About
KOOMO is a creative partner for restaurants and hospitality brands. We help bring concepts to life, shape memorable guest experiences, and support our clients long after opening day. From brand development to everyday creative execution and production management, we work alongside hospitality teams to create thoughtful, cohesive experiences that evolve with their business.
Koomo means "cloud," symbolizing the spirit of evolution that guides our approach to design. We believe the strongest brands are built over time, and we're committed to growing alongside our clients through long-term collaboration, thoughtful design, and reliable execution.
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SCOPE OF WORK
BRAND
Brand Identity · Creative Direction · Brand Guidelines · Naming · Art Direction
GUEST EXPERIENCE
Menus · Packaging · Signage · Environmental Graphics · Merchandise · Print Collateral
DIGITAL
Website Design & Development · Digital Assets · Email Design · Social Media Strategy & Management
CONTENT
Illustration · Photography Direction · Brand Photography Art Direction
PRODUCTION & IMPLEMENTATION
Print Production Management · Vendor Coordination · Packaging Production · Sign Fabrication Coordination · Production Specifications · Installation Coordination · Quality Control
ONGOING CREATIVE PARTNERSHIP
Seasonal Campaigns · Marketing Materials · Brand Maintenance · Design Retainers · Creative Consulting
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Tomo Aoki
Founder/Art Director
Tomo is a Japanese designer, illustrator, and Founder & Art Director of KOOMO, based in Minneapolis. His work is rooted in simplicity, thoughtful storytelling, and the belief that every detail shapes how people experience a place. Working closely with restaurants and hospitality teams, he helps build brands that feel timeless, cohesive, and deeply connected to the people behind them.
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“When starting the development of a new concept, Tomo has been an important part of my creative process. We start with a brief meeting and he consistently comes back with ideas that surprise me, go beyond my expectations, and sometimes, even help me find the North Star I’ve been seeking in the creative process. He always gets it and never falls down the easy or obvious creative paths. He excels at art of the nuance, which only some can execute”
Daniel del Prado
Founder, DDP Restaurant Group