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
Controversial Prank Call Paybacks
Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross SuspendedControversial Prank Call Culture — Exploring the rise of controversial prank call incidents and the impact they have on individuals and organizations.
Chocolate Billboards
Giant Cadbury BarInteractive Billboards — The new era of billboards includes interactive elements that engage and captivate audiences.
Muppet Burlesque
LA's Fozzy Filled Entertainment for Playful AdultsThemed Burlesque Shows — Themed burlesque shows offer consumers a unique and alternative entertainment experience, providing a periodic escape from daily life and appealing to stressed and overworked individuals.
Human Hamsters
Performance Artist Lives in a Cage, Eats Seeds, Chews PaperPerformance Art — There is an opportunity for performance artists to push boundaries and explore new forms of expression, such as living like a hamster in a human-sized cage.
Wheels Made Out of Potatoes
Environmentally Friendly Race CarEnvironmentally Friendly Products — Businesses have the opportunity to develop and market products that are eco-friendly and appeal to consumers' desire to lower their carbon footprint.
Star Wars Papercrafts
Giant C-3PO Model is Intricate and IntensePapercraft Kits — Opportunity for creating intricate and intense papercraft kits for hobbyists.
Social Networking For Goths
VampireFreaks.comPersonalized Niche Social Networking — The trend of creating social networking platforms catering to specific niche communities, such as goths, presents disruptive innovation opportunities to connect like-minded individuals and provide tailored features.
Fashion Delivery Service
Topshop ExpressInstant Fashion Delivery — There is an opportunity to create an on-demand, fast fashion delivery service that provides customers with curated outfit recommendations.
Satanic Body Mods
One Man's Transformation Into A DevilExtreme Body Modifications — Providing a space for artists, collectors, and enthusiasts to create and embrace extreme forms of body modifications.
Fake Electronics Made of Felt
Plush PortablesPlush Electronics — Creating plush versions of popular electronic gadgets provides a unique and playful twist on personal electronics.
Oral Fixation Photography
Marilyn Minter's Art Centers On the MouthSubtle Sensuality — Opportunity for creating more art and imagery that focuses on the subtly sensual parts of the human body.
Movie-Themed Matrioshkas
‘Star Wars' Nesting DollsMovie-themed Nesting Dolls — Creative merchandise combining popular movie franchises with traditional toys, appealing to fans and collectors alike.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
