Our mission is to simplify engagement between businesses and individuals, and make it spark.
Locarie is an exclusive and immersive community curating content from quality indie businesses.
We believe that the experiences individuals share with indie businesses create lasting moments of collective happiness. At Locarie, we weave together the threads of these interactions, forming a community where shop owners and customers share in each other’s journeys and happiness.
Together, we seek to build a space that empowers businesses and individuals to connect, thrive and uplift one another.
There is nothing quite like the feeling of knowing that you are part of something. For us, it's those small, everyday interactions that build this sense of belonging - it's the morning chit-chat with our favourite baristas, who magically pours a bunny on your cappuccino, or the spark in the local baker's eyes when she excitedly introduces her latest creation, a scrumptious new Danish filled with Crème Brûlée. These seemingly trivial moments are the threads that weave the wonderful realisation of being part of a community.
But this is not easy, or at least - has not been made easy yet. As we navigated through our own experiences, we found that while these moments are cherished, they were not always easy to come by. It was daunting to dive into the vibrant life of our neighborhoods without a starting point, and even when we have some insight, the challenge of navigating through a tangle of information just to find a single store's updates can feel overwhelming. We thought to ourselves that it should not be this difficult.
Recognising this gap, we were inspired to create a platform that not only makes these interactions more accessible but also encourages a deeper, more personal engagement between local businesses and the people who love them. We envisioned a platform that wasn't just about locations but about the stories, the people, and the soul behind each indie business. A platform where the local artisan could showcase their latest masterpiece, where the neighbourhood florist could invite people for an impromptu floral art session, where every user could discover these experiences right at their fingertips.
Thus, Locarie was born out of a desire to celebrate independence and locality. We wish for it to be more than an app; it is a way for each of us to feel truly part of the ever-changing energies that form our communities. We are more than grateful for those who joined us on this journey. Whether you are a business owner looking to share your passion or a user eager to discover the hidden gems in your neighborhood, we are excited to grow and nurture this community together.
With Locarie, we aim to turn discoveries into connections, and connections into communities. We hope you love it as much as we do.
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Locarie’s co-founders, Krystal Lin and Tommy Yen
Locarie is created by Krystal Lin and Tommy Yen, passionate explorers of independent shops and long-time residents in London. The App is engineered by Yuanhui Qiu, a software architect with a love for clean, user-focused design and an appreciation for indie local businesses.
