Howard Wu - Howard Wu resides in his native Victoria, BC, Canada. He is an entrepreneur, a recreational league athlete, and a certified chess master.
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Howard Wu's Latest Trends
Manofest (GALLERY)
One-stop Collection of Viral Publicity in Unique CategoriesAt Manofest.com, some shocking but funny picture collections are cleverly organized by unusual categories, somewhat reminiscent of David Letterman’s Top Ten lists. Just to name a few, these categories…
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10 Bizarre Barcode Variations (CLUSTER)
Innovations Worthy of a Universal Product CodeWhen retail commercial items become mainstream enough to earn a barcode—Universal Product Code (UPC) numbers—one can safely assume that these items have earned some degree of widespread popularity. Perhaps…
Published 600 Views
Triangular Foosball (VIDEO)
Human Foosball and Three-Way Foosball Mix It UpWhen I found a foreign (possibly Hunduran?) website featuring a 3-Team Foosball table, I thought it might be fun to find a YouTube video to see this product in action. To my surprise, I was out of luck,…
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Emotion Inducing Accessories (GALLERY)
The Happiness Hat Will Make You Smile or ElseThe Happiness Hat designed by Lauren McCarthy might not be the best selling piece of headwear on the market, and it definitely isn’t the most pleasant for the user. The comfortable looking Happiness Hat…
Published 545 Views
Compact Bicycle Suitcases
The Aerotech Evolution Offers Mobility and SecurityThe AeroTech Evolution, designed by Scicon Technical bags, is the most compact, yet secure bicycle case on the market. The protective, hard-shelled ABS casing with Velcro straps is moulded specifically…
Published 1,330 Views
Scarves With Pockets (GALLERY)
The Julian Scarf by Wintercheck Factory is Designed for Winter ConvenienceBy adding zippered pockets to an already comfortable scarf, Wintercheck Factory’s Julian scarves are great examples of the ever-popular combination of function and fashion. With such a simplistic idea,…
Published 1,183 Views
10 Pi-Loving Innovations (CLUSTER)
Creations Inspired by the Math and the Infamous 3.14Having seen the movie “Pi” and talking to a bunch of guys that are pretty enthusiastic about their mathematical knowledge, I thought I’d peruse Trend Hunter for some “Pi” related trends, as I can’t seem…
Published 791 Views
Burning Cities (GALLERY)
London and Rome Featured in Artistic FirescreensThese burning cityscapes were designed by Gabrio Ghezzi of GSpot Design. Featuring the cities of London and Rome, these steel artistic firescreens bring an artistic and cultured look to any living room.…
Published 716 Views
DIY Windshield Repair (VIDEO)
Do-it-yourself YouTube Hoax?I’ve never employed this technique to fix a windshield crack, but it does seem quite intriguing as a do-it-yourself (DIY) project. Unfortunately, judging by several YouTube video reactions, this mixture…
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Trash Can Design Auction
Danish Company VIPP's Charity Competition to Combat AIDSThe Danish company VIPP, innovators of the rubber foot lever on garbage cans, is celebrating their 70th Anniversary by hosting a charity auction in New York City. VIPP is working with design retailer…
Published 885 Views
Two-Ended Balloons
'Balloons for Lovers' is an Inflatable Activity for CouplesSome couples are easily amused and can make their own fun in any situation. Having said that, even the most bored of companions might be hard-pressed to find enjoyment in blowing into this two-holed balloon.…
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20 Innovative Vacuums (CLUSTER)
Powerful Appliances That Suck (But Don't Suck)Vacuum devices are nothing new to the average household, but like anything else, once an interesting twist is added, the normally mundane house cleaning chore becomes somewhat of a game! Whether these…
Published 801 Views
Inkless Filmless Cameras (GALLERY)
Matty Martin's Punch Camera Creates Artful ImagesThe Punch Camera, invented by Matty Martin, made an apperance at the recent Intel University Design Expo. The camera’s novel feature is that it can print a halftone “rasterized” image on any type of paper…
Published 1,685 Views
13 Unusual Marathons (CLUSTER)
From Obituary Marathons to Funny Running ApparelWhether these “marathons” are of the physical, mental, or silly variety, I can’t help but wonder where the most ideal balance of discipline, exercise, focus, and boredom might be. Obituary marathons on…
Published 769 Views
King of Pop Dress-Up (GALLERY)
Michael Jackson Costumes Are Hot for Halloween 2009As you might imagine, Michael Jackson costumes have been the most popular outfit request at Halloween stores all over North America due to the King of Pop’s recent passing. In a recent conversation with…
Published 4,008 Views
Drive-Through Bottle Shops
Liquor Store Convenience in AustraliaIn a recent vacation in Queensland, Australia, I noticed several drive-thru liquor stores, or “bottle shops” as they call them there. I had only seen this type of drive-through convenience at a liquor…
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Comparative Click Trackers
Paris-O-Meter Monitors Media Hits for Paris Hilton vs. Paris, FranceTim Schwartz, a former Assistant Curator of Digital Media at NYC’s Museum of the Moving Image, has invented a funny, but curious device that monitors the number of Internet search results and news stories…
Published 594 Views
Protective Livestock Painting
Farmers Paint the Word 'Cow' on Cattle to Thwart Careless HuntersWhen I heard the story that farmers were spray painting the word “cow” on their cattle to warn game hunters of mistakenly shooting cows instead of deer, I consulted my trusty search engine to find out…
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Eco-Friendly Unicycles (VIDEO)
The EniCycle Recharges While Cycling DownhillWhen it comes to electric vehicles, lightweight cars, scooters and bikes can be further streamlined into a more compact unicycle: Meet the EniCycle. The EniCycle unicycle, as pictured here, is apparently…
Published 1,932 Views
Magical Disaster (VIDEO)
YouTube Magic Gone WrongMagic shows are always entertaining, whether you're a viewer who likes to figure out the magician's secrets, or one who simply prefers to sit back and marvel at the talent. In this disastrous video though,…
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10 Cactus Inspired Innovations (CLUSTER)
Prickly Ideas that StickWhether one associates a cactus’s symbolism with pain, the desert, a tequila hangover, or otherwise, the innovations listed here are simple ways to exploit the cactus’s image. Architecture, furniture,…
Published 1,269 Views
2 Handed Speed Drawing (VIDEO)
Simultaneous Double Fisted Sketches at ThePortraitArtThePortraitArt brings together several impressive artistic feats in this featured youtube video. Imagine the following: 1. Drawing a portrait 2. Drawing a GOOD portrait 3. Drawing two good portraits…
Published 751 Views
10 'Jackass' Innovations (CLUSTER)
From Viral Boob-Punching to Personal Ads for PenguinsThe popularity of MTV’s hilarious, dangerous and unbelievably stupid 'Jackass' franchise has led to an even more extreme following. The adoption of the ‘Jackass’ brand name has appeared in penguin personal…
Published 3,519 Views
Illuminated Urban Bikes (GALLERY)
The Teague Pulse Concept Makes Your Ride GlowThe “Pulse” is a new urban concept bicycle designed by Teague for the most safety and comfort conscious commuter. The main features of the Pulse are: 1. A fluorescent illuminated frame, for greater night…
Published 3,652 Views
Auto Futility (VIDEO)
Celebrating Terrible Parking Jobs Through Hilarious Photos and VideoCelebrating bad parking skills, or human futility in general, has become quite a popular and long lasting trend, which can provide hours of entertainment. The photos here are pretty good examples, but…
Published 11,397 Views
Vertical Garages
The Space-Saving TAL-Vertipark Makes Parking EconomicalThe TAL-Vertipark, designed by TAL Manufacturing in India, is an innovative parking garage where cars and other vehicles park on multiple “floors” so as to only occupy the ground space of about three vehicles.…
Published 1,618 Views
Money Baths
Dissolvable Bandai Bills Turn Your Tub into a Rich Bubble BathAs a silly novelty for the upper class (or those wishing to play make believe), these “Bandai Bubble Money” bubble bath sheets share the likeness of the 10,000 Japanese yen, which is the equivalent of…
Published 1,149 Views
Makeshift Prison Escape Tools (GALLERY)
Should Inmates Have Access to the Workshop?German photographer Marc Steinmetz has captured a series of innovative prison escape instruments that were designed by some creative inmates who had access to the an in-house workshop. Among others, these…
Published 2,360 Views
10 Muppet Innovations (CLUSTER)
From Naughty Miss Piggy to Lady Gaga's Kermit JacketI don’t know what Jim Henson’s take is on the maturing of his Muppets, but these timeless characters seem to have grown up with more mature personalities. Characters such as Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy,…
Published 4,554 Views
Celeb Sport Competitons (GALLERY)
NBA Icon takes on Professional Athletes on “Shaq Vs.”Shaquille O’Neal, the one-man circus, also regarded as a basketball star, actor and musician, is ready to take on his new reality TV show. “Shaq Vs.” is set to air on ABC in August 2009 where Shaq will…
Published 891 Views
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 Stylish Subcompact CarThis care was apparently designed for Antonella--an imaginary character, created by Ford as the target customer. NO JOKE! http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/19/automobiles/19design.html?_r=2&8dpc; Comment by Howard Wu |
 Self ViolatingThis is some good publicity! Could you hire me for $0.00, and agree to an out of court settlement for this violation? I'd love to add "lawyer" or at least "legal negotiator" to my resume! Comment by Howard Wu |
 Danger FoodsCool Video! Just 1 question... How did the artist manage to smuggle scissors on the plane? Comment by Howard Wu |
 Freaky Facettoo FailsI'd buy this poster! Comment by Howard Wu |
 Morbid Retro RevivalsI remember when these were traded like hockey cards! Comment by Howard Wu |
 Pointless PatentsPriceless! Comment by Howard Wu |
 Forever FurnitureThis is a pretty good guarantee! I wonder how many people will try to return a defective item if it breaks down after 299 years? Comment by Howard Wu |
 Folding Backpack BikesThis brand does seem to be an improvement over this one http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backpack-bike-transforer-bicycle It actually seems more like a scooter design though Comment by Howard Wu |
 Top 10 Publicity StuntsBest episode yet! Comment by Howard Wu |
 Gum-Flavored Hot DogsDo you think a vegetarian would consider this "I can't believe it's not real meat"? Comment by Howard Wu |
 Internal Organ PlushiesCheck out the iheartguts website! Ironically, the Uterus toy got recalled because the ovaries were a choking hazard! NO JOKE! Comment by Howard Wu |
 Recycled Steel Wine Bottle HoldersCheck out other steel wine caddies at http://www.metalimagination.com/winecaddies.html These were featured at the New York International Gift Fair! Comment by Howard Wu |
 Regional Gift ConventionsI heard the Toronto show was really good and busy (some of my co-workers were set up there too). Somehow, I don't thing Stephen Harper gear is going to catch on anywhere! Comment by Howard Wu |
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