Worked example · Northbound

Northbound

RootsInvisible · these never change
Purpose

people own fewer, better things — and stop dressing for an algorithm.

Without us: A £12 hat off the internet that falls apart by winter.

Belief

They say: you need a new drop every fortnight to stay relevant.

constant drops are a confession that last month's product wasn't good enough. We'd rather make one thing people keep for a decade.

Mission

the assumption that clothing is content — bought to be posted, not worn.

Pushing against: Disposable products, Hype and FOMO

Values
CraftRestraintHonesty

We don't run sales. Ever. It would mean the price was a lie to begin with.

TrunkWho the brand is
Audience

work hard, think too much, and want a weekend that isn't content.

Not for: want the logo to do the talking.

Positioning

We make one hat properly and don't pretend to have a range.

Instead of: A £12 hat off the internet.

Personality
DryObsessiveSteady
RebelInstitution
PlayfulSerious
WarmCool
LoudUnderstated
MateExpert
Voice

We make good hats and we answer our emails.

— the house sample. Everything should sound like this.

Rules: We use humour · We keep it to one line

BranchesHow it looks and sounds
Feels like
SunlitLived-inQuiet

The car park at the end of a long walk, everyone knackered and pleased with themselves.

Identity
MinimalMaximal
MutedSaturated
NostalgicFuturistic
SoftSharp
Ink
#1F2421
Ground
#EFEEE7
Accent
#3D6A8F

Type: Grotesque, plain

LeavesWhat people actually see
Touchpoints
PackagingWebsiteHats & merch
Get right first

Packaging.

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