Well Crafted: Analyzing Greater Baltimore Craft Beer Labels; A Content Analysis and Label Design Project
dc.contributor.advisor | Rhee, Megan | |
dc.contributor.advisor | Keohane, Jennifer | |
dc.contributor.author | Laumann, Matthew | |
dc.contributor.department | University of Baltimore. Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences | |
dc.contributor.program | University of Baltimore. Master of Fine Arts in Integrated Design | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2025-06-10T17:39:33Z | |
dc.date.available | 2025-06-10T17:39:33Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2025-05 | |
dc.description | M.F.A. -- The University of Baltimore, 2025 | |
dc.description | Thesis submitted to the Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences of The University of Baltimore in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Fine Arts in Integrated Design | |
dc.description.abstract | Witty names, pop culture references, vibrant colors, intricate illustrations, tasteful typography, whimsical copy—craft breweries have distinguished themselves in the beer market through creative packaging and label design. When it comes to craft beer, what’s on the can or bottle matters as much as what’s inside. Craft beer labels are more than just utilitarian packaging—they are miniature canvases for storytelling and design that reflect a brewery’s personality, tone, and regional identity. A strong sense of place is central to the craft beer industry, with breweries anchoring their brands to local names, landmarks, geography, people, and historical elements. This study conducts a content analysis of craft beer packaging from Baltimore-based breweries to examine how they visually represent Baltimore and communicate their regional identity. | |
dc.format.extent | 86 leaves | |
dc.format.mimetype | application/pdf | |
dc.genre | theses | |
dc.identifier | doi:10.13016/m2dgaq-lzdi | |
dc.identifier.other | UB_2025_Laumann_M | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/11603/38800 | |
dc.language.iso | en_US | |
dc.rights | This item may be protected under Title 17 of the U.S. Copyright Law. It is made available by The University of Baltimore for non commercial research and educational purposes. | |
dc.subject | content-analysis | |
dc.subject | craft beer community | |
dc.subject | craft beer movement | |
dc.subject | design process | |
dc.subject | beer label design | |
dc.subject | design | |
dc.subject | graphic design | |
dc.subject | Baltimore, Maryland | |
dc.subject | Greater Baltimore | |
dc.subject | University of Baltimore Centennial | |
dc.title | Well Crafted: Analyzing Greater Baltimore Craft Beer Labels; A Content Analysis and Label Design Project | |
dc.type | Text |