The Panther Motorcycle
Alex Covert — October 3, 2008 — Autos
Artist, cat lover and custom chopper designer Byron Hemmes has made an awesome black panther bike. Yep, he put a giant fiberglass puma on top of a motorcycle frame, painted it black and wants just $567,000 for it.
Who wouldn't jump at a deal like that? Hemmes is in talks with Jaguar about cross-branding the motorcycle.
Implications - Animals and vehicles are two combinations that go well together because they tend to imply speed and power. With definitions such as horsepower and car names such as Jaguar, combining animals and autos has become a big marketing strategy in car marketing. With a literal interpretation such as this panther motorcycle, it's truly apparent that an automobile's beastly connotations is a big selling point, both visually and in terms of performance.
Who wouldn't jump at a deal like that? Hemmes is in talks with Jaguar about cross-branding the motorcycle.
Implications - Animals and vehicles are two combinations that go well together because they tend to imply speed and power. With definitions such as horsepower and car names such as Jaguar, combining animals and autos has become a big marketing strategy in car marketing. With a literal interpretation such as this panther motorcycle, it's truly apparent that an automobile's beastly connotations is a big selling point, both visually and in terms of performance.
Trend Themes
1. Animal-motif Vehicles - A trend of combining animal and vehicle elements for unique and bold designs that appeal to consumers looking for standout products.
2. Cross-branding - A trend of collaborating with unrelated brands to create unique and eye-catching products that appeal to multiple customer bases.
3. Literal Interpretation - A trend of taking idiomatic expressions and translating them into tangible designs to create visually stunning products that grab people's attention.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - Automakers can leverage the trend of animal-motif vehicles to attract customers looking for unique designs and experiences that set them apart from the crowd.
2. Fashion - Fashion brands can cross-brand with automotive companies to create clothing and accessories collections that appeal to car enthusiasts and animal lovers alike.
3. Art - Visual artists can use the trend of literal interpretation to create works that turn idiomatic expressions into tangible designs, generating buzz and exposure for their art.
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