Cowbag
Creative
London · Member since Mar 2007
1,973Published Articles
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To come - did not want to write something glib so I'll sit on this for a bit (not literally).
Featured Ideas
Redneck Spoof Commercials
Brad Pitt (Imposter)'s Beer Lies ViralRedneck Spoof Commercials — Opportunity to create humorous and/or irreverent ads that poke fun at established marketing techniques and celebrity endorsements.
Radioactive Art
The Radiology Art Project Uses Neon CT Scans of Toys and FoodDigital Art Reinvention — The artisan community is embracing new techniques and unconventional means to redefine the meaning of digital art.
Viral Political Pranks
Barack Obama Rolling (Like Rick Rolling)Viral Political Pranks — Opportunity for humor to engage and educate younger generations on political issues and candidates.
Baby Do Stuff
Teach Your Baby to Mix You a Drink or Fix Your CarParenting Humor — Opportunity for companies to create mischievous and humorous products that appeal to consumers with babies.
Tattoos of Classic Video Games
Permanent Pacman Ink for Extreme(ly Nerdy) GamersRise of Nerdy Gaming Tattoos — There is a growing trend of people getting tattoos inspired by classic video games like Pacman, creating opportunities for tattoo artists specializing in nerdy designs.
Teddy Bear Evolution (UPDATE)
Biological Studies in Frightening Felted WoolFelted Wool Sculptures — Opportunity for artists and designers to explore innovative techniques and create unique sculptures using felted wool.
Flying Carpet
3D Rug For Maximum LoungingMultidimensional Furniture — Designing furniture that is more than just functional, but adds comfort, attraction, and fun.
Drawing with Bacteria
Art on AgarMicroorganism Art — Opportunities for artists to create visually stunning art using different species of bacteria and fungus.
Fashion Crutches With Matching Bags
Lemon Aid CrutchesGlamorous Crutches — Opulent fabrics and stylish designs are making crutches a fashionable accessory.
Cosplay Wrestling
Kaiju Puts Japanese Movie Monsters in the RingCosplay Wrestling — Creating entertainment experiences that combine elements of cosplay and professional wrestling, appealing to fans of both genres.
Disco-Dancing Robots
Get Down With These Choreographed R2-D2sRobot Choreography — The trend of creating choreographed robotic performances can lead to new opportunities for entertainment and advertising, such as incorporating robotic dancers at events or in music videos.
Morbid Disco Decor
Badass Skull-Shaped Glitter BallsMorbid Disco Decor — Creating unique and unusual home decor options using alternative aesthetics, such as skull-shaped glitter balls, can appeal to consumers looking for unconventional design choices.Q&A with Cowbag
What is unique that's not in your bio?
I wrote so many tattoo trends I ended up getting one on my birthday in 2008.
How do you define cool?
You can't define cool - that's it's definition.
What is your secret to uncovering trends?
Don't be sacred of offending people or that you have to be safe - always look for your own trends and news. Don't always rely on discoveries from other sites but hunt down your own. A great example of this (if I say so myself) is my tattoo or cupcake trends - amongst my most viewed. Find what inspires YOU - be it a piece of street art or amazing bakery - take it as your spring board and go discover. Always think about how you can build on it, or make it that little bit more funny or even more sick and twisted.
What do you enjoy most about Trend Hunter?
It is hard proof / fact that every single day creative brilliance is created for the World to share and enjoy. Also a merry band of people from around the World meet in this one place to share ideas and news. People from all background who would never meet in real life. That ROCKS!
What is your favorite trend?
Please don't make me choose - it changes daily as it indeed should!
What are your tips for writing a juicy post?
Always think about how you can build on it, or make it that little bit more funny or even more sick and twisted. Never be scared of offending people.
How do you reset to be creative?
My best piece of advice is if you can't do it you just can't do it. If you have to step away from yourself for a few days just do it. I know when I am in bad creative zones so do things overtly offline / creative like go horse riding, visiting Dungeness Nuclear Power Station or just walking the dog on the beach.
am not a snob - I will do ANYTHING from reading a children's book (Enid Blyton is great for inspiration) to going to an art gallery.
What inspires or excites you?
Heartbreak was particularly inspiring - apparently you can see that dark period in my trends portfolio.
Predict something awesome for 2020?
I think (fear) children will be taught online. Awesome but not great.
Author Categories
Prison Replication Inns
Edible Pop Star Treats
Fishy Fundraising
Fugitive Holiday Documentaries
Film-Inspired Paste-Ups
Whistleblowing Elf Tweets
Metal Band Mixing Apps
Album-Inspired Art
Subversive Cake Snapshots
Crowdsourced Art Shows
Edible Horror Movies
Cake Harvests
Album Art Shows
Musical Art Shows
Limited Edition Art Stores
Artistic Film Competitions
Subtlemobing
Bad Contestant Haircuts
Online Pantomime Planning
Elderly Yoga Masters
Amphibian Taxidermy
Movie Monster Costumes
Noseless Celebrities
Ancient Automobile Photographs
Full-Face Tattoos
Unisex Body Painting
Explosive Body Art
Macho Olympics
Cutevertising for Conservation
Knitted Cigarette Packs
Cheerleader Photodocumentaries
'Tomb Raider' Gardens
Grilliant Ink Designs
Celebrating Bad Hair
Tragic Tattoos
