MDF restaurant menus

The project

These restaurant menus combine an MDF backing with printed menu content. Diana d Arias designed the menus with consultancy from Archicercle.

The approach connects design with production: finishes, materials, colours and the manufacturing process are considered from the concept stage. Archicercle’s documented contribution was consultancy for the designer.

The pieces are made from MDF, known as DM in Spanish, and are described as laser-cut and laser-engraved. Cutting defines the backing pieces, while engraving incorporates the graphic identity into the cover.

The solution brings together a brown-toned cover and a printed sheet featuring drinks categories, illustrations and prices. The engraved identity and the menu information occupy separate surfaces within the set.

The engraved cover and printed content combine two ways of incorporating graphics into the menu.

Processes and materials: fabrication services · available materials · studio machinery.