http://www.trendhunter.com/ http://www.trendhunter.com/images/TrendHunterLogo160x40.gif http://www.trendhunter.com 160 40 urbandelice's Latest Trends en Copyright 2008 2008-07-07T00:40:01-05:00 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guerrilla-advertising-for-dexter-series-the-bloody-man ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Portugal took a new approach to TV show promotion with their guerrilla campaign for the second series of Dexter. Inspired by the blood theme of the series and murderous plot, the creatives had lots of… Marketing Strategy Print Ads Publicity Stunts Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guerrilla-advertising-for-dexter-series-the-bloody-man Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:32:59 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycling-design-eco-design-pieces-for-football-fans ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Europeans are the happiest football fans in the world this year. With the Euro 2008 championship ending (this Sunday we will know who is going to the the European champion), every single European that… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Furniture Design Lifestyle Trends Sports and Sports Equipment http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycling-design-eco-design-pieces-for-football-fans Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:00:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toys-for-adults-limited-edition-cult-designer-dolls ]]> (TrendHunter.com) London based designer Olivia Lee came with these great ideas for dolls that target design-passionate adults. The Limited Edition Designer Dolls represent three important figures in the design and architecture… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Icons and Leaders Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toys-for-adults-limited-edition-cult-designer-dolls Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:44:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-fun-first-eco-club-to-open-in-london ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Britain's first eco-friendly nightclub will open soon in King's Cross, proving being good to the environment can be a lot of fun! The party people will dance on a modified dance floor that, due to its… Environmental Trends Social Trends Activism and Awareness http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-fun-first-eco-club-to-open-in-london Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:05:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-ecofriendly-adopt-a-lobster-trap-in-maine ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Some time ago we were urged through some websites to adapt a vineyard or an olive oil from Italy. The initiative was going to support traditional initiatives and ecological agriculture, so endangered in… Lifestyle Trends Food Trends Social Trends Activism and Awareness http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-ecofriendly-adopt-a-lobster-trap-in-maine Sat, 21 Jun 2008 01:15:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoclothing-marksspencer-to-sell-carbon-neutral-underwear ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The green movement is moving slowly in the right direction. Marks & Spencer, the largest UK clothes producer, announced that it would be selling carbon neutral underwear. The pieces are produced in a… Environmental Trends Style and Fashion Trends Underwear and Swimwear Social Trends Activism and Awareness http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoclothing-marksspencer-to-sell-carbon-neutral-underwear Sat, 21 Jun 2008 01:15:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-architecture-innovation-rammed-earth-homes ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Innovations in architecture and construction materials are always welcomed because of the growing interest into going “green”. The rammed earth construction for buildings is incredibly old. It can… Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-architecture-innovation-rammed-earth-homes Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:10:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanrio-wants-to-kill-hello-kitty ]]> (TrendHunter.com) I don’t know what’s in the mind of the brand people at Sanrio. After the huge success that Hello Kitty had worldwide, they have launched new characters to take its place. The characters are called… Business Trends New Ventures and Start Ups Retail Trends Life Stages Toys and Stuff For Kids http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanrio-wants-to-kill-hello-kitty Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:05:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-legion-goes-into-wine-business ]]> (TrendHunter.com) When you think of French Legion, there is no clue that might connect this skilled army force to fine wine. But the military group took another approach and they may have done the right step. The grapes… Business Trends Market Trends Retail Trends Lifestyle Trends Drinking and Alcohol Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-legion-goes-into-wine-business Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:05:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snob-most-expensive-surfing-board ]]> (TrendHunter.com) I love extreme sports. I can’t go surfing in my own country as the waves are too small but if I could, I would definitely go. However, I would not have a board like the one designed by Kenny Scharf… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Luxury Trends Ultra Luxury Modern Art and Design Trends Modern Art Lifestyle Trends Sports and Sports Equipment http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snob-most-expensive-surfing-board Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:05:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebrity-pop-art ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Following the latest art trends, many artists are images of controversial young celebrities in their art pieces. They are not only style icons or gossip generators, they are also inspirational for modern… Celebrity News Modern Art and Design Trends Modern Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebrity-pop-art Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:19:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/successul-fashion-brands-line-extensions-tommy-hilfiger-tv ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Tommy TV is the new online television station launched by Tommy Hilfiger and Sony BMG. When I read first the news, I thought "Well, well, well, how much of a brand worshipper do you have to be in order… Marketing Strategy Branding Celebrity News Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Music Movies and Media Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/successul-fashion-brands-line-extensions-tommy-hilfiger-tv Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:37:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shockvertising-rspca-campaign-in-australia-gets-ugly ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The RSPCA in Australia launched a new ad with The Campaign Palace Sydney Agency, taking a new approach to connect with their audience emotionally. They portrayed abused humans in order to emphasize the… Marketing Strategy Lifestyle Trends Pet Supplies and Trends for Animals http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shockvertising-rspca-campaign-in-australia-gets-ugly Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:27:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-eco-cars-available-for-londoners ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The NICE concept for vehicles is based on a very simple algorithm: there is no internal combustion energy. It is a new hit in London as the vehicles provided work on