# Manta Ray Sculptures Mercedes-Benz Aesthetics No. 2 Takes Inspiration from Marine Life By Matt Ho | Published 2011-01-10 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-benz-aesthetics References: [notcot](http://www.notcot.com/archives/2011/01/mercedes-aesthetics-no-2.php) & [www3.mercedes-benz](http://www3.mercedes-benz.com/mbcom_v4/xx/cls/de.html) An incredible sculpture called the [Mercedes-Benz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-concept-vehicle) Aesthetics No. 2 was recently unveiled by car manufacturing giants Mercedes-Benz. The Mercedes-Benz Aesthetics No. 2 is an extremely slick [concept sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milan-design-week-2025) that made its debut at the Detroit Auto Show. The designers behind this piece have taken inspiration from a [manta ray](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giorgetti-maserati-edition), which brings flow and fluidity to its design. The Mercedes-Benz Aesthetics No. 2 is just a prototype skeleton so far, but imagine how awesome this automobile will look! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Bio-inspired Designs:** The popularity of Mercedes-Benz Aesthetics No. 2 may inspire other industries to create bio-inspired designs. - **Sustainable Materials:** The Mercedes-Benz Aesthetics No. 2 could encourage the auto industry to create more sustainable cars using recycled and eco-friendly materials. - **Virtual Launches:** In the future, virtual launches such as the Mercedes-Benz Aesthetics No. 2 could become a new norm for industries to showcase their products without the need for physical events. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Industry:** The Mercedes-Benz Aesthetics No. 2 opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the automotive industry to incorporate natural inspiration in their product design. - **Design Industry:** The Mercedes-Benz Aesthetics No. 2 showcases how industrial design can be inspired by nature, opening opportunities for other industries to use nature as inspiration in their product designs. - **Event Industry:** The Mercedes-Benz Aesthetics No. 2 presents a new way to showcase products without the need for physical events, leading to disruptive innovation opportunities in the event industry for virtual launches. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plane-Inspired Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-concept-vehicle.md) - [Art Deco Show-Car Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-iconic.md) - [Dynamic Silhouette Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-dresscode-concept.md) - [Ultra-Futuristic Modern Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-vision-oneeleven.md) - [Luxury Sea Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-horizons.md) - [Life-Sized Car Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benedict-radcliffe-1.md) - [Stylish Concept Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-cla.md) - [Sculpted Two-Door Coupes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-cle-coupe.md) - [Sea Life-Inspired Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giorgetti-maserati-edition.md)