Tim Van Der Molen
Chef
Articles & interviews2
- Nikotin branding turns tobacco factory past into a bold cigarette logo
Bruges-based designer Davy Denduyver created the branding for Amsterdam restaurant Nikotin, transforming the site’s tobacco factory history into a bold, cigarette-shaped logo. The identity combines custom typography and hand-drawn ink lettering to balance a space-age aesthetic with a rough, analogue feel. The project was completed under tight deadlines in collaboration with interior designer Yoeri.
- Davy Denduyver gives Amsterdam’s Nikotin a raw, ink-drawn identity
Bruges-based designer Davy Denduyver created a raw, ink-drawn identity for Nikotin, a new restobar in Amsterdam Noord founded by Nachbar and chef Tim Van Der Molen. The branding uses hand-drawn typography, a restrained color palette of orange, black, and white, and analogue techniques to reflect the venue’s balance between refined dining and nightlife energy. The result captures Nikotin’s hybrid character through tactile imperfection and bold simplicity.