<!-- canonical: https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-chmela-dont-judge-people-by-their-appearance -->
<!-- robots: noindex -->

# Anatomical Maxims
Peter Chmela Warns You Not to Judge People by Their Appearance

By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-05-01 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-chmela-dont-judge-people-by-their-appearance
References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2009/05/01/dont-judge-people-according-to-their-appearance-by-peter-chmela/) & [thingsihavelearnedinmylife](http://thingsihavelearnedinmylife.com/sentence/typography/dont-judge-people-according-their-appearance)

Look at these images by Peter Chmela closely. Do you see anything unusual? These photos are part of a typography set called 'Don't Judge People According to Their Appearance.'

I think it's quite clever that Peter Chmela chose to use close-ups of different parts of the body to illustrate the collection's idea. Check out some other [unique maxims](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam) and [typography sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/what-are-you-looking-at) below.

**Implications** - The rise of individualism in pop culture has led to increased awareness of others' distinct traits. This photo shoot uses close-ups of different body parts to illustrate the importance we place on our appearance. Creative professionals can take advantage of this opportunity by using [close-up photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji) to make incisive social statements.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.6/10
- Popularity: 61% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers)

## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Rise-of-individualism:** The rise of individualism in pop culture has led to increased awareness of others' distinct traits.
- **Close-up-photography:** Creative professionals can take advantage of this opportunity by using close-up photography to make incisive social statements.
- **Body-positivity:** This photo shoot uses close-ups of different body parts to illustrate the importance we place on our appearance.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Fashion:** Fashion industry can explore body positivity and incorporate close-up photography to challenge stereotypes and promote diversity.
- **Advertising:** The advertising industry can leverage close-up photography to create impactful campaigns that challenge traditional beauty standards and promote inclusivity.
- **Art:** Artists can utilize close-up photography to create thought-provoking visuals that comment on societal perceptions of beauty and identity.

## Related on Trend Hunter

- [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md)
- [Monochromatic Cosmetic Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmetic-clinic.md)
- [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md)
- [Health Object Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice.md)
- [Truth-Forward Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ordinary-x-uncommon.md)
- [Unretouched Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-reimagine-beauty.md)
- [Warped Dynamic New-Gen Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vern-morph-and-form.md)
- [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md)
- [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md)
