singapore, working with food and beverage businesses on branding strategies. “I developed somewhat of a fascination with the design of coffee shops, and with what made brands ‘work’ and become successful,” says Kingston. “I wanted to release a book that not only helped aspiring business owners design and create their own brands, but compiled and showcased some of the best design work in the coffee industry worldwide.”