Branding a Cosy Cat Café (Sip & Purr)

Branding by Amberley Goulden

Completed
March 2026
Category
Branding
Location
Christchurch
Role
Branding & Website Designer

About this project

Sip & Purr is a cat café created for people who love good coffee, good company, and the calming presence of cats. The café needed to feel warm, welcoming, and genuinely community-led, not novelty-driven.

Research showed a strong emotional pull toward cat companionship, especially for people looking for comfort, connection, and a slower pace. That insight shaped Sip & Purr as more than a café. It became a cosy space where visitors could relax, connect with others, and spend meaningful time with the cats.

The visual direction leans into softness and warmth, paired with a clear, friendly tone of voice. The result is a distinctive brand that balances comfort, community, and purpose. This positioned Sip & Purr as a place where people will return to, not just pass through.

Amberley Goulden

Branding & Website Designer

Location
Christchurch