Casa Brazil
Casa Brazil is a vibrant, family-owned restaurant in Washington, DC, known for traditional Brazilian cuisine with a modern twist. To match the bold flavors and welcoming atmosphere of their in-person experience, they needed a digital presence that was equally dynamic and user-friendly.
Condorita Design was brought on to create a fully responsive website — one that serves as both a marketing tool and an authentic extension of the brand. Focused on performance, clarity, and visual storytelling, we delivered a seamless experience across all devices, from menu browsing to reservations.
Industry Food & Beverage · Retai · Tourism
Scope Responsive Web Design (Mobile, Tablet, Desktop)
Building a Cross-cultural brand
Caricato Bistrô
Bringing Chilean and Brazilian political satire to life through a fun and cultural-driven brand experience.
Overview
Caricato is a contemporary bistro in Santiago, Chile, serving daily, seasonal menus influenced by Chilean, Brazilian, and global cuisine. With no existing brand, name, or visual direction, the founders came to Condorita Design to bring their vision to life — from the ground up.
Our Role
We led the full brand creation process: naming, identity design, and visual language development across digital and print. The brand needed to speak to a sophisticated clientele — primarily professionals, executives, and government workers — while staying fresh, culturally grounded, and creatively bold.
Creative Direction
Located in a busy, high-profile area of Santiago, the bistro’s audience inspired a concept rooted in satire and politics — interpreted with a playful, clever edge. We leaned into the shared political histories of Brazil and Chile to shape a brand voice that felt smart, unexpected, and culturally relevant.
Naming & Identity
The name Caricato — meaning "caricature" in both Spanish and Portuguese — became the perfect anchor. The identity draws from vintage political cartoons, turning bold opinions and exaggerated forms into a distinctive visual language. This satirical approach offered a refined but humorous personality, balancing elegance with edge.
Typography, illustrations, and layouts echoed the feeling of old editorial newspapers, bringing texture and wit to everything from menus to digital touchpoints.
Result
The final brand is bold, memorable, and true to its cultural roots — a playful rebellion against traditional fine dining aesthetics. Caricato now stands out in Santiago’s competitive restaurant scene with a voice that’s unmistakably its own.
Scope of Services
Condorita Design provided end-to-end web design services for Casa Brazil, focusing on a seamless blend of functionality and brand expression. Our scope included:
Responsive Web Design (Mobile, Tablet, Desktop)
UI/UX Design & User Flow Optimization
Visual Design & Art Direction
Content Architecture & Page Layouts
Integration with Third-Party Services (Reservations, Delivery)
On-brand Visual Elements: Color, Typography, and Imagery
CMS Handoff & Developer-Ready Assets
The final product is a high-performing, visually rich website that enhances Casa Brazil’s digital presence while staying true to its cultural and culinary identity.