# Monsoon-Inspired Autos Staple Design's Kia Soul Decals Evoke the Weather By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-09-03 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staple-design-kia-soul References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2009/09/staple-design-x-kia-soul-rain-camo/) & [slamxhype](http://slamxhype.com/art-design/jeff-staple-x-kia-soul-rain-camo/) Design and cars are two of my favorite things, let alone things to write about. At long last the two have met in a glorious union that is STAPLE DESIGN and [Kia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kia-ev9-advntr-and-pv5-wkndr-concepts), who have collaborated to produce one awesome product. Take Kia’s budget-friendly Soul and put STAPLE DESIGN’s “Rain Camo” (inspired by rainy days in New York City) decal on the outside, and you have 100% cool. Even cooler still, the car is going on a tour across the U.S. of A. featuring four days of free, live music by well known artists. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Weather-inspired Decals:** Opportunity for creating decals inspired by different weather patterns and elements to personalize vehicles. - **Collaboration Between Design and Automobile Industries:** Potential for partnerships between design companies and automobile manufacturers to create unique and eye-catching vehicle designs. - **Branded Touring Events:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to organize touring events featuring branded vehicles and live music performances. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** Opportunity for the automotive industry to explore new collaborations with design companies and incorporate unique graphic designs onto their vehicles. - **Graphic Design:** Potential for graphic design industry to expand into automotive sector by creating custom decals and designs for vehicles. - **Music and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for the music and entertainment industry to partner with automobile manufacturers and organize branded touring events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Special-Edition Collab Luxury Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirit-of-ecstussy.md) - [Generative Art-Wrapped Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaoru-tanaka.md) - [Sneaker Tag-Inspired Car Keys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kicks-key.md) - [Surf and Track Hatchbacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-and-deus-ex-machin.md) - [Collaboration Fashion Designer Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-aygo-x-undercover.md) - [Adventurous Off-Road EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kia-ev9-advntr-and-pv5-wkndr-concepts.md) - [Dynamic Auto Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-k4-hatchback.md) - [Futuristic Grand Tourers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-turismo.md) - [Pop Artist-Designed Auction Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/850i-xdrive-gran-coupe.md)