A collaboration with French chef Mory Sacko to design an online experience for his acclaimed restaurant Mosuke — and HÉRON, an exclusive new template to inspire your own journey.
The Making Of
A restaurant's website is often a diner's first impression, so it can't be an afterthought. As a Michelin-starred chef, known for his exploratory approach to cuisine, Sacko needed the Mosuke site to embody that same identity and intention.
“It is important that the visitor is able to feel the ‘Mosuke spirit’: a delicate blend of cultures and a definite modernity to be shared.”
“Beyond the website being the restaurant’s first impression, it is also the beginning of the customer’s experience. And for those who want to make a reservation, it must be simple.”
“The most important thing is that the visitor feels the restaurant’s identity, that they sense all the tastes, materials, landscapes, and stories that inspire my creative process.”
The Website
Sacko wanted visitors to use their imagination as much as possible when exploring the site. To honor this, we created a flexible, functional design inspired by the five senses that embodies Mosuke’s warm, immersive atmosphere.
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One-Page Design
Sacko’s vision was to thoughtfully showcase the immersive, sensory-driven experience of Mosuke on a single page, with freeform placements that challenge traditional spacing.
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Reservations System
The restaurant’s availability is prominently displayed for prospective diners through a reservation booking module that allows them to easily browse and book a table from the site.
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Squarespace Email Campaigns
The Mosuke newsletter automatically applied design elements from its website, featuring an elevated aesthetic and minimal imagery. Subscribers are sent restaurant updates on a regular basis.
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Companion Bio Site
Sacko's link-in-bio hosts access to all his restaurants and projects—staying true to his visual identity through premium layouts and custom styling for a cohesive digital presence.
Héron Template
Inspired by the Mosuke website, the HÉRON Template allows restaurateurs and other creatives to evoke their brand experience through subtle reveals and thoughtful pacing.
Template Design Features
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Anchor Links
Links in the navigation bar are configured to help visitors instantly jump down the homepage—reaching relevant information like restaurant info or an event form.
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Menu Section
A professional menu layout helps diners easily navigate their options, or view separately in a supporting PDF.
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Block Pinning
Key content blocks are pinned throughout the homepage to deliver an engaging, stylized scrolling experience.
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Image Effects
On-page images are enhanced with a film grain effect, adding depth and texture to draw visitors in and create an elevated aesthetic.
