Saint-Urbain developed a warm and playful brand identity for Massi’s, a family-style Italian sandwich shop in Astoria, Queens. Drawing inspiration from the traditional Italian card game Scopa, the design blends vintage bakery charm with handcrafted details and a timeless, neighborhood feel.
Saint-Urbain rebranded Massi’s, an Italian deli in Astoria, Queens, drawing inspiration from founder Alex Ostroff’s childhood memories of Italian restaurants. The identity features hand-drawn illustrations based on the Scopa card game, a nostalgic color palette, and custom typography that blends Italian and American deli traditions. The result is a warm, culturally resonant brand that connects emotionally with the community.