Aiming to cater to those looking for a fun, delicious brunch experience, the Birdy’s team approached AKA with just a name, and asked us to roll with it. We leaned in and developed a playful, cheeky brand that appeals to friends, families, as well as the classic brunch aficionados: bachelorette groups, tourists, and pre-gamers.

Bonfolk came to us looking for a more expansive brand identity foundation. As a growing company with a substantial amount of wholesale and a blooming online presence, they needed a more variable system of assets to pull from.  We reimagined their primary logo along with rich visual language that felt fresh and true to the brand’s mission.

Forward-thinking design firm CICADA came to us seeking a visual identity that echoed a sense of constant metamorphosis and a re-envisioning of the architectural practice. We created a brand that reflected a curiosity for the roles technology and design play in helping humans live better in their environments. The brand takes flight through sophisticated print materials and clever site signage.

The Commander’s Palace team approached us with the goal of establishing a cohesive brand identity foundation fit for a grand restaurant. After over a century in business and holding a clear understanding of who they are, the team sought after visuals that felt upscale yet celebratory, whimsical yet sophisticated. Pulling from from a rich history and a collection of physical assets, AKA created a robust foundation and various collateral that we felt fit the bill.

AKA led a full rebrand for FEBE, establishing a refined visual identity that reflects the boutique’s elevated approach to fashion. Building on this foundation, we continue to partner with FEBE on quarterly styled campaigns that bring the brand to life seasonally.

Born a pandemic pop-up, Flour Moon quickly gained a cult following as one of Bon Appétit’s very best bagel shops in the United States. Preceding a long-awaited expansion into a brick and mortar along the Lafitte Greenway in New Orleans, owner Breanne Kostyk approached AKA with a desire to build excitement and distinguish her shop through a unique brand story.

We led a rebrand for Fourth Wall, introducing a more intentional identity to better align with the space and what it has to offer.  We developed a modern logotype and a visual language that sparks curiosity while subtly nodding to the building’s history. Designed to work across menus, signage, and merch, the system feels cohesive, thoughtful, and a little unexpected.

Partners George Jeansonne and Eric Wilkinson—sons of the agency’s founders—approached AKA ready to begin the next chapter of the firm’s legacy.  Siting limitations of the company’s name at the time, (formerly French Quarter Realty), we were able to advise and guide the partners through the process of both a renaming and rebranding.  Reimagining what a real estate agency can be visually.

Shooting to shake up the scene, Hot Benny’s founders approached AKA with a concept alone- a fresh, new take on a New Orleans signature. We readily embraced the challenge and developed a  name and a brand that felt both unexpected and comfortably worn in.

We created a unique, utilitarian system built around a distinctive and symbolic mark, punchy type, and a focused color palette. In developing the name Mars, we were inspired by the ideas of protection, strategy, and the disciplined force required to build and preserve with great skill. The result is a hardworking identity that shows up with confidence everywhere it lives.

Adela Baker reached out to AKA with the goal to elevate her brand’s image and appeal to her international clientele and colleagues. She wanted to stand out in the executive coaching sector and appeal to her target client base. We delivered a modern brand identity system with a smart, organically rooted color story, then carried it over into an attractive, easy to navigate website.

When conceptualizing this dreamy spinoff of a top New Orleans women’s boutique, Monomini’s founder came to us with a clear point of view.  She wanted to create a children’s boutique that reflected her signature modern meets minimalist aesthetic, but with playful touches that would appeal to children and parents alike.  We created a brand that was up to the task- both in the physical space and online.

Odelia’s founders sought out AKA to create a visual identity that could keep up with the space’s French salon-chic, maximalist decor.  We paired elegant type with expressive illustrations to create a brand foundation with plenty of personality.

Looking to carve out a distinct identity within the New Orleans Burger scene, Patty’s tapped AKA to concept, name, and develop a brand for a new counter-service burger experience at Boulevard Bistro. Looking for something that felt both independent and connected, we developed the name Patty’s and a visual identity that leans into approachability, personality, and quality. The system was designed to scale across environmental graphics, packaging, and merchandise.

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A sweet staple in New Orleans for over a decade, Sucré ownership changed hands post-pandemic, ushering in a new era for the company. When engaging AKA, the owners expressed the value they found in retaining brand recognition, while simultaneously wanting to freshen the aesthetic .  The Sucré team trusted our balanced approach, leading to a successful and well-received launch of this rebrand.

The Sunnies team wanted a brand identity that captured the spirit of an easy, all-day destination. Drawing from the poolside setting  and a focus on fresh, approachable food, AKA developed a flexible identity system and supporting collateral designed to feel effortless, inviting, and distinctly Sunnies.

Looking to achieve consistency and update their image, the founder of Willie’s tasked AKA with a rebrand of this French Quarter quick-service staple. As the project unfolded, we were engaged further to advise in environmental design – establishing what would become the flagship location, thus setting the standard for all future outposts.