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EKIN ERGOK



creative director crafting bespoke brands through identity and illustration.




works



 

The Corner Store
(THE MERCER)
OR’ESH
Cherry
Aimee
NAOA
The Brooklyn Mirage
Chemtov
Heroes
Pearl Box
Thom Sweeney
Sartiano’s
Indie Beach

DOUBLES

Somme Slovi

(SUB)MERCER

Bar Bambino

Merveilles
Chez Louis
Café Louis
ICP

Form Mag

Shycook

Maak Haus Mag

Zazzy’s Pizza

Lost in Paradise

Innocent Yesterday

SNOB

Double D’s

UNION 22

Skynet Media Event

Aging Young Rebel

2GET4





personal things




Book of Creatures

Lil Monsters

Soda

Paintings





more about



ekin ergök is a new york based creative director and brand designer working primarily with clients in the united states and france. specializing in bespoke identities and illustration, he brings over 11 years of experience across creative agencies, hospitality, and fashion. his work focuses on tailored visual systems with clarity and character. 

for all inquiries:

ekinergok@gmail.com


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a graphic designer crafting bespoke brands through identity and illustration.

SARTIANO’S

Italian-American Restaurant

New York, US - 2023


︎Illustrations ︎Collateral Design ︎Environmental Design ︎Packaging Design



Summary

I was engaged to design a suite of visual assets for Sartiano’s, a refined Italian-American restaurant in New York City, founded by renowned lifestyle architect Scott Sartiano. My work focused on crafting distinctive physical and digital elements that brought warmth, history, and character to the guest experience.

Key contributions included:

  1. Custom Illustrations: Created hand-drawn illustrations—including a detailed depiction of Sarteano, the Tuscan village from which the Sartiano name originates—highlighting the restaurant’s deep-rooted connection to heritage and place.

  2. Collateral Design: Designed printed and digital menus, custom espresso cups, ice cream cups and cart, and takeout packaging such as paper bags and mailing boxes—each carefully considered to reflect Sartiano’s elevated but personal sensibility.

  3. Interior Details: Contributed to the design of interior accents, including printed lampshade patterns, helping to shape the restaurant’s intimate and welcoming atmosphere.

  4. Special Packaging & Invitations: Designed a range of tactile and digital pieces for the restaurant’s opening, including printed invitations and a limited-edition “Golden Ticket” chocolate bar package inspired by Willy Wonka, adding a layer of charm to the guest experience.



Goal

The objective was to help express Sartiano’s story through design—bringing to life a space that feels both luxurious and nostalgic. Drawing on themes of family, tradition, and the warmth of home, the visual elements I created complemented the existing brand direction and deepened the emotional connection between the space and its guests.

Client

Sartiano’s is the vision of Scott Sartiano, one of the world’s most prominent lifestyle architects. Inspired by the life and legacy of his Italian grandparents, the restaurant serves as an ode to heritage, tradition, and the idea of coming home. Sartiano’s is located on the ground floor of the iconic The Mercer Hotel in SoHo—blending timeless Italian roots with the sophistication and energy of downtown New York. It was a pleasure to contribute to the visual language of a space so rich in culture, history, and emotional resonance.



*This project was completed on behalf of &LANA, and collaborated with the &LANA creative team throughout the entire process.


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