http://www.trendhunter.com/ http://www.trendhunter.com/images/TrendHunterLogo120x30.gif http://www.trendhunter.com/ 120 30 HappyHotelier's Latest Trends en Copyright 2009 2009-11-28T23:20:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bram-geenen ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Gaudi inspired Dutch designer Bram Geenen, an alum of the industrial design faculty of Eindhoven Technical University for this seating design. Bram Geenen named it the Gaudi Stool, but I do believe that… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Furniture Design Home Trends Modern Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bram-geenen 2009-08-23T22:19:50Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chez-banc-damore ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Chez Banc d’Amore Naked Lounge Chair is designed by Russell Grigg out of a single sheet of aircraft-grade acrylic. The chair is meant for either indoor or outdoor use, and comes in both clear and opaque… Life Stages Toys and Stuff For Kids Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Furniture Design Naughty Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chez-banc-damore 2009-08-23T11:30:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luzinterruptus ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Recently Luzinterruptus.com, a Madrid-based collective specializing in guerrilla interventionsm, drew attention to public urinating. By installing “Public Toilets” in places they chose with their noses,… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Viral Humor and Comedy Modern Art and Design Trends Graffiti and Counter Culture Art Social Trends Activism and Awareness http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luzinterruptus 2009-08-23T10:10:02Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joep-van-lieshout-slaughterhouse ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Joep van Lieshout of Atelier Van Lieshout (AVL) is at it again. Recently he sold work to Brat Pitt at Art Basel. Now he is exhibiting in The Hague. This summer, Stroom organized a shocking exhibition… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Viral Humor and Comedy Modern Art and Design Trends Kitchen Gadgets Lifestyle Trends Food Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joep-van-lieshout-slaughterhouse 2009-07-19T16:19:54Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tukaani-by-lincoln-kayiwa-chopsticks-for-the-clumsy ]]> (TrendHunter.com) It looks like a diaper pin or a hair pin, but it isn’t. Helsinki, Finland, based designer Lincoln Kayiwa was inspired by the toucan bird when he designed the sterling silver Tukaani, a connected set of… Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Kitchen Gadgets http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tukaani-by-lincoln-kayiwa-chopsticks-for-the-clumsy 2009-07-13T14:20:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-fail-whaletattoo-how-bizarre-the-twitter-mania-can-get ]]> (TrendHunter.com) On February 23, an online marketing organization, MGH Word of Mouth, got involved in the debate whether @visitchicago or @travelportland would become the first to get 3,000 Twitter Followers. At that moment,… Marketing Strategy Publicity Stunts Pop Culture and Internet Trends Viral Humor and Comedy Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends Travel Hot Spots http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twitter-fail-whaletattoo-how-bizarre-the-twitter-mania-can-get 2009-03-04T14:19:56Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sewing-furniture-the-sewn-chair-by-philippo-ghezani ]]> (TrendHunter.com) At first glance you might say this is a look alike of their Cut Chair or Sliced Sofa; however, the Sewn Chair is a new design from The Home Key, an Italian luxury furniture factory. Its designer is Philippo… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Furniture Design Home Trends Modern Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sewing-furniture-the-sewn-chair-by-philippo-ghezani 2009-01-07T01:59:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/dutch-design-trends-fascinating ]]> (TrendHunter.com) I’m fascinated with Dutch design; not only because I’m a Dutchman, but mainly because Dutch design has a reach that exceeds far beyond the relative importance of the Netherlands, which has roughly only… Clusters and Top Lists http://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/dutch-design-trends-fascinating 2009-01-07T00:39:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-for-the-homeless-faux-cardboard-or-clochard-duvet-covers ]]> (TrendHunter.com) We have seen myriads of faux trends for accessories and home furnishing: faux-wood, faux-leather or faux-fur, you name it. Dutch copywriter Peggy van Neer has not only created a great bed linen design,… Environmental Trends Luxury Trends Lifestyle Trends Life and Hobbies Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-for-the-homeless-faux-cardboard-or-clochard-duvet-covers 2009-01-06T05:40:02Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wingsuit-base-jumping-man-do-really-fly-like-an-eagle ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The acronym “BASE” was coined by filmmaker Carl Boenish, who filmed the first BASE jumps (from El Capitan, in Yosemite National Park) in 1978, and actually died some years later while BASE jumping. They… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Viral Videos Lifestyle Trends Sports and Sports Equipment Global Trends and Hip Travel Bizarre