Maximalist design is forecast to return as personalization challenges bland minimalism

Maximalism is described as making a strong comeback, with more expressive and individualized design expected to gain popularity in homes and cars. Cars are framed as a way to express personal taste, although combinations such as a green body with brown seats have become so recognizable that they can feel like a standard visual template rather than a unique choice.

A rose-metallic car is being specified as an intentionally unconventional alternative. The broader argument is not for maximalism over minimalism, but for quality over poor design: Jony Ive and Japanese design are cited as examples of thoughtful minimalism, while simplified, impersonal imitations are rejected.