Sketch Cafe will be a stimulating space for all creatives. It will be community-focused, with larger sharing tables, but also have spaces for people to work individually. The atmosphere will be homey and provide a sense of comfort for its visitors. 

The cafe will serve coffee, as well as non-coffee beverage options. Alternative milks will be offered too. The food options will be light yet fulfilling. The cafe will feature a record player where visitors can choose from a range of R&B/Chill vinyls. The decor and furniture will be intentionally mismatched but prioritise comfort, unlike the current sterile, minimalist, modern cafes that have become the recent trend. There will be a system wherein students can donate their projects from ceramics classes to be used as drinkware. A roll of butcher paper will be available for unlimited customer use.

The name ‘Sketch’ refers to a common starting point for creatives. The greatest ideas often start with a simple, humble sketch. I want this cafe to be an environment that fosters such sketches, thus giving creatives a tangible space to produce their best ideas. 

This is a speculative design project created for my Design III class at the University of Southern California. The deliverables include floor plans and spatial renders, visual identity design, and merchandising.