Mina’s Mercato
Mina’s Mercato is a neighborhood Italian market concept set in the suburbs of Seattle, inspired by the bold, everyday food culture of Italian delis.
❋ DELIVERABLESBrand Identity, Packaging, Menu Design
❋ CATEGORYStudent Project
❋ SOFTWAREAdobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
Mood Board
Mina’s blends warmth and tradition with a confident, contemporary visual to create an approachable destination for daily meals, gathering, and community ritual.
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User Persona
Amanda Giuliano
Age: 35
Location: West Seattle (suburban, walkable core or strip with parking)
Household: Lives with partner. Busy, but not chaotic
Occupation: Product manager / UX designer / project lead
Work: Hybrid (2–3 days from home)
Lifestyle: Cooks during the week, orders out 1–2 nights
Shops at: Farmers Markets, Trader Joe’s, and Local Grocery Stores
Habits: Drinks coffee daily, wine a few nights a week
Mockups
Mina's Mercato maintains a strong design presence, executed consistently across a diverse range of deliverables.