Global Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wingsuit-base-jumping-man-do-really-fly-like-an-eagle 2009-01-05T02:19:51Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benchvertizing-have-a-break-have-a-seat-on-a-kitkat ]]> (TrendHunter.com) I have to confess: I am a daily Kitkat addict: I buy them wholesale. Now I have to have this bench to take a break on, a Tasty Seat for a Candy Treat. Hilarious. This public space ad is excellently in… Marketing Strategy Branding Commercials and Videos Lifestyle Trends Food Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benchvertizing-have-a-break-have-a-seat-on-a-kitkat 2009-01-01T12:59:59Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geruilla-wakeboarding-in-venice ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Whoever says the Wiener (inhabitants of Vienna) are not “hip” is wrong. Today Vienna Online reported about a Dutchman, Duncan Zuur, surfing in San Marco Square in Venice. Year after year, Zuur had traveled… Technology Trends and Gadgets Pop Culture and Internet Trends Lifestyle Trends Sports and Sports Equipment Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geruilla-wakeboarding-in-venice 2008-12-04T00:19:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-art-how-to-sustainably-preserve-your-car-wreck-as-a-guerrilla-market ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Recently I was touring the Greek Isle of Kos on a scooter and came by two shops in a little city outside the city of Kos. They are on opposite sides of the street some 50 yards apart. First I didn’t spot… Marketing Strategy Publicity Stunts Environmental Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Graffiti and Counter Culture Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-art-how-to-sustainably-preserve-your-car-wreck-as-a-guerrilla-market 2008-09-26T03:00:03Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naughty-furniture-4-lady-legs-chair ]]> (TrendHunter.com) After Rotterdam-based Dutch designer Mario Philippona created his three-legged sexy table, he got many requests for an accompanying chair. That inspired him to create a his 4Legs Chair for a perfect ensemble… Modern Art and Design Trends Furniture Design Naughty Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naughty-furniture-4-lady-legs-chair 2008-08-30T03:40:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marcel-wanders-sexy-happy-hour ]]> (TrendHunter.com) No, the first photo is not upside down or on its side. It is the work of Marcel Wanders. Here he is featured in a play of his own (design). Together with a lovely female model, some sparkling Veuve Clicquot… Technology Trends and Gadgets Digital Cameras and Photography Naughty Trends Lifestyle Trends Drinking and Alcohol Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marcel-wanders-sexy-happy-hour 2008-08-27T15:20:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldin-chair-picks-your-pocket ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Pick Chair is a cleverly designed folding chair that flattens on your wall when unused and stored. It is designed by Israel born and NYC-based Dror Beshetrit of Studio Dror and produced by Italian… Modern Art and Design Trends Furniture Design http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldin-chair-picks-your-pocket 2008-08-19T22:40:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furniture-a-stool-for-a-mans-jewels ]]> (TrendHunter.com) This stool, carved entirely out of wood, designed so a man can put his jewels to a comfy rest. I’m kind of sad I can only find one photo without further details of this exceptional design. Between all… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Viral Humor and Comedy Modern Art and Design Trends Furniture Design Naughty Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furniture-a-stool-for-a-mans-jewels 2008-08-19T17:40:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stool-a-champagne-cork-capsule ]]> (TrendHunter.com) If A Man wants to seat the lady who wears jewels stylishly, he should consider a champagne cork capsule stool. US based designer James Herman, who was fiddling around with a champagne cork at one of his… Marketing Strategy Branding Modern Art and Design Trends Furniture Design Lifestyle Trends Drinking and Alcohol Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stool-a-champagne-cork-capsule 2008-08-19T14:00:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pod-hotel-review-ulitmate-german-designer-pod-hotel-motel-one-wrongly-named ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Recently, on recommendation of a friend, we stayed three nights in the Motel One Munich City Ost. It is important to mention the ”City Ost” part in its name, as currently Munich has three and soon will… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Hip Hotels and Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pod-hotel-review-ulitmate-german-designer-pod-hotel-motel-one-wrongly-named 2008-08-14T22:40:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-yachts-philippe-starck-designed-destroyer-like-a ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Apparently super yacht “A”, named after billionaire owner Andrey Melnichenko’s wife Alexandra, has been delivered. According to a Times Online article, it sneaked to Norway to take three Monet Paintings… Celebrity News Celebrity Products Luxury Trends Ultra Luxury Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-yachts-philippe-starck-designed-destroyer-like-a 