Nuvoletta

The Joy of Gelato

An identity inspired by 1970s Italian typography for an artisanal Italian gelateria that celebrates the magic and joy of gelato for children and grown-ups alike. An unexpected palette reflects the unique approach of the founders to ingredients.

Scope

  • Brand Identity
  • Brand Storytelling
  • Copywriting
  • Packaging
  • Print & Outdoor
  • Promotional
  • Signage & Wayfinding
  • Social Content & Ads
  • Tone of Voice

After many years in the industry, this sweet-toothed duo set out to open a gelateria that celebrated the pure joy and magic of gelato — a brand that felt both grown-up and playful, welcoming gelato-lovers of all ages. In Melbourne’s competitive gelato landscape, distinctiveness was essential. We developed a characterful identity with a strong logo, unique colour palette and recognisable graphic toolkit, designed to flex across signage, packaging and store environments, supporting their expansion into new locations.

We crafted a suite of illustrations and developed a customised typeface for the Nuvoletta logo, drawing inspiration from expressive letterforms found in 1970s Italian typography. This gave the brand a nostalgic warmth with a contemporary edge.

A mix of typographic, illustrative and photographic content used across social media.

The colour palette was designed for maximum impact — a pastel foundation contrasted with deeper tones inspired by burnt caramel and blood orange, creating a rich and memorable visual language that stands out in the gelato world.

Ortolan acknowledges the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, the traditional custodians of the land on which we stand.