# Coffee Shop Design Studios artlessinc's Office is a Cafe and Branding Studio Hybrid By Jana Pijak | Published 2017-06-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/branding-studio References: [spoon-tamago](http://www.spoon-tamago.com/2017/05/23/artless-tea-coffee-nakameguro/) & [artless.co.jp](http://www.artless.co.jp/) Branding studio artlessinc. is not only known for its inspiring design projects, but is also the collective behind an artisanal tea and coffee house in Harajuku, Japan. The [hybrid coffee shop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-next-agency1) offers a range of handcrafted beverages, and is home to accompanying gallery and office spaces. This branding office and coffee shop hybrid targets Millennials with an appreciation for both design, and coffee that is delicious, authentic, and local. Furthermore, the [unique cafe in Japan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-bottle-coffee-cafe) features art displays curated by Shun Kawakami, artlessinc's studio director, with exhibitions changing every few weeks. Reflective of Millennials' appreciation for engaging workplaces, this office encourages creativity with a [hybrid cafe space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banda-agency-kyiv) that allows designers to reset in between projects. Overall, the hybrid design studio and cafe celebrate Japanese tradition, and bring it to life through contemporary design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Coffee Shop Design Studios:** Bringing together artisanal coffee shops and design studios to create unique workspaces that inspire creativity. - **Branded Cafe Concepts:** Developing innovative branded cafe concepts that target the interest of Millennials and showcase the values of the business through design. - **Office and Gallery Spaces:** Combining office and gallery spaces with coffee shops to create a dynamic and creative environment for designers and clients. ### Who This Affects Most - **Branding and Design:** Opportunities for branding and design firms to extend their services and showcase their expertise by opening hybrid coffee shop design studios. - **Hospitality:** Creating unique branded cafe concepts and coffee shop design studios that cater to the interests of Millennials looking for unique and engaging workspaces. - **Art and Culture:** Opportunities for art and culture organizations to partner with coffee shop design studios by curating exhibits and events that align with the brand values and design aesthetic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interaction-Based Japanese Cafe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-bottle-coffee-3.md) - [Spaciously Modern City Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brandor-coffee.md) - [Pared-Back Coffee Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-bottle-coffee-shop1.md) - [Redesigned Hybrid Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-office1.md) - [Reimagined Hybrid Workspace Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mason-studio-2.md) - [Cross-Influence Fusion Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/challe-caf.md) - [Japan-Inspired Hybrid Bakeries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milan-bakery.md) - [Retro Japanese-Inspired Cafe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postcard-bakery.md) - [Minimal Coffee Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-bottle-coffee-shinsaibashi.md)