Alep Studio

Case — Branding · Interior Design · User Experience · F&B

Calzoneee.

A chuppy, spontaneous, delicious little world — from an animated storefront to the last bite. Stuffed happiness.

Calzoneee interior with the illuminated wordmark above an open kitchen
Calzoneee wordmark with the slogan stuffed happiness

Calzoneee reimagines the Italian calzone through generous fillings, unexpected combinations, and a more playful dining experience.

Alep developed the brand identity and interior environment around a simple idea: food should feel satisfying, social, and joyful—not overly serious. Every part of the experience was created to express the same promise: stuffed happiness.

Isometric cutaway of the Calzoneee restaurant and its terrace

Design Narrative

Choppy (the mascout ) lives in a playful and inspiring world shaped by colour, imagination, humour, and unexpected moments.

This world became the foundation of the brand. Curved forms, animated expressions, bold typography, and energetic details allow Calzoneee to feel alive across identity, communication, packaging, and space.

Rather than simply designing a restaurant, we created an environment where the character and the brand could live together.

The experience begins before entering the restaurant.

An LED screen above the storefront becomes Choppy’s living stage, where he moves, performs, and interacts with people passing by.

The façade is therefore more than a sign. It becomes the first chapter of the experience—inviting people into Choppy’s world before they step inside.

Choppy’s personality continues across packaging, trays, bags, signage, uniforms, graphics, and digital interactions. Together, these touchpoints transform Calzoneee from a food concept into a complete brand world—designed to surprise, entertain, and share a little happiness.

Calzoneee counter with illuminated brand sign

The interior extends the same playful energy into a physical environment. Bold orange accents, curved forms, graphic lighting, animated details, and open preparation areas create a space that feels bright, active, and approachable.

The brand does not sit on top of the interior as decoration. It shapes the architecture, movement, atmosphere, and way guests experience the space.

The completed experience brings Choppy, the brand identity, and the interior into one connected world.

From the animated storefront to the open counter and colourful details, every element carries the same sense of optimism, generosity, and playful energy.

Paper cones of calzones on a branded tray
Kraft takeaway bag with the Calzoneee wordmark
Staff member carrying stacked pizza boxes
Guest serving a slice from an open pizza box
Pizzaiolo working at the wood-fired oven
Tray of calzones with branded packaging
Hands holding a stuffed calzone

The customer journey was designed as one continuous interaction.

Choppy attracts attention outside, welcomes guests through the façade, guides the visual language inside, and continues across the counter, packaging, uniforms, and table experience.

Each moment helps the brand feel alive—turning ordering and dining into something more engaging, memorable, and fun.