Illustration of a cat on textured paper

@catatudeberlin

– a Berlin-based yoga studio with a purrpose.
Collaborating with local animal shelters, Catatude offers a unique experience as well as the opportunity to make a difference and contribute to animal welfare (foster, adopt, donate).

During this project, I worked on developing brand concepts, including:

  1. 01 purpose
  2. 02 target audience
  3. 03 market research
  4. 04 mission, vision, values, positioning
  5. 05 logo and visual elements design
Yoga
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Yoga with a purrpose.

Catatude exists to offer a space and unique experience where yoga and the therapeutic companionship of cats come together. This purpose-driven blend serves to:

  • Tackle unnecessary stress in our lives
  • Aid in reducing the number of animals in shelters and encourage adoptions
  • Support the funding needs of animal shelters
Woman squatting in a yoga pose
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For yoga enthusiasts.

This primary group is likely to be drawn by the novelty of practising yoga with cats and the relaxing environment cats can provide.

  • Age: 20-50
  • Location: Berlin
  • Job: varied, possibly with high-stress jobs
  • Income: medium to high
  • Lifestyle: health-conscious and active
  • They feel demotivated by repetitive fitness routines and/or would like to incorporate something new and fun into their yoga practice as well as to enjoy the presence of cats
  • They value experiences more than materialistic things
  • They often struggle with anxiety and would likely attend classes during weekends or after work hours as a form of exercise and relaxation
Photograph of a woman holding a kitten and kissing its neck
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For cat lovers and those considering adopting.

This primary group is likely to be drawn by the novelty of practising yoga with cats and the relaxing environment cats can provide.

  • Age: 20-60
  • Location: Berlin
  • Job: varied, possibly with high-stress jobs
  • Income: medium to high
  • Lifestyle: comfortable, possibly introverted
  • They are uncertain about adopting a cat due to their living situation and responsibilities but still want to have a chance to interact with cats, assess their compatibility with felines, and to enjoy a relaxing yoga session
  • They feel that job pressures occasionally lead to burnout, nudging them to seek rejuvenating activities post-work or on weekends
  • They are interested in finding activities that align with her introverted nature and love for animals
Photograph of a woman cradling a golden retriever puppy
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For animal welfare supporters.

People who support animal shelters and the work they do would appreciate a business that collaborates with these institutions. They may come for the yoga, the cats, or simply to support a good cause.

  • Age: 20-65
  • Location: Berlin
  • Job: : varied, many in the nonprofit sector
  • Income: medium to high
  • Lifestyle: : environmentally conscious and animal-loving
  • They are disappointed with businesses that don't prioritise sustainability or animal welfare and eager to see businesses and nonprofits collaborating more closely
  • They value transparency and want to understand the impact of their contributions
  • They are interested in finding experiences and supporting businesses that collaborate with animal shelters, promote animal welfare, and sustainability 
TODO
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Global yoga trends.

  • The global yoga market was valued at $105.9 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $177.6 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 9%
  • While North America dominates market share, the Asia-Pacific region is expected to grow the fastest, with a CAGR of 10.8%
  • Traditional offline yoga courses led the market in 2019, but online yoga courses are gaining traction
TODO
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Yoga trends in Germany.

  • As of 2022, around 3.3 million Germans said that they often do yoga, his was the highest figure since 2018 and an increase of 0.2 million compared with the year before
  • Germany boasts 4,382 yoga studios, with Berlin leading the charge having 271 studios, followed by Hamburg and Munich, each with 144. Together, these cities make up 16% of the country&aspo;s yoga market share
  • Yoga studios with animals, despite their unique appeal, remain a niche offering