Love Makoto
Washington DC

I spent some time with the amazing and approachable Chef Makoto to learn about his life in Japan and his progression as a sushi chef.  I created 11 Noboris (Japanese Banners) for the space, each focusing on a story in his life.  From his father’s time as a Diplomat in the US, to his grandma teaching him the secret of dumplings, to his surf and snowboard passion and first sushi gig at Sushi Taro in DC.  I used a monotone color palette with pops of dark red to compliment the interior design and allow the banners to feel vintage and inherently Japanese.