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Artistic
Auto
Vehicles become utilized as a canvas for urban-inspired artistic expression.
Trend
What is the Artistic Auto trend?
Artistic Auto: Car culture is fanatical in itself, which is something that artists are using to their advantage by transforming vehicles into literal works of art. As mediums like graffiti and urban art gain mainstream acceptance, the re-conceptualization of the ordinary as abstract is garnering the attention of consumers for being familiar, but also distinctly original.
Trend themes
Themes within the Artistic Auto trend
Three behaviours holding the trend togetherVehicle Art
Artists are using vehicles as a canvas for urban-inspired artistic expression aiming to create visually captivating designs on a familiar medium.
Personalization
Google is personalizing their self-driving vehicles by collaborating with local artists to create a unique and significant experience for the consumers.
3D Printing
Ioan Florea's 3D-printed Gran Torino shows the potential of using additive manufacturing technologies to create innovative automobiles with striking designs.
Industry implications
What the Artistic Auto trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookArt and Design Industry
Art and design industry professionals can explore the possibility of utilizing vehicles as a canvas for their customers, creating unique and artful designs that reflect their consumers' personalities.
Automotive Industry
The automotive industry may consider employing emerging technologies such as 3D printing for car production to create unique designs and distinctive brand identity.
Tech Industry
The tech industry can venture into the self-driving market by incorporating personalized features for consumers, like local art, in their product design, increasing customer engagement and loyalty.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Artistic Auto
Trend score 4.1 out of 10, from popularity 57%, activity 57%, freshness 8%.
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Evidence
Examples of the Artistic Auto trend
4 featured examples from Feb 4, 2014 to Nov 12, 2015Viral Kitty Supercars
DJ Deadmau5's Nyan Cat Ferrari is Getting Noticed
Luxury car manufacturers could offer vinyl wrapping options or partner with pop culture influencers to create limited edition designs to appeal to a younger, meme-savvy demographi…
Doodled Autonomous Autos
Local Artists Use Drawings to Personalize Google's New Self-Driving Cars
Companies manufacturing autonomous vehicles can collaborate with local artists to create personalized and community-inspired designs for their cars.
3D-Printed Muscle Cars
This 3D Printed Gran Torino is a Scary Looking Muscle Car
The use of 3D printing in the automotive industry could disrupt traditional manufacturing methods and lead to more efficient and customizable production processes.
World Cup Vehicle Makeovers
MINI Unveiled Its Paceman GoalCooper for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil
The automotive industry can explore opportunities to create specialized vehicles for sports enthusiasts, like the MINI Paceman GoalCooper.