Brandaptation

Porsche has maintained their design panache by branching out to other industries

Implications - Porsche celebrated their 60th anniversary this year, urging the world to examine how the luxury brand had retained its appeal over the decades. A crucial factor was their willingness to branch out of the car world and design for other industries. The ubiquity of the brand in everyday life help Porsche reign.

Trend Themes

  1. Brand Diversification — Porsche's willingness and success in designing for other industries demonstrates the importance of brand diversification to maintain appeal over decades.
  2. Crossover Innovation — Porsche's foray into unexpected product categories like gaming accessories, cigar storage, and yachts showcase the benefits of crossover innovation.
  3. Luxury Lifestyle Branding — Porsche's successful extension into the fashion industry with his and hers jackets and accessorizes and the creation of a cologne line illustrate the potential for a luxury lifestyle branding strategy.

Industry Implications

  1. Consumer Electronics — Porsche's successful launch of gaming accessories and cell phones underscores the potential for a luxury lifestyle branding strategy in the consumer electronics industry.
  2. Fashion — Porsche's foray into fashion with his and hers jackets and accessories demonstrates the potential for cross-industry collaboration and brand diversification in the fashion industry.
  3. Hospitality — Porsche's creation of a $70,000 champagne cellar for Veuve Clicquot highlights the potential for luxury lifestyle branding and cross-industry innovation in the hospitality industry.
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Featured Examples

Racing Shoes
Racing Shoes
Porsche 911 GT3 RS Nike Air Max Light
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His & Hers Porsche Fashion
His & Hers Porsche Fashion
Cayenne Jackets, Scarf and Hat
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Porsche Kitchen (UPDATE)
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Authentic Porsche Gaming
Authentic Porsche Gaming
Steering Wheel & Gear Stick
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Luxury Cigar Storage
Luxury Cigar Storage
Porsche Travel System Humidor
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Total Design White Out
Total Design White Out
Porsche Design Goes Bright White
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German Super Sled
German Super Sled
Porsche Kinderbob
If you're going to get your kid a sleigh, then you may as well upgrade to the Porsche Kinderbob. After all, you want to make sure little Johnny leaves all the other kids eating snow, and not vice versa,… MORE
$70,000 Champagne Cellars
$70,000 Champagne Cellars
Porsche for Veuve Clicquot: Vertical Limit
Created by Porsche Design exclusively for the Veuve Clicquot champagne house, the Vertical Limit is a stunning champagne cellar that keeps bottles at their proper temperature (12°C). It has a stainless… MORE
Yachts by Car Designer
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Fearless 68 From Porche Designs
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Luxuy Car Cologne
Luxuy Car Cologne
The Essence by Porsche Design
This is an example of what a well-established name can do for a company. The Porsche Design Group has given us a multitude of non-car products including fashion accessories, yachts, kitchens, cell phones,… MORE