Poppy’s Social
A cool neighborhood joint serving pizza with a purpose.
Industry
Food and Beverage
Location
Glencoe, IL
eat well. do good.
A unique restaurant concept providing every employee with a piece of the pie. Literally.
Serving up big portions and generous hospitality both day and night, Poppy’s Social’s progressive concept put people first, offering equity stakes and living wages to all employees.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Philanthropist Peter Kadens approached DesignScout to create personality-rich, Instagram-friendly brand for a neighborhood pizza joint.
THE COLLABORATION
The Poppy’s brand came to life in a bright celebration of eclectic combinations. High-energy colors, fun patterns, and a “more is more” approach provided the perfect backdrop for a good time.
SERVICES
Brand Strategy
Branding
Artpack
Signage
Website
Packaging
Social
Print Design
Results
Poppy’s opened to a warm, auspicious welcome from the Glencoe community. Sadly, like so many restaurants due to the pandemic, it closed its doors in 2022. Brands (and missions) such as this come along once in a lifetime and will be dearly missed. Long live Poppy’s.
When we were introduced to DesignScout, we were immediately drawn to their ability to think outside the box and their willingness to help us challenge the status quo. They helped us break down barriers and tackle obstacles by creating a message, a brand, and a vision that comprehensively differentiated us from our peers. They were a true thought partner in starting, building, and growing our restaurant.
PETER KADENS
Founder, Poppy’s Social
Photography
Artpack/Signage
Packaging
