
This development, that possibly has a major part of its roots in Brooklyn, has expanded to hipster neighborhoods all over the world. We all know those chocolate bars produced by bearded hipsters, ‘honest’ sausages made from local piglets, cool coffee bars that roast their own self-imported, fair-trade beans, and the numerous independent bike brands that open repair shops that meet the needs of the local fixie enthusiasts. The New Artisan enterprises have become the new face of gentrification in our cities.
One thing the companies of the New Artisan Economy have in common are the strong stories that come with their products. The general emphasis on ‘local’ and ‘authentic’ is particularly interesting when you take a look at visual styles. If you compare logos and websites, the bakery in Brooklyn looks a lot like that recently opened deli in North Amsterdam, or the bike shop in East London. Despite their best efforts to act local, most New Craftsmen share a common global understanding of style, expressed in their strategy, marketing or more apparent: their entrepreneurial identity.
In case you’re interested in a more funny take on the visual identities of the New Artisan Class, be sure to check out the hilarious Hipster Branding blog.
In de afgelopen jaren hebben we onderzoek gedaan naar het fenomeen stadverlaters. In dit rapport kijken we naar hun drijfveren en de kansen die deze trend biedt voor het platteland.
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