Aesthetically pleasing Belgian chocolate company BbyB recently tapped Japanese design studio Nendo to create a minimalist BbyB Chocolate Bar. The simplistic design is meant to mirror the design of the brand's chocolate bars and resembles the aesthetic of an Apple Store without a crowded Genius Bar.
Located in Tokyo's Ginza district, the chocolate bar boasts a mesmerizing wall displaying the products in a color-coded, mathematical method in a series of transparent sliding drawers.
The Belgian brand was founded by award-winning Antwerp-based chef Bart Desmidt and has two flagship stores in Belgium; one in Bruges and one in Antwerp. The innovative BbyB aims to create products that champion the haute couture quality of Belgian chocolate while using only the finest ingredients.
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The BbyB Chocolate Bar in Tokyo was Designed by Nendo
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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2. Food & Beverage - Chocolate brands can embrace the concept of haute couture and elevate their products to attract luxury-seeking consumers.
3. Design - Design studios can offer their expertise in creating minimalist retail spaces and innovative product display solutions for chocolate brands.