2008-07-18T14:00:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-top-by-public-never-lose-your-luggage-again ]]> (TrendHunter.com) When you are groggily waiting for your checked luggage to appear at the airport after a long flight, there's a chance it could pass by you three times on the luggage carousel before you notice. At least… Technology Trends and Gadgets Cool Gadgets and Gifts Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Graffiti and Counter Culture Art http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-top-by-public-never-lose-your-luggage-again 2008-07-10T14:40:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-meets-medical-treatment-sheep-dialys ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Revital Cohen is a second year student at the London Royal College of Art. She is fascinated by the inhumane effect dialysis machines have on patients with defunct kidneys. In a presentation of her work… Technology Trends and Gadgets Modern Art and Design Trends Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-meets-medical-treatment-sheep-dialys 2008-07-01T22:00:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pod-hotel-review-citizen-m-amsterdam-airport-schiphol-open ]]> (TrendHunter.com) I announced the Citizen M Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, a new pod hotel concept in September last year. With a bunch of journalists and fellow bloggers, I was invited to their launch party on Tuesday June… Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Global Trends and Hip Travel Hip Hotels and Reviews Special Features Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pod-hotel-review-citizen-m-amsterdam-airport-schiphol-open 2008-06-27T02:30:02Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stop-consuming-your-body-anti-smoking-campaign ]]> (TrendHunter.com) I am a heavy smoker, but must admit that this new campaign of the Brazilian Anti Smoke Association Ads tagged “Stop Consuming Your Body” makes me think. The lungs are made of cigarettes and some of… Marketing Strategy Print Ads Lifestyle Trends Health and Fitness Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stop-consuming-your-body-anti-smoking-campaign 2008-06-27T02:03:57Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dutch-2008-ek-football-soccer-killer-t-shirt ]]> (TrendHunter.com) I'll explain why this is a Killer T-Shirt. Think: Submission, a video made by former Dutch member of Parliament Ayaan Hirsi Ali together with Theo Van Gogh. Van Gogh got killed by a Dutch animal activist… Marketing Strategy Branding Publicity Stunts Lifestyle Trends Sports and Sports Equipment Social Trends Religious Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dutch-2008-ek-football-soccer-killer-t-shirt 2008-06-09T03:00:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/do-you-woopra-you-should ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Woopra is the blog stats program reinvented! If you are a serious Blogger like I consider myself to be, looking at your stats from time to time is important to you. I am not such a statistics lover… Business Trends New Ventures and Start Ups Pop Culture and Internet Trends Cool Websites and Internet Culture http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/do-you-woopra-you-should 2008-06-07T02:00:01Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/update-single-room-hotel-between-billboards-etienne-boulanger-pod-hotel-in ]]> (TrendHunter.com) When I wrote about the now closed Berlin one-room billboard hotel in December 2007, I considered it more of an art project or experiment than a place people would actually sleep. In March 2008, however,… Marketing Strategy Billboards and Out of Home Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Global Trends and Hip Travel Hip Hotels and Reviews Unique and Bizarre Bizarre Special Features Reviews http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/update-single-room-hotel-between-billboards-etienne-boulanger-pod-hotel-in 2008-06-06T03:05:02Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumigram-goes-sexy-light-up-your-boobies ]]> (TrendHunter.com) After creating illuminated Clubwear, Bags, Tablecloth, Tops, and Heart Cushions the French company Lumigram finally took the next step and went sexy with Illuminated Bras and Shawls. It was only a matter… Technology Trends and Gadgets http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumigram-goes-sexy-light-up-your-boobies 2008-04-02T00:02:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensory-deprivation-skull-chair-by-atelier-van-lieshout ]]> (TrendHunter.com) Dutch Atelier Van Lieshout has their Sensory Deprivation Skull on display at Carpenters Workshop Gallery, a new Gallery in Mayfair, London, designated to furniture. A chair you can sit in with the doors… Pop Culture and Internet Trends Modern Art and Design Trends Design Trends Furniture Design Modern Art Live Arts Unique and Bizarre Bizarre http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensory-deprivation-skull-chair-by-atelier-van-lieshout 2008-03-23T11:06:00Z http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reversible-bikini-lounger-by-wiel-arets-for-gutzz ]]> (TrendHunter.com) The Reversible Bikini Lounger is designed by Dutch architect Wiel Arets for Gutzz. The idea came from young ladies sunbathing in Aret's garden with a towel draped over a large stone. Apparently this is… Modern Art and Design Trends Architecture Home Trends Live Arts Lifestyle Trends http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reversible-bikini-lounger-by-wiel-arets-for-gutzz 2008-03-03T16:11:01Z