Paint and Graphics commencing on R6 project

We're deep into the paint and graphics on the R6 restoration project. We've elected to keep the paint/graphics work in house due to the nature of the design process being so very interactive; which has raised an interesting observation of the 'industry'. Why are there so many bad bike designs being done out there? I'm sure one of the answers is that they're not "bad" - it's more a matter of taste or preference. I'd agree on some of the things we've seen, but let's face it- everyone thinks they can design a cool look. Heck, even I think that way sometime, but I'm running a business and my employees require me to be confident in our design and styling exercises. When I've looked at the number of bikes that have the same old graphics and the same old themes year after year, I wonder if they haven't seen anything they like better? Or maybe it's just a matter of the look they are being 'sold'. I'm of the firm opinion that we should always give the client what they want, but my job is to clearly help guide the process. If that means better flames and skulls, well, that's what we should do. But I think there are better alternatives and certainly better design aesthetics. Sure, we'll put our reputation on the line again and again by not going with the 'tried-and-true' looks, but let's see what happens when we roll out Speed Racer (and the revamped R6) later this year. More of the same? or 'what were they thinking?' - We'll soon find out.... as always, your comments are welcomed.