Tyler Anderson - Industrial Design, 3D Vis
Mike Jacobs - Industrial Design
Studio Soleil - Photo, Art Direction
After 15 years operating on the same bowls and plates, Cafe Zupas set out to modernize their dishware, only to find nothing on the market fit their specific service needs or the restaurant ecosystem they'd already built.
We (Mike Jacobs and I) ran a full industrial design process from field research and data gathering through concept development and manufacturing. The result is a set of hybrid plates and bowls purpose-built for Cafe Zupas' soup, salad, and sandwich lineup, elevating the brand experience while presenting the food at its best.
Special thanks to our partners at Studio Soleil for connecting us to the opportunity and for the art direction and photography that brought the work to life.





before and after

prep line ergonomics






