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The Research desk · Founding edition

A clearer picture of tattooing.

Original research into the economics, working lives and future of the tattoo industry.

The Industry Census

Four perspectives: tattoo artists, studio owners, manufacturers and suppliers, and tattoo consumers. Participation will be voluntary. Consent, privacy safeguards and methodology will be published before collection opens.

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The State of the Tattoo Industry

Our planned annual report will include findings, methodology and limitations. No research findings have been published yet.