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Algorithm Mania
Consumerist desires happen upon consumers subconsciously as they go about their day through digital algorithms. They impact daily lives by influencing our choices in subtle ways.
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Conscious Consumer
Large corporations feed into our wants, dominating the consumer market. However, consumers can also maintain ethical shopping habits by purchasing from small local businesses and repairing items to support the community.
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Fashion Victim
The quest to have the latest fashion and produce the best appearance is encouraged by consumerist needs. This manifests itself through a bottomless closet eyeing the latest microtrend inspired clothing.
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Fitness Flop
Exercise regimes can be difficult to maintain consistently making if our good intentions are based on succumbing to the notion of the perfect fit self. Treadmills can get repurposed when exercise plans are a fad which results in lack of interest.... More
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Green Wash it Away
Many products labeled as biodegradable are not necessarily environmentally safe. The claim of environmental responsibility appeals to consumers when instead many of these objects will never decay.
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Mind Renovations
In order to keep up with the latest aesthetics, some obsess over their home improvements. This can cause undue stress and urge consumers to go over their budget making unnecessary adjustments to their home.
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Temporary Technology
The insatiable thirst for the latest electronics is encouraged by the throw away nature of our consumer society. The increasingly short lifetime of today’s electronics drives us to fiend for the latest tech.
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The Great Outdoors
Gaining and maintaining access into what is largely an exclusive lifestyle drives people to consume excessive ridiculous outdoor leisure equipment.
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Your Cart is Full
The increased ease of online shopping has accelerated consumers purchasing habits. People are getting products delivered to their homes in a constant staircase of deliveries, continuing the endless need to consume.
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Grace Vali
“"Materialistic Cravings" explores the rise of intertwining desire and consumerism, questioning the attraction towards goods and services that do not always meet our needs. Synthesizing desire with...” [More]