Giraffe Goods
Portland, Oregon | 2018
A shop-within-a-shop tucked into the playful artisan curios retailer, Cargo, Giraffe Goods is a delicious grab-n-go deli, sake shop and purveyor of Japanese specialty goods.
The bay housing Giraffe is framed by ruddy brick walls and original Douglas Fir structure; directly functional elements that make up the character of this historic industrial building.
The design approach for this shallow, narrow space matched Giraffe’s minimal opening resources. Plug and play components were carefully integrated into a custom order counter. Sleek display shelving showcased myriad colorful Japanese products. A small dine-in seating area overlooked the bustling Central Eastside District street, providing a spot for a quick pause to enjoy a meal or snack before continuing on with the day.
Kina also worked with business owners and their graphic designer, Heroist, to assist in brand direction and overall color scheme and textile accents for their new shop.