The masterminds behind Manolin and Rupee Bar have created yet another Seattle staple—Old Salt. Simply put, they serve fish on bagels on the Fremont Cut.

When they asked us to design their logo, we wanted to approach this a little differently than normal. Inspired by classic sardine cans and the hand-painted hull designs seen in our harbors, we challenged ourselves to craft a mark the old fashioned way—with oil paint and cotton paper. The result is an emblem that pays homage to the neighborhood’s maritime roots and feels at home in its environment, yet projects a lighthearted, modernity.