Tabula is an independent design studio for restaurants that are growing, evolving or simply ready for a refresh.
We believe the best changes don’t start by replacing what’s already there. They start by understanding what people already love about the restaurant — its character, its story and the details that make it feel like itself — then building on those strengths with intention.
An agency built around what makes a restaurant worth coming back to.
Independent restaurants are shaped over time. The dishes people return for, the way guests are welcomed, the objects that become familiar and the little details people remember all become part of what makes the place special.
As the business grows or changes, those qualities can become harder to carry through every part of the experience.
We believe the next stage should build on that character, not erase it.
THERE IS ALREADY SOMETHING VALUABLE HEREWhy independent restaurants?
Different disciplines.
One point of view.We’re a multidisciplinary team of creatives, designers and project managers who are drawn to the little details that make an experience feel special. We love spaces and brands that are expressive but intentional, thoughtful without feeling overworked.
Our backgrounds span graphic design, illustration, visual merchandising, user experience, technology, sourcing, product development and spatial design. That mix helps us look at a restaurant as a whole, connect the details, and shape each project around what will have the most impact.
The Tabula Team
Sabina Acosta
Sabina brings a trained eye for spaces, objects, merchandising and the details that make people stop and look twice. Her background spans visual merchandising and buying for brands including Macy’s, COS and GILT, as well as spatial concept work for The Boca Raton.
As a buyer and vintage dealer, she has a particular instinct for finding unexpected objects, seeing potential where others might not and turning ordinary details into memorable parts of an experience.
Creative Direction
Visual Experience
Sourcing
Strategy
UX/UI Design
Daniel Idarraga
Daniel works at the intersection of design and technology. His background spans graphic design, user experience, digital products and websites, with a particular interest in design systems, AI and tools that make businesses clearer and easier to operate.
He also brings the technical attention needed to move ideas from screen to production — making sure information, specifications and digital experiences work beyond the presentation.
Digital Experience
Sara de Greiff
Sara is an illustrator, graphic designer and muralist with extensive experience creating menus, identities, graphics and campaign materials for restaurants in Colombia.
Her work brings character and storytelling into physical spaces — from small printed details to large-scale murals that can become memorable parts of the restaurant experience.
Brand Identity
Illustration
Graphic Design
HOW THE TEAM EXPANDSA creative network built around each project
Additionally to our core team we have a trusted network of creatives that includes illustrators with different visual styles, spatial and 3D designers for concepts and renderings, and experienced hospitality sourcing partners.
We also work with a hospitality supplier with more than 20 years of experience sourcing tabletop, glassware, linens, service pieces, and other operational details across a range of budgets. This gives us the flexibility to bring together the right mix of creative, technical, spatial, and sourcing expertise for each restaurant.
A NEW AGENCY BUT WITH AN EXPERIENCED TEAMBrands our team has worked with
Tabula is a new studio built by an experienced team. Before coming together here, we worked across hospitality, retail, design and digital projects for brands like these — experience that now shapes how we approach every Tabula project.
Not sure where to start?
Tell us a little about your restaurant and what you’re thinking about. We’ll use a free 30-minute intro call to understand your goals, answer questions and see where Tabula can be most useful.