electric engines. The cars are built… Auto and Motor Trends Environmental Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-eco-cars-available-for-londoners Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:22:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advertising-innovative-media-for-skin-cancer-prevention ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Down under, they've found an innovative way to raise awareness for skin cancer, as melanoma is quite a frequent cancer in countries as sunny as Australia. The Campaign Palace created special newspaper… Marketing Strategy http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advertising-innovative-media-for-skin-cancer-prevention Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:00:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garcons-hm ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Japanese design house Comme des Garcons is going to launch an affordable line at H&M;stores this Fall. Following the success of other designer collection for H&M;including Viktor & Rolf, Roberto Cavalli… Business Trends Market Trends Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garcons-hm Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:34:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brands-support-urban-art-new-pepsi-cans-art ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Last year, we saw Diet Coke launch limited edition "design" cans featuring art from top Irish artists. It was a great idea, and now Pepsi's on board with a similar promotion. Cary Lietzes of ARTCO is… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Graffiti and Counter Culture Art Market Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brands-support-urban-art-new-pepsi-cans-art Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:31:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architecture-future-frank-gehry-innovates-again ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Frank Gehry is an absolute genius when it comes to designing cutting edge architecture. Gehry has so been a huge influence on a lot of modern architectural masterpieces. Innovative is the word that comes… Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Design Trends Modern Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architecture-future-frank-gehry-innovates-again Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:48:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shocking-advertising-bmw-hates-dogs ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Earlier this week, a new BMW ad ran in British newspapers and it offered quite a shock to dog lovers. Why? Because the new BMW is not a canine lover, on the contrary. It contains a system that prevents… Auto and Motor Trends Marketing Strategy Lifestyle Trends Unique and Bizarre Pranks and Hoaxes http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shocking-advertising-bmw-hates-dogs Thu, 03 Apr 2008 12:57:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-in-our-hands-british-pounds-gets-a-new-face ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The British currency has been given a new face for its coins. The 26 year old graphic designer Matthew Dent drew his inspiration for the new coins from the Shield of the Royal Arms and he was the fortunate… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-in-our-hands-british-pounds-gets-a-new-face Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:37:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-design-trends-pillows-to-crave-for ]]> (TrendHunter.com) These pillows from Bonjour Mon Coussin, which means, "Hello, my dear pillow," in French, are the perfect home accessory if you have a sweet tooth. As long as you don't bite into them, they'll be the… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Home Trends Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-design-trends-pillows-to-crave-for Thu, 03 Apr 2008 08:06:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porn-goes-urban-supreme-skateboarding-decks ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Supreme skateboarding brand is following this year's trend in urban industry. How? They asked New York-based artist Marilyn Minter to create the design for three skate decks. Minter is recognized in… Modern Art and Design Trends Graffiti and Counter Culture Art Modern Art Naughty Trends Lifestyle Trends Sports and Sports Equipment http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porn-goes-urban-supreme-skateboarding-decks Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:37:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guido-crepax-furniture ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Comic books have become more and more influential for the 20th century art. Italian designer Giuseppe Canevese brings to light the most important works of Guido Crepax in the form of furniture which… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Furniture Design Modern Art Naughty Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guido-crepax-furniture Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:15:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-house-from-zen-architects ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Zen Architects from Australia took their clients wishes into consideration when they came out with this gorgeous eco-friendly house project. In addition to being a pleasure to the eye, the home uses green… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-house-from-zen-architects Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:30:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/london-goes-jenga-great-ideas-for-urban-design ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Sometimes living in London, beside the fog and the rain, should be a great thing. And if you were one of the walkers on the Thames River these days, you would get one more reason to be proud. Beside the… Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/london-goes-jenga-great-ideas-for-urban-design Sun, 23 Mar 2008 08:07:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/efficient-design-cmyk-lamps ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The whole idea of the new recycling and minimum waste design projects seduces me every time I see astonishing pieces of design. The CMYK lamps are made of acrylic sheets, laser cut. As producers use a… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/efficient-design-cmyk-lamps Sun, 23 Mar 2008 07:55:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trendy-and-responsible-footwear-converse-red-product-new-launch ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Last year, Trend Hunter profiled the failure of the Product (RED) charity, but brands are revisiting the concept in innovative new ways. The goal of the RED product campaign started last year was to bring… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Modern Art Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trendy-and-responsible-footwear-converse-red-product-new-launch Sun, 23 Mar 2008 07:30:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learn-to-make-own-stop-motion-origami-movie ]]> (TrendHunter.com) I'm an origami fan! Last year I saw a bar in Barcelona that had decorations made entirely of origami. I was so inspired, I'm already working on some design ideas based on origami, the Japanese paper folding… Modern Art and Design Trends DIY Modern Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learn-to-make-own-stop-motion-origami-movie Sat, 22 Mar 2008 16:22:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-gets-ready-for-2008-olympics-new-ad-campaign ]]> (TrendHunter.com) With the whole Olympic craziness this year, all brand supporting the Olympic Games are doing their best to create consumer campaigns relevant to the competition context. Adidas goes beyond that, focusing… Marketing Strategy Branding Commercials and Videos Lifestyle Trends Sports and Sports Equipment http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-gets-ready-for-2008-olympics-new-ad-campaign Sat, 22 Mar 2008 13:35:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-design-trends-milan-design-show-preview ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Every year Milan becomes the trendiest capital of design in the world. Every year the design show has a special theme. For this year, the theme of the show, "The surprising world of Moroso" is based… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-design-trends-milan-design-show-preview Sat, 22 Mar 2008 13:06:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-puffersphere-pufferfish ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Working in advertising for some of the world's big brands introduced me to the fantastic world of event organizing. Europe is the perfect place to find innovative ideas to promote brand launches and events.