Knoxville officially became The Maker City this year.
With generous support from the City of Knoxville and the inspired brand identity gifted to the City by local firm Designsensory, we have claimed Knoxville’s place on the national maker stage.
Read the full post to celebrate all we've accomplished together in The Maker City!
The Mayor's Maker Council Presents, The Maker City. A monthly section in Blank Newspaper, written by The Maker City for the maker community of Knoxville. This month, we're proud to display our new mark, part of a generous brand package gifted by Designsensory to the City of Knoxville. We're sharing highlights from our 2017 Maker City Summit and giving you a preview of what we have in store for the future.
Visit this panel and more at The Maker City Summit, happening all-day at The Mill & Mine in Knoxville. Also joining Andrew on this panel are:
Joseph Nother | Designsensory/PopFizz presents
Your brand identity is what makes you more than a business in the mind of your customer. It forms a bond between what they believe and why you’re the right choice for them. Whether you find it a daunting task or an exciting adventure, going from “big idea” to tangible brand is a process, and JosephNother of Designsensory is here to guide you through it. He’ll be sharing of his 20+ years of experience as a design, business, and marketing practitioner, with best practices tailored to makers taking the leap into personal branding and entrepreneurship.
Ilana Preuss, Founder | Recast City LLC presents
Knoxville intends to be THE Maker City and Ilana Preuss, Founder of Recast City, will be leading the discussion on strategies to make that happen. Ever thought about taking your homemade products to the next level? Have questions about how your studio or workshop can grow in this evolving landscape of Knoxville?
