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
Crystal Tattoos
Judi Dench Sparkling '007' At Quantum of Solace PremiereFilm-inspired Tattoos — Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing customized tattoo designs inspired by popular films to cater to the growing demand for unique and personalized body art.
Toddler-Themed Christmas Decor
The Teletubbies Christmas TreeToddler-Themed Christmas Decor — Opportunity to create holiday decorations that cater to young children's interests and preferences.
478-Carat Diamonds
Uncut Massive Gem Found in South AfricaLarge-Sized Diamonds — The trend of discovering large-sized diamonds presents opportunities for the gem and jewelry industry to innovate in cutting, polishing, and setting these precious stones.
Dejected, Dysfunctional & Dumped Love Hearts
BittersweetsRealistic Love Messages — A trend of creating love messages that are more realistic and true to life, appealing to those who have a cynical view of love.
Unfashionable Festivity
Christmas Tree HatsExtreme Christmas Tree Hats — Opportunity for companies to offer unique headwear options for festive occasions.
Artisically Portraying Riots
Emotive Photo Journalism Finds Beauty in Human EmotionEmotive Photojournalism — Opportunity for news organizations to explore storytelling through emotionally impactful images.
Theme Costumes for Architecture
The Harry Potter Halloween House and MoreOutdoor Halloween Decorations — Opportunity for innovative and creative decor ideas to transform front gardens into themed graveyards.
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.
Eye & Lip Sewing
Frankenstein Face ModExtreme Body Modifications — There is an opportunity for creating innovative techniques that can make the body modification experience safer and less risky.
Giant Mouth Street Art
The ‘Big Mouth Project' by D*FaceVisceral Appeal — Designing products with a visceral appeal that grab consumers' attention at a single glance can be beneficial for companies.
Fart Silencers
Gadgets to Help Mask Flatulence by Muting the SoundFlatulence Gadgets — Developing gadgets for masking sound and odor of flatulence presents a potential market for problem-solving products.
Flavored Cutlery
The Ham-Infused ForkFlavored Cutlery — Opportunity for creating innovative and unique dining experiences by infusing different flavors into cutlery.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