… Marketing Strategy Branding Commercials and Videos Pop Culture and Internet Trends Music Movies and Media Modern Art and Design Trends Live Arts http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-puffersphere-pufferfish Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:29:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-art-cutlery-chair ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Every 9 months many restaurant change their cutlery. Designer and artist Osian Batyka-Williams used this insight and created this piece of art that proves again than almost any garbage can be recycled… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Furniture Design Modern Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-art-cutlery-chair Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:09:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-space-21 ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Interactive art installations allow anybody to create their own artistic manifesto. Liquid Space 2.1 is an interactive space that uses a software and electronic systems to create a live response when… Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Modern Art Live Arts http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-space-21 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:15:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-solution-for-emergency-signage ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Emergency signs can be really important and life saving in extreme situations. But what can you do when the power turns off? A Dutch company, S. Lövenstein BV, found a solution by mixing floor materials… Technology Trends and Gadgets Environmental Trends Unique and Bizarre Unique Inventions http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-solution-for-emergency-signage Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:34:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-brands-whirpool-goes-green-with-new-kitchen-concept ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Whirlpool launched an eco friendly kitchen concept for the future. The concept behind is based on the energy circuit in the nature, applied on the kitchen appliances and furniture. The amount of resources… Technology Trends and Gadgets Environmental Trends Kitchen Gadgets http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-brands-whirpool-goes-green-with-new-kitchen-concept Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:35:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erotic-art-is-on-the-streets-addict-new-artist-t-shirt-series ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Cool brands are working more and launching products related to sex, whether it's perfume, t-shirts or boards. In this example, Addict launched an artist series with 3 XXX sketches to wear, made by Mode… Marketing Strategy Style and Fashion Trends Hip Fashion Trends Naughty Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erotic-art-is-on-the-streets-addict-new-artist-t-shirt-series Sun, 16 Mar 2008 16:01:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axe-hillary-clinton-spoof ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Axe is one of the most courageous and daring brands, always innovating when it comes to using consumer insights and new products. Their marketing campaign can be quite controversial and easily grab attention.… Marketing Strategy Pop Culture and Internet Trends Icons and Leaders Unique and Bizarre Bizarre Social Trends Political Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axe-hillary-clinton-spoof Sat, 15 Mar 2008 20:40:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/famous-photoshop-disasters ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Everybody knows that Photoshop is the miracle recipe for great looking stars. But what happens when the art director is over using the Photoshop wonders? It ruins everything! Stars get incredibly slimmer,… Technology Trends and Gadgets Digital Cameras and Photography Celebrity News Celebrity Products Pop Culture and Internet Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/famous-photoshop-disasters Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:14:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz-a-funny-font-movie ]]> (TrendHunter.com) You see fonts everywhere, from graffiti in the street to advertising press inserts or choco pack you were holding in your hand earlier. They are everywhere. Creating them is not that easy as you need to… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture Viral Humor and Comedy Modern Art and Design Trends Modern Art Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz-a-funny-font-movie Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:10:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-pencils-for-dessert ]]> (TrendHunter.com) If you are a chocolate addict, this is the ultimate dessert to crave for. The chocolate pencils come in different cocoa blends with variable intensity and you can create the right chocolate dose for the… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Food Trends Life and Hobbies Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-pencils-for-dessert Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:04:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-tuning-a-romanian-tradition-faces-a-new-dimension ]]> (TrendHunter.com) My friend Alex posted these three great examples of egg tuning on his blog. What was the insight for this project? For Easter in Romania, everybody embellishes boiled Easter eggs. In some regions, the… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Modern Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-tuning-a-romanian-tradition-faces-a-new-dimension Sat, 15 Mar 2008 15:12:00 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-crayons-by-heli-hietala ]]> (TrendHunter.com) If you're having headaches looking for the BIG idea, maybe you should try a different approach for your sketches. Designer Heli Hietala makes colored crayons in the shape of the human bodies all for the… Modern Art and Design Trends Modern Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-crayons-by-heli-hietala Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:56:01 -0400 http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beautiful-book-shelves-for-book-lovers ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Cool, functional, out of the box and, of course, environmental-friendly furniture is all we hear around us in terms of interior design. But does anybody think of just plain beautiful, state-of-the-art… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Furniture Design Home Trends Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beautiful-book-shelves-for-book-lovers Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:48:01 -0400