Uryuk is a network of restaurants based in Moscow, Russia, and the brand recently enlisted the designer Stas Neretin to recreate the packaging that it offers its products in.
Uryuk restaurants serve Uzbek and European cuisine, and the brand's goal was to "modernize its aesthetic by relying less on cliche national motifs, and more on the healthy ingredients they use to prepare their meals." Stas Neretin was able to accomplish this by simplifying the brand's packaging and making it appear both rustic and modern. The boxes and takeout containers are made up of simple brown cardboard with large silver labeling that is able to effectively convey the simple, natural ingredients that go into the restaurant's dishes.
The rebranded Uryuk restaurants are now able to more accurately convey their overall mission to offer nutritious foods for customers.
Modernized Rustic Restaurant Packaging
Stas Neretin Rebranded the Uryuk Network of Restaurants
Trend Themes
1. Simplistic Restaurant Packaging - The trend for minimalist yet effective packaging for restaurants with a focus on healthy, simple ingredients.
2. Mixed National Cuisine - The rise of restaurants that offer unique combinations of national cuisines similar to Uryuk's Uzbek and European fusion.
3. Natural Ingredient Focus - The trend towards restaurants promoting natural, healthy ingredients as a key aspect of their brand and menu offerings.
Industry Implications
1. Restaurant Packaging - Opportunities for disruptive innovation in the design and production of eco-friendly, minimalist packaging for restaurants.
2. Food Industry - Opportunities exist for innovation in the development of recipes and cuisine that combine regional and national cuisines like Uryuk's fusion of Uzbek and European cuisine.
3. Healthy Eating - Innovative approaches to promoting healthy, natural ingredients as a key component of menus at both fast-casual and fine dining restaurants.