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Trending: Hipster Edition

by Gina Angie on 03/28/2012 | 1 Minute Read

While its popularity and queues fluctuate, the hipster label has an identifiable style. The word sometimes has a negative stigma but it doesn't seem to be stopping the trend.

This is how Urban Dictionary (adversely) describes a hipster: "A individual who prides themselves on what they perceive to be their "unique" sense of style and entertainment. They can usually be identified by their skinny jeans, love of nostalgic items, thick rimmed glasses, and their smug sense of superiority. A conversation with a "hipster" will usually entail of obscure bands, designers, and politicians..."

If you prefer a visual (as well has humorous) description watch this clip from Portlandia, check out LATFH.com or this someecard describing the term.

In the design world we have seen brands like PBR become a stereotype that defines a hipster. There is also a site dedicated to redesigning popular brands into hipster brands.

 

This week we decided to feature recent package designs that also connect with the hipster trend. In packaging, the hipster esthetic is in the typography, iconography, minimalistic style, and vintage themes. While you may have already written off the term, these packages are quite popular on our site and should be appreciated for their quality design

Grady's Cold Brew

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Mac and Ninny Paper Co

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Vivitar Ultra Wide and Slims

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Izola Candles

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The Soap & Paper Factory: The Bella Collection

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Student Spotlight : Boxer Lager

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Before & After: Schwinn Packaging (Oldie but goodie)

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Izola Shoe Brush

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Student Spotlight: ODIN Grooming Essential Kit

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Upton's: Packaging From Natural Products Expo West

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Student Spotlight: Curious Mixture Absinthe

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Bocanegra

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Few Spirits

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Austin Eastciders Gold Top

03 19 12 Cider5

Steveston Wine Co. Concept

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Hilliard’s Beer

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Student Spotlight: Schwarz Wald

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Swoon (Oldie but goodie)

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Student Spotlight: Transcendental Toddy Concept

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Restoration Hardware Baby & Child

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Student Spotlight: Ipswich Brewing Co.

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Molly's Milk Truck

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Concept Redesign: Grown Up Soda

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And because hipsters appreciate retro packaging...

Vintage Packaging: Collection of Cigarette Packs

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80s-themed General Mills Packaging

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