



Corbin Mahieu and Victor Verhelst collaborated on a bold new identity for Nova, combining unconventional monochrome illustrations and a logotype made with Ursa Mono by Tekio with classy typography featuring Gaisyr by Dinamo Typefaces. On the website, the latter is substituted by Libre Baskerville by Impallari Type.
Nova is a creative fine-dining restaurant in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, led by chef Guy De Jonghe, and offering an intimate experience for about twenty guests. It features a daily carte blanche menu rooted in local, seasonal, and ethical ingredients sourced primarily through short supply chains and close relationships with local farmers and producers. Nova operates with a strong sustainability philosophy, guided by its public “manifesto of fine food,” emphasizing innovation, zero waste, and a warm, collaborative atmosphere. It offers a refined yet principled cuisine that highlights purity, flavor, and creativity, often incorporating BBQ elements and inventive uses of local products.







