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Perpetual Adaptation

Obsessed with aesthetics, society embarks on the eternal makeover

Implications - Consumers still place tremendous importance on aesthetics, despite the existence of campaigns championing inner beauty over physical attractiveness and product functionality over external design. Makeovers of every kind run the gamut, with everything from iconic cartoons to plane interiors receiving generous revamps. Technology, especially, is an area in which the continual search for aesthetic betterment seems never-ending.

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6 Examples, 54 Related: 1,195,967 Total Clicks

Date Range: Jul 09 - Sep 10

Trending: V. Hot

Consumer Insight Topics: Pop Culture Tech Fashion Mobile Marketing Cosmetics Branding

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Retro Barbie Makeovers - Chrome Hearts Barbie Collaboration Will Rock Your World

SCORE 6

Warm 37,291 Clicks Pub: Apr 6, 10

Retro Barbie Makeovers

Chrome Hearts Barbie Collaboration Will Rock Your World

The collaboration between Barbie and Chrome Hearts definitely has everyone’s head turned. Decked out in Chrome Hearts gear, the 12 individual dolls are over three feet tall, with their hair done up by… [More]

Pimpin' Plane Makeovers - The BMW Aircraft Interior Reaches a New Altitude of Decadence

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Warm 22,600 Clicks Pub: Apr 22, 10

Pimpin' Plane Makeovers

The BMW Aircraft Interior Reaches a New Altitude of Decadence

In case you can't stand to be in the air for hours without being reminded of your favorite German made car, never fear--the introduction of the BMW aircraft interior should settle your nerves. Contracted… [More]

Super Smartphone Upgrades - The iPhone OS 4.0 Gives Your Favorite Device Some Extra Muscle

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Warm 6,254 Clicks Pub: Apr 9, 10

Super Smartphone Upgrades

The iPhone OS 4.0 Gives Your Favorite Device Some Extra Muscle

Just like your Honda Civic, every once in a while your mobile phone needs a little kick. The iPhone OS 4.0 is sure to take your smartphone experience to the next level. Recently introduced by Steve Jobs,… [More]

$6,000 Laptops - Colorware Stealth Macbook Pro Gets a Matte Black Makeover

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Warm 32,474 Clicks Pub: Jul 1, 09

$6,000 Laptops

Colorware Stealth Macbook Pro Gets a Matte Black Makeover

Dramatic lighting aside, the images of this $6,000 Colorware Stealth MacBook Pro are amazing. With a full matte black finish, the MacBook Pro's backlit keys feel far more sinister. There will only be… [More]

8-Bit Album Makeovers - Sound of Design Creates Digital Versions of Classic Album Covers

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Average 18,814 Clicks Pub: Jul 22, 10

8-Bit Album Makeovers

Sound of Design Creates Digital Versions of Classic Album Covers

Classic album covers from popular bands have been redesigned by Sound of Design. Typical artists such as Nirvana, Pink Floyd and Kiss have had their most popular albums presented in a digital prototype,… [More]

Superhero Makeovers - Ame-Comi Figures are a New Take on Comic Book Heroes

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Warm 38,991 Clicks Pub: Jan 7, 10

Superhero Makeovers

Ame-Comi Figures are a New Take on Comic Book Heroes

For decades, the superhero/comic book character figure industry had a pretty basic type of collectible figure -- the action figure. Over the past several years, an artistic revolution has taken place and… [More]