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Illustration by Grace Vali
Mirror, Mirror Society is inundated with impossible standards of beauty that feeds physical insecurities. Accepting our appearance is a reminder to avoid the never-ending pursuit of physical perfection and to focus on inward strengths.
Illustration by Grace Vali
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.
Illustration by Grace Vali
Temporary Technology The insatiable thirst for the latest electronics is encouraged by the throw away nature of consumer society. The increasingly short lifetime of today’s electronics drives us to fiend for the latest tech.
Illustration by Grace Vali
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.
Illustration by Grace Vali
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.
Illustration by Grace Vali
The Great Outdoors Gaining and maintaining access into what is largely an exclusive lifestyle drives people to consume excessive ridiculous outdoor leisure equipment.
Illustration by Grace Vali
Your Cart is Full The increased ease of online shopping has accelerated consumers purchasing habits. People are overwhelmed with packaged products that creates a constant staircase of deliveries, continuing the endless need to consume.
Illustration by Grace Vali
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.
Illustration by Grace Vali
Fitness Flop Exercise regimes can be difficult to maintain consistently if 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.
Illustration by Grace Vali
Algorithm Mania Consumerist desires happen upon consumers subconsciously as they go about their day through digital algorithms. They impact our daily lives by influencing our choices in subtle ways.

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