Giant Makeup Compact?
Bianca — May 17, 2008 — Pop Culture
It's incredible how different the world looks from an aerial perspective, which is why Google Earth is so fascinating. The satellite photos pick up the neatest things, like this giant grid of pastel coloured rectangles.
The image from 5°5'28.85"S 81°7'36.44"W, near Paita in Peru, looks like an enormous makeup palette. What is it really? Who knows, but it's more fun to pretend this the beauty station of the secret world of giants.
Implications - Many of today's consumers are easily entertained and amused by visual misconceptions or illusions. Businesses that strive to provide these consumers with unusual or peculiar concepts to stimulate them mentally will benefit in very large ways. Consumers will flock to excitingly unusual qualities and false misrepresentations.
The image from 5°5'28.85"S 81°7'36.44"W, near Paita in Peru, looks like an enormous makeup palette. What is it really? Who knows, but it's more fun to pretend this the beauty station of the secret world of giants.
Implications - Many of today's consumers are easily entertained and amused by visual misconceptions or illusions. Businesses that strive to provide these consumers with unusual or peculiar concepts to stimulate them mentally will benefit in very large ways. Consumers will flock to excitingly unusual qualities and false misrepresentations.
Trend Themes
1. Visual Misconceptions - Consumers are easily entertained and amused by optical illusions and misconceptions, offering businesses opportunities to provide unusual or peculiar concepts that stimulate them mentally.
2. Unusual Qualities - Businesses that provide excitingly unusual qualities and false misrepresentations will attract consumers who seek novelty and memorable experiences.
3. Alternative Perspectives - The fascination with satellite imagery and the unexpected sights discovered on platforms like Google Earth presents an opportunity for businesses in the visual media industry to tap into consumer intrigue by providing alternative perspectives and unique viewing experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment - Businesses in the entertainment industry can benefit from providing consumers with unique experiences through visual misconceptions and unconventional presentation styles.
2. Tourism - The fascination with unusual and unexpected sights discovered through satellite imagery presents an opportunity for the tourism industry to develop experiential packages that offer alternative perspectives and unique viewing experiences to attract visitors.
3. Media - The prevalence of satellite imagery and the interest it generates presents an opportunity for the media industry to offer alternative perspectives and unusual visual experiences to consumers who seek stimulating content beyond traditional news and entertainment sources.
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