Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 462,935 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,243 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,972 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,243 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,972 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,215 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 462,935 cutting edge ideas.

Dad-Decorated Sandwich Bags

This Amazing Dad Makes Sharpie Drawings on His Kids' Lunches

— April 25, 2013 — Lifestyle
This amazing dad makes sharpie drawings on his kids sandwich bags every day. Graphic designer David Laferriere has been decorating his kids sandwich bags with Sharpie drawings since 2008. David has been photographing each incredible creation and has posted over 1,100 of them on his Flickr page. This is the definition of a great parent, and the doodled sandwich bags would certainly make my day.

Some of his most popular creations include various monsters, Halloween and other holidays. Laferriere has also incorporated Doctor Who and even Picasso inspired drawings into these creative sandwich bags. All of these one-of -a-kind creations are done with Sharpies alone.

These simple acts of caring and kindness towards his children have spawned into a popular sensation across various platforms of social media.
Trend Themes
1. Customized Lunch Bags - Customized lunch bags have become popular and are transforming the way kids and adults carry their meals.
2. Personalized Parenting - Personalized parenting with creative and unique gestures has become a trending concept, further inspiring parents to come up with inventive ideas like Laferriere's to bond with their kids.
3. Sharpie Art - Sharpie art has become a trending form of artwork and an opportunity for artists to showcase their creativity.
Industry Implications
1. Packaging Industry - The packaging industry can use customized lunch bags as a selling point to attract customers looking for a unique way to carry their meals.
2. Stationery Industry - The stationery industry has an opportunity to market specialized art supplies like Sharpies, which are perfect for creating art on lunch bags.
3. Social Media Industry - Social media platforms can take advantage of the popularity of personalized parenting trend and launch targeted campaigns, creating content and sharing viral posts centered around the idea.
3.9